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 51 and 52 (Sun.)
Today, 6:40 p.m.: Min-ho sincerely apologizes to Soo-mi and decides to have the baby. Yoo-ri gets jealous at Na-young, who seems to excel in everything compared to her, receiving family’s love.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Hyun-woo is relieved to see Se-hee being cared for by her family. Myung-ran asks for divorce from Gyung-ho. In turn, So-hee pronounces her decision not to marry.
“Teacher Oh Soon-nam”
Episodes 75 and 76 (Mon.); Episodes 77 and 78 (Tue.)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Doo-mul and Soon-nam’s feelings for each other grow even more. Yu-min puts pressure on Bong-chul, telling him Secretary Park’s experience as a detective. Se-hee’s spirit is undaunted even in a holding cell. Meyong-ja gets a rise out of Se-hee.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Even though Sun-joo becomes aware of Se-hee’s evil deeds, she still hesitates to shun her. There’s gas explosion where Bok-hee is. Se-hee can’t hide her expression hearing Bok-hee’s demise. Soon-nam pledges to send all to hell.
“Penthouse”
Episode 5 (Wed.); Episode 6 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: An hour before the Herapalace anniversary celebration, Min Seol-ah’s body is discovered dead on the statue of Hera. In a desperate attempt to cover up the situation, they begin a hasty removal of the corpse but can the truth be hidden?
Thursday, 7:45 p.m: Soo-ryeon realizes why Seol-ah was murdered when she catches Dan-tae and Seo-jin in an illicit act. While looking around Seol-ah’s apartment, Soo-ryeon learns that everyone was in on it together.
“Delayed Justice”
Episode 5 (Fri.) and Edisode 6 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Jo Ki-soo revealed himself as the real player behind the obstruction in the retrial. Tae-yong and Sam-soo’s only recourse is to find the real culprits to fight back. With retrial making the news, the real culprits suffer yet more guilt-ridden days and some may be pushed to making a drastic decision.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: One of the culprits holds the key to the retrial outcome. He shows up in court as Tae-yong and the team’s hope is hanging by a thread. Jo Ki-soo takes an active role in trying to change the results of the retrial.
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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.
