Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Weekly Update
‘The Fiery Priest’
Episodes 25 , 26, 27 and 28 (Sun.)
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Kyeong Seon seeks out Father Kim, who has been in the midst of probing into the Rising Moon case. The church team’s investigation starts with the help of Kyeong Seon, the unpredictable prosecutor. Father Kim finds the link between the Rising Moon case and Father Lee’s case.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Dae Young and Attorney Byun present Father Kim an unexpected tool to carry out their task.
The Tsunami team members dress up as international criminals. A cat and mouse game commences between team Tsunami and Bad Birds.
‘Haechi’
Episodes 25 and 26 (Mon.); 27 and 28 (Tues.)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Prince Lee Tan hires someone to write an appeal to the king, requesting that Crown Prince Lee Geum take over the throne as king. Unbeknownst to Crown Prince Lee Geum, the corrupt officials create a petition in his name.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: King Gyeongjong’s order to investigate Crown Prince Lee Geum’s treasonous act brings bloodshed in the royal palace.
A suspicious letter circulates in the capital, questioning Crown Prince Lee Geum’s relation to his father, King Sukjong. Moon Soo and Lee Gum are shocked to find the source of this rumor.
‘Big Issue’
Episodes 13 and 14 (Wed.); 15 and 16 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m: Seok Joo carries on as Sunday Syndicate’s paparazzi, bringing in hot celebrity scoops.
Still, his longing for his daughter won’t fade. Soo Hyun receives a tip that a CEO of an entertainment company is guilty of bribing men in power with sexual favors. She orders Seok Joo to stake out the place.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m: Soo Hyun interviews actress Choi Seo Hee, who has fully recovered her health. CEOs, Cho Hyung Joon, Kim Heung Soon, and Mr. Gong strike a secret deal.
The Sunday editorial team follows their lead and stake out Kim Heung Soon’s club.
‘Healing Love’
Episodes 53 and 54 (Fri.); Episodes 55 and 56 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Chi Yoo realizes that something is amiss about the story of how she was unable to be found. Madame Jeong reassures Chi Yoo that Song Joo had done all she could when trying to find Chi Yoo. Wan Seung rescues Mi Hyang from domestic abuse. Chi Woo’s memory is awakened by a note from the past.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Wan Seung’s secret he tried to keep hidden, comes back to haunt him. Joo Chul shares his painful past with Yi Yoo. Chi Yoo is dismayed after the memory of the day she was abandoned returns.
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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.
