Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles:
Weekly update
“That’s the Way It Is”
Episodes 1 and 2
Today, 6:45 p.m.: This is a story about a big family where three generations live together in one home. They face challenges and conflicts together, which lets them finally realize the true meaning of family and importance of one another.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Sook-gyung and the family argue about the truth behind a nasty rumor. Sook-ja confronts Sook-gyung for the trouble that she caused, but Sook-gyung doesn’t take it seriously. Rumors and misunderstandings plague the minds of all of the family members.
“Good Casting”
Episodes 3 and 4
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Chan-mi and Ye-eun go to the laboratory to search for Mi-soon who is missing. Chan-mi suspects General Manager Tak, who owns the same scarf as Michael.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Chan-mi and Mi-soon infiltrate the Red Purple Club to uncover information about General Manager Tak. Meanwhile, Ye-eun sneaks into Woo-won’s house to monitor him.
“Weightlifting Fairy” Episodes 11 and 12
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Bok-joo’s father finally gives Bok-joo time to think about what she really wants to do instead of weightlifting. Jun-hyung and Bok-joo spend some quality time together as friends, but Jun-hyung soon realizes that he has feelings for Bok-joo.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Jun-hyung and Bok-joo go to an amusement park together and Jun-hyung learns of Bok-joo’s bucket list. Bok-joo feels her heart beating fast while with Jun-hyung. Meanwhile, Jae-yi runs into Hwan-hee by chance at a party.
“Return of Bok Dan-ji” Episodes 65 and 66; Episodes 67 and 68
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Dan-ji meets with Seo-jin and announces her intention to marry Jung-wook. Jung-wook is thrown into shock hearing Ye-won’s information. He agonizes after hearing her words.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-wook confronts Seo-jin, pressuring her to answer his question. Jung-wook receives a text. Seo-jin seeks out Jung-wook and asks him to get back together.
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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.
