This year’s most successful drama, “Descendants of the Sun,” will air on KBFD in high definition on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 p.m. The first episode started this past Thursday at 10 p.m. This drama was a major hit in
This year’s most successful drama, “Descendants of the Sun,” will air on KBFD in high definition on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 p.m. The first episode started this past Thursday at 10 p.m. This drama was a major hit in Asia as well, resulting from the male star Joong Ki Song, one of the most popular actors in China. The drama was exported to 32 countries and has won numerous awards. The ratings in Korea was stellar, averaging 26 to 30 percent, depending on which rating service. The love story revolves around the lives of a soldier (Joong Ki Song) and a doctor (Hye-kyo Song). Special episodes are also scheduled to air at the end of the series.
Weekly updates:
“She Was Pretty”
Episodes 13 & 14
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Sung-joon runs into Ha-ri while dropping off Hye-jin. Ha-ri apologizes for deceiving him. Hye-jin worries for Sung-joon who’s under pressure to bring the magazine to the top in the industry.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Han-sul agonizes over the fact that Joon-woo isn’t the heir to the company and tells him she needs to re-evaluate their relationship. Shin-hyuk takes Hye-jin to an amusement park saying it’s a special day. Hye-jin tries her best to support Sung-joon as he tries to bring Most back to the top.
“Scarlet Heart”
Episodes 9 & 10
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: For serving the kingdom greatly, King Taejo grants Wang So a wish. Wang So asks for Hae Soo and she becomes his palace maiden. Wang So, Wang Yo, and Wang Jung share a meal with Queen Yoo. Queen Yoo asks Wang So to eliminate Jung Yoon.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Wang So takes Hae Soo from the palace and escapes to the beach. Wang So professes his feelings for Hae Soo there. Meanwhile, Wang Wook decides to marry Hae Soo and proposes to her, but she hesitates in answering him.
“Don’t Dare To Dream”
Episodes 13 & 14
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Na-ri finds out Hwa-shin’s feelings for her, but pretends to be unaware. She prepares a birthday celebration for Jung-won, but she’s aware of Hwa-shin while congratulating Jung-won. Na-ri is to apply for an announcer opening, but she’s about to lose it before it even starts.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Hwa-shin turns back the helicopter, so Na-ri can make it to the camera test. No longer able to hide his feelings for Na-ri, he professes his love for her. He tells her it can just be one-sided love on his part.
“Second To Last Love”
Episode 18 & 19
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Sang-shik is dumbfounded at the study abroad scam that Sang-hui fell for. Min-joo decides to help the anxious Sang-hui out. Meanwhile, Ye-ji pursues her dreams of being a singer and attends a training camp without Sang-shik’s approval.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Shin Seok-gi hurriedly prepares to use Sang-shik as a scapegoat, while Sang-shik is unconscious due to the hotel accident. After regaining consciousness and through this accident, Sang-shik realizes how precious time is, and prepares to propose to Min-joo.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV. Chung can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
