KBFD has a new channel number on Spectrum formerly Oceanic Cable on Channel 2 and 1002HD. Oahu residents have seen KBFD on 4, 82 and 1004 in the past and Neighbor Island viewers have seen KBFD on 82. As of April 12 at 3 p.m., KBFD started statewide coverage in HD on Spectrum Channel 2 and 1002HD. Those who have Hawaiian Telcom will see KBFD on 12 and 1012HD.
The new channel location will bring new viewers to KBFD and bring consistency throughout the state of Hawaii. KBFD has been serving Hawaii since March 24, 1986, as a pioneer in Korean broadcasting in the U.S. English subtitling of our dramas and popular shows along with K-pop has crossed cultural barriers and now a main stream station in Hawaii.
Weekly Update
‘The Good Witch’
Episodes 17 &18;
19 &20
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Sun-hee sees Woo-jin’s good sides and decides to pick him as her brother-in-law. Her task is to protect him from all other women until her sister Do-hee wakes up. She puts her foot forward to rise above her current crisis.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Sun-hee, posing as her sister Do-hee, realizes her ways were wrong. She decides to be more aggressive like Do-hee. Tae-yang is confused over the note that says Sun-hee has a sister. Shock engulfs the one who learns of Sun-hee’s double life.
‘Should We Kiss First?’
Episodes 29 &30 (Monday); Episodes 31 &32 (Tuesday)
Monday 7:45 p.m.: Soon-jin and Moo-han learn to lie, and get deceived willingly for each other. They become more truthful and open up to each other. Everything has been revealed, with nothing more to hide. Their love is tough, as their time together ticks away with the end near.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: After realizing how deeply they care for each other, they make the painful decision to part ways. Only to realize how devastatingly painful it is to be apart. Soo-jin meets Moo-han’s ex-wife and finds out he’s requested for a death with dignity. A path to a perfect life seems out of reach for them.
‘Switch’
Episodes 7 &8 (Wednesday); Episodes 9 &10 (Thursday)
Wednesday 7:45 p.m.: Prosecutors try to expose that Prosecutor Baek is an imposter. The real Baek Joon Soo is back. Do Chan learns of an illegal drug delivery. They search all diplomats entering the country. The collaboration of a prosecutor and a conman begins.
Thursday 7:45 p.m.: Do Chan and Ha Ra find illegal drugs in the President’s procession. They are dispirited by the chief prosecutor’s interference. Do Chan and the Switch team use an ingenious con to get close to the Bear. Choi states that he was under the President’s order.
‘Money Flower’
Episodes 19 &20
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Pil Joo has a coming out with his grandfather, Chairman Jang. Pil Joo and the Chairman do a DNA test. Pil Joo’s revenge takes shape. Mo Hyun asks for a divorce, and a large sum in alimony. Mo Hyun says farewell to Pil Joo, and asks to leave together. Boo Cheon feels threatened by Pil Joo, and tries to send him abroad.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Chairman Jang is called in for investigation. Pil Joo negotiates with Chairman Jang, using dropping of charges as a bargaining chip. The chairman lets it known that an out-of-wedlock child has no place in his family. Chairman learns the truth about Boo Cheon’s birth.
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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.
