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 45;
Episode 46 (Sun)
Today, 6:40 p.m.: Soo Mi shows up at So Won’s hospital upon finding out his suspicions on Han Gyul’s paternity test results. Tae Yang and Ru Ri are on hot pursuit of Mr. Kim. They overhear Ae Ri and Mr. Park’s conversation giving them leads.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Shin Mo tries to help Tae Yang and Ru Ri in their struggles. He’s upset at seeing Young Hye happy when Se Joon tries to give assistance.
Racket Boys
Episodes 6 (Mon);
Episode 7 (Tues)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Hae-kang and Yoon-dam get paired up for doubles and their egos have them at each others’ throats. Meanwhile, Se-yoon suffers from severe headaches at every international competition and everyone is worried about her wellbeing.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: The Racket Boys run away from an intensive training and find themselves in an unfamiliar city with no money. Meanwhile, Hyun-jong takes the boys’ actions hard and seeks comfort in an old friend and they reminisce about their own history as athletes.
Phoenix 2020
Episodes 93 &94 (Wed); Episodes 95 &96 (Thur)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-min falls into a coma after driving home in Ah-joon’s car and getting into an accident. Hyon-sook tells Sang-beom that they were married in the past but decides to keep it a secret from Jin-sung. Jung-min regains consciousness and makes up with Ah-joon. Jin-sung suggests to Hyun-sook that they should file their marriage papers and make things official.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-min and Ah-joon make up and Ah-joon decides to go back to China to help his stepfather with Qing Group. Eun-joo tries to frame Director Choi for the brake malfunction which nearly killed Jung-min. Ji-eun beats Jung-min to the punch and proposes to him. They set a wedding date, but as it approaches, Ji-eun gets cold feet.
Penthouse III
Episodes 1 (Fri);
Episodes 2 (Sat)
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: The Hera Club members are all behind bars together! Their life behind bars is sensational to say the least. Also, the truth behind Logan’s death is starting to surface bit by bit. Men with mysterious background and intentions are addition to Herapalace residences.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: A fierce battle ensues during the SNU admissions exam. Seok-kyung enlists her dad’s help to get her in while Seok-hoon is disappointed that his sister is becoming more like their dad. Cheon Seo-jin and Joo Dan-tae are back together as a couple to get the foundation back again.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas. Chung can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
