Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles:
Weekly Update
“Dearest Lady”
Episodes 25 and 26 (Sun.)
Today, 6:40 p.m.: Ah-reum informs Young-kwang of their parents’ remarriage. Young-kwang is shocked at the news. Bo-bae and Gyu-chan wed in bliss whilst Ah-reum is sad seeing Young-kwang in agony. Bo-bae are in blissful newlywed days when she finds out Gyu-chan has been in contact with his ex-wife. Bok-nam gets furious blaming Bo-bae when Young-kwang leaves home.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Bo-bae is faced with Bok-nam’s scorn the day she moves into Gyu-chan’s. Young-kwang tries to tell Gyu-chan that she’s moved in with Ah-reum. Ah-jung tells Tae-oh to give up on Ah-reum but Tae-oh won’t heed her words. Kang-ho visits Ah-reum’s home and announces his intention to marry Ah-reum.
“Girls’ Generation 1979”
Episode 7 (Mon.);
Episode 8 (Tues., final)
Monday, 6:45 p.m.: Dongmun heads for Seoul as Jeonghui has left to see Son JIn. Jeonghui meets Son Jin but is caught off guard when seeing him doesn’t strike up feelings like she expected. Yeongchun and Engcho go on a picnic.
Tuesday, 6:50 p.m.: Jeonghui opens her heart to Dongmun. Jeonghui sees Kinam and Dohwa together and feels betrayed. Yeongchun is released from the police with Hyeju’s help.
“You Are Too Much”
Episode 21 (Wed.);
Episode 22 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Haedang finds out Hyunjoon is GR’s heir. Gyongsu discovers Jina is feigning ignorance about his identity. Furious Gyongsu confronts Jina.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Haedang’s family accepts Gyongsu. Jina bids Gyongsu to break up with Haedang. Nagyong finds out Gyongsu’s Jina’s son.
“Kim Suro, the Iron King”
Episode 15 (Fri.);
Episode 16 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:50 p.m.: Merchant Huh is captured by Shingui Ghan and ends up drowning. Hwang-og asks Suro to take over the business. Suro earns Sundo’s trust by building a ship. Talhae’s plans to put Jungyunbee in power is discovered by Shingui Ghan.
Saturday, 7:50 p.m.: Yishiashi and Jongyunbee assemble Chungoondan power and push out Shingui Ghan. Yishiashi asks Ahyo her identity but she only replies with an apology. Shingui Ghan blackmails Jobang’s wife with Suro’s life to wed her. Suro is enraged at the news and confronts Shingui Ghan. Talhae fears for Shingui Ghan and Suro’s wrath but runs into Suro on the street.
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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.
