Weekly update
‘The Fiery Priest’
Episodes 17 and 18; 19 and 20 (Sun.)
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Dae Young encounters the CEO of Wangmat Foods bribing a health inspector. Cheol Bum threatens Dae Young about his stolen ledger. Kyeong Seon becomes the prosecutor in charge of Father Kim and Dae Young’s case, much to their dismay. Cheol Bum and his men ambush Father Kim.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Father Kim makes it out alive, but with fractured ribs and multiple stitches. Chief of Borough, Jeong Dong Ja, surrenders her materials on Congressman Park and Chief Prosecutor Nam. Dong Ja officially steps down from her position.
‘Haechi’
Episodes 17 and 18 (Mon.); 19 and 20 (Tues.)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Prince Lee Geum, who has been named Crown Prince’s brother, realizes that he will not be recognized by either the Patriarchs or the Disciples. Moon Soo and Yeo Ji infiltrate a gisaeng house (brothel) to investigate a human trafficking case. Prince Lee Geum heads there after finding out about the danger that awaits them.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Prince Lee Geum is framed for murder after witnessing the real culprit of the murder. But he shares the information to Yeo Ji and Moon Soo, telling them about the girl with the black tattoo on her shoulder.
‘Big Issue’
Episodes 5 and 6 (Wed.); 7 and 8 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m: After receiving his daughter’s address from Soo Hyun, Seok Joo gets a haircut to visit his daughter. While on an assignment, Soo Hyun meets Seok Joo’s colleague from Nara News and hears about Seok Joo’s past.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m: In order to live up to her promised report on Hangang Group’s bodyguard and newbie actress, Jang Joo Hyun, Soo Hyun tries to use Seok Joo. But meanwhile, Seok Joo has his own problems while suffering from alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Hangang Group’s Chairman Hong tries to reach a deal with Soo Hyun on the Jang Joo Hyun case.
‘Healing Love’
Episodes 45 and 46 (Fri.); Episodes 47 and 48 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Jin Yoo sees Wan Seung and Mi Hyang together. Chi Yoo proves her worth at the company. Yoon Kyung wants a second chance. Joo Chul doesn’t want to rain on Chi Yoo’s happiness.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Song Joo is put in precarious state. The two families gather for dinner and talk, revealing contradictory facts. Chi Yoo visits her mother’s grave with her new family. Wang Seung stays with Mi Hyang at the hospital. Song Joo can’t fathom how the clothes she threw away came back to haunt her.
•••
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.
