KFEST, a Korean pop-up event, will be happening April 22, at the Pomaikai Ballroom from 11 a.m. Korean food, dancing, Ramen eating contest and special performances are scheduled to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii. Nicki Lee and Stephanie Fujita are putting the event together through Kidz For A Cause, a local nonprofit founded by Nicki Lee.
Everyone in attendance are automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Korea. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information please go to kfesthawaii.com or call (808) 388-7895.
“K-pop is hugely popular in Hawaii, so we came up with KFEST as a fun way to help the families of the Ronald McDonald House,” says co-organizer Nicki Lee. “We want everyone to know that with all the great music and dancing and food and shopping and everything else, it’s perfect for families and people of all ages who want to have fun and support a great cause.”
KBFD TV is the presenting sponsor of KFEST.
Weekly update
‘The Good Witch’
Episodes 9 &10, 11 &12
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Unexplained and unexpected accidents keep happening to Sun-hee, who’s living a double-life as her twin sister Do-hee. Woo-jin tells Sun-hee to move out of the share house. Tae-yang’s attraction for Sun-hee grows as he spends more time with her.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Remembering Do-hee’s note, Sun-hee tells Woo-jin she’s attracted to him, for Do-hee’s sake. Woo-jin is confused at hearing her confession. Sun-hee tries to resolve her twin’s problems head on. Someone’s suspicion about Sun-hee’s behavior puts her double-life in jeopardy.
‘Should We Kiss First?’
Episodes 21 &22 (Mon); Episodes 23 &24 (Tues)
Monday 7:45 p.m.: Soon-jin and Moo-han’s hearts have opened up to each other. Love has found a nest. Moo-han, believing he shouldn’t love anyone, tries to push Soon-jin away. But he wavers at Soon-jin’s warmth. A love that is terminal, with an expiration date, makes their love ever so precious.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Soon-jin is confused at finding out Moo-han’s shocking predicament. They are left with a devastating fate and love for each other that can’t be altered. As their time together nears an end, they make an unconventional decision, but one that follows their hearts. They decide to get married and spend their remaining days as happily as possible.
‘Return’
Episodes 33 &34 – FINAL (Wed)
Wednesday 7:45 p.m.: The four princes grab at their last straw, as the truth is about to get exposed. Their doom is imminent. Joon-hee works with Dokgo Young to expose their crime. Ja-hye reveals everything in a live broadcast on her TV show, Return.
‘Switch’
Episodes 1 &2 (Thur)
Thursday 7:45 p.m.: A story of a brilliant swindler turned prosecutor, who solves crimes using legal and street smarts. Small-time con artists are in prison, but big scale con artists are at the penthouses. Con artist, Sa Do-chan, and his cronies set out to get the big fish who live in penthouses.
‘Money Flower’
Episodes 15 &16
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Cheong A face a crisis with the opposition party coming into power. Seong Man faces arrest by prosecutors. Mal Ran learns Pil Joo was behind the scenes when she met Boo Cheon and also discovers a photo of her young self. Pil Joo remains unconscious. Cheong A Biotec makes advances in their drug research.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Pil Joo ‘s true identity is known to Boo Cheon. Seong Man holds out his hand to Seo Won. He prods her for coming out with her son. A mysterious necklace links Chairman Jang and Pil Joo . Mo Hyun and Pil Joo face each other as Mo Hyun and Eun Cheon, when Pil Joo reveals his true self.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. This column offers synopses of the dramas playing throughout Hawaii. Chung can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
