Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Weekly Update
Man Who Sets the Table Episode 43; Episode 44 (Sun)
Today, 6:40 p.m.: Shin Mo is anxious that Kevin will find out about his status with his wife. Suzanna pledges to take revenge on Kevin. Tae Yang and Ru Ri bask in their happiness but still pursues those who tries to bring him to Kevin.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: So Won is suspicious about Han Gyul’s blood test and asks Shin Mo for the hospital’s name. Ae Ri, under scheming from Suzanna, switches out the meat in Tae Yang’s new branch putting Tae Yang and Jung Do in trouble. Chun Ok feels strangely closen to Kevin at family dinner and Kevin also reciprocates her feeling.
Racket Boys Episodes 4 (Mon); Episode 5 (Tues)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Hae-kang has a welcomed visitor but he seems to have a chip on his shoulder. Young-ja attempts to talk it out with him but an unexpected retort has her reeling. Meanwhile, Se-yoon is taken by surprise by her friends’ pep videos.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: The Racket Boys are discouraged after hearing that funding for the badminton team could be cut. They’re scared that it would prevent them from entering tournaments so the boys decide to help by recruiting more members. Meanwhile, Hae-kang comes home to an empty house with Hae-in nowhere in sight.
Phoenix 2020 Episodes 89 &90 (Wed); Episodes 91 &92 (Thur)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: After running into her husband who was presumed dead, Hyun-sook decides not to tell Jin-sung. Jung-min looks for ways to make amends with Ah-joon. Jung-min is shocked and saddened by Ah-joon’s insistence that Alley would still be alive if not for Jung-min’s actions. Chairman Qing plans to withdraw his investment in Seorin.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Sang-beom sneaks out the care home and takes a cab to Jin-sung and Hyun-sook’s home. Qing Group’s impending withdrawal of investment in Seorin hits the press and creates turmoil for Jung-min’s chances of becoming the chairman. Seorin’s board members begin to have doubts that Jung-min can overcome the impending withdrawal of investment by Qing Group and become the chairman. Ah-joon warns Eun-joo that he will expose her as Jung-min’s stalker.
Chip-in Episodes 7 (Fri); Episodes 8 (F) (Sat)
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Bit Na is cornered when it’s found out that she was in In Ho’s room the day of this death. Jung Wook’s plan is to reveal the truth is taken to another level.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Bit Na find out the truth seeing the note left by Jung Wook. Meanwhile, Dokgo Chul has plans to sell In Ho’s works behind everyone’s back.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas. This column offers synopses of the dramas playing throughout Hawaii. Chung can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
