K-pop idol group from the ’90s H.O.T. will be holding their first concert since they split up in 2001. The concert will be in Korea in October at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul.
The group debuted in 1996 with many hits as all their five albums had sold a million copies each. H.O.T. or High Five Of Teenagers consisted of Moon Hee-joon, Kangta, Lee Jae-woon, Tony An and Jang Woo-hyuk. They were the pioneers of Hallyu, the Korean wave of K-pop with international status. H.O.T. held a performance in Hawaii at the Waikiki Sheraton in the late ’90s. The belonged to the SM Entertainment group. The groups most notable songs are: “Candy,” “We Are the Future,” “I Yah!,” “A Song For Lady,” “Get It Up!,” “Age of Peace,” “Descent of Warriors,” and “Wolf &Sheep.”
Weekly Update
‘Let Me Introduce Her’
Episodes 9 &10; 11 &12 (Sun)
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Eun Han and Kang Woo try their best to find out the truth about Anchor Kang Chan Ki and his wife. After observing Eun Han’s behavior and her wrist, Soo Jin looks into Shin Hyun Seo. Eun Han on the other hand, ignores Soo Jin’s questions. Eun Han’s memory start to come back after seeing a pen on Chan Ki’s ear.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Eun Han barely escapes Detective Kim’s pursuit. Kang Woo tells Eun Han’s family he performed the surgery on Eun Han, revealing her true identity. Eun Han heads to Musin Station to return an item, while Soo Jin informs Detective Kim of her whereabouts, in order to get rid of her.
‘Still 17’
Episodes 7 &8 (Mon); Episodes 9 &10 (Tues)
Monday 7:45 p.m.: Seo Ri reminds Woo Jin of the accident 13 years ago, that he tried so hard to forget. He decides to move live elsewhere for a month to avoid living with Seo Ri, but she soon finds out she is the reason he is leaving home.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Over various events and incidents, Woo Jin and Seo Ri become closer. Woo Jin has found his smile again thanks to Seo Ri. Then one day, Woo Jin sees Seo Ri looking up at the sky as she did 13 years ago, bringing back painful memories from the past.
‘Your Honor’
Episodes 7 &8 (Wed); Episodes 9 &10 (Thur)
Wednesday 7:45 p.m.: If Kang Ho sticks it out for a month, he could find himself a million dollars richer. He plans to survive the month, hit big, and leave. Kang Ho is set to become the star judge. But his plan is in precarious state as his enemies appear again, creating difficulties he must overcome.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Kang Ho becomes the star judge after he hands down a case, out of spite. So Eun is moved by his non-conventional tactics. They seem to get closer, only to face distance again over a case.
‘Rich Son’
Episodes 53 &54 (Fri); Episodes 55 &56 (Sat)
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Hyo Dong runs into the loan sharks and they start to follow him. Gwang Jae works diligently in manual labor to pay off the debt. Hyun Sook and the family find out Myung Ha has been seeing Mong Mong. Hyun Sook is devastated by all that’s been happening at the house.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Myung Ha is dragged home. He tells the family how he feels about Mong Mong. Hyun Sook discovers Mong Mong, passed out at the rooftop house. Gwang Jae starts paying back his father’s debt. A Chinese man comes looking for Myung Ha at Gwang Jae’s construction site.
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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.
