K-pop groups BlackPink and BTS had a busy week in the U.S. K-pop idol group BlackPink was live on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last Monday, performing at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.
This marks their debut on American television with their hit song, “Dhu-du Ddu-du.” The following day, the group appeared on “Good Morning America.” BlackPink is scheduled for concert in Los Angeles and Chicago in April. Meanwhile, boy group sensation BTS has made their appearance at the Grammy Awards for the first time last week. Although they were nominated, they didn’t walk away with an award this year.
Weekly Update
‘Fates &Furies’
Episodes 33 and 34; 35 and 36 (Sun.)
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Two years later and In Joon is released from prison. In Joon pledges to take revenge on the Tae family, while giving cold shoulder to He Ra. He receives a call that bolsters up his determination for revenge.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: In Joon is appalled to face the truth of it all. In Joon’s mother forsakes even her daughter, Jung Min, to solidify Jung Ho’s future. He Ra takes this opportunity to bring down Jung Ho and his mother.
‘My Strange Hero’
Episodes 25 and 26 (Mon.); 27 and 28 (Tues.)
Monday 7:45 p.m.: Soo Jeong decides to become the whistleblower to expose Sulsong High School’s corruption. Bok Su can’t help, but worry over her decision. Se Ho aggressively pursues his mother’s position as the running chairman of Sulsong. An event revives the nightmare from 9 years ago.
Tuesday 7:45 p.m.: As a result of someone’s plotting, Sulsong High’s scandal faces another phase. The public opinion turns against Bok Su. To cheer up Bok Su, Soo Jeong plans a date. Bok Su and Soo Jeong plan to begin a new chapter in their relationship together.
‘The Last Empress’
Episodes 41 and 42 (Wed.); 43 and 44 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: With Sunny’s support, Lee Hyuk begins to change. Sunny and Lee Yoon seek out the truth about Empress So Hyun’s demise. They hold out their hands to Yu Ra, who knows the real identity of Wang Shik, to strike the Queen Dowager.
Thursday 7:45 p.m: There’s another truth hidden behind the death of Empress So Hyun. Sunny is put through an obstacle of events to find the culprit. The Queen Dowager sets a trap that makes Sunnny lose the culprit. The battle over the witness, Kang Joo Seung, ensues. The nightmare of 7 years ago continues on.
‘Healing Love’
Episodes 21 and 22 (Fri.); Episodes 23 and 24 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Song Joo finds out that Chi Woo is not Sam Sook’s real daughter. Jun Seung’s mother pushes Eun Joo to register the baby to the Yang family. Jun Seung blames Eun Joo for ruining his chance to marry Yi Yoo. Song Joo is reminded of the past and pledges never to return to that place. Joo Ah causes a big headache for the family. Wan Seung is visited by a girlfriend from past. Jin Woo’s wife resorts to lies and deceit, to try to get him back.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Chi Woo and Jin Yoo find comfort in each other. Jin Yoo’s ex-wife hires Jun Seung’s firm. Chi Woo’s painting catches Yi Yoo’s eyes. Madam Jeong begs Song Joo to live as Chi Yoo’s mother when she is found. Song Joo gets her hands on the DNA result.
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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.
