Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Weekly Update
Blessing of the Sea
Episode 109 &110; Episode 111 &112 (Sunday)
Today, 6:40 p.m.: Pil-du gets infuriated at finding out who Shi-joon really is at the construction site. Shi-joon tells Pil-du the construction site will be his grave that he’s got to pay dues for what he did. Chung-yi asks Shi-joon that she knows Shi-joon was involved in Pil-du’s suicide. Shi-joon tells her his ultimate goal is revenge. Shi-joon drags Ji-na out of her office telling her she’ll die much painful death than Pil-du. Ji-na counters and tells him his relations to Pil-du.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Pil-du kidnaps Yeol-mae and threatens Shi-joon. Ji-na begs for Chung-yi’s help to save Yeol-mae. Pil-du demands $10 million ransom. Shi-joon demands confirmation that Yeol-mae is alive. Pil-du runs hearing police are on their way. Shi-joon sees the paternity test results and is shocked.
Joseon Attorney
Episodes 5 (Monday) Episode 6 (Tuesday)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Han Soo heads to his hometown to find a lady with information but she is murdered in front of his eyes. Yeon Joo tells Ji Sun to keep a distance. Han Soo and Yeon Joo presents themselves as the royal inspector to find the truth. Han Soo takes on a murder case that seem unwinnable.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Han Soo and Princess Yeon Joo pledge to be there for each other. Han Soo if offered a truth about his parents for forsaking the trial. Young Sil, who was resigned to accepting punishment changes her mind when finding out her pregnancy. Ji Sun confronts his father about Park Jae Soo’s death. Princess Yeon Joo feels a tug at her heart seeing Han Soo sad.
Good Supper
Episodes 17 &18 (Wednesday); Episode 19 &20 (Thursday)
Wednesday, 7:50 p.m.: Young-shin asks Jung-hoon if he’s attracted to someone else. Jung-hoon replies he is and Young-shin tells him to put a stop to it and that he should think about Da-jung. When asked who that other woman is, Jung-hoon answers “It’s you.” He accuses her of being a dunce for not catching on when he dropped many hints through the years.
Thursday, 7:50 p.m.: Young-shin returns 100G to Sook-jung. Min-kyung sees this and tells her husband that Sook-jung must have done something terrible in the past. She pledges to use this incident at a critical time in the future. Young-shin, Jung-hoon, O-bok, Da-jung go on a camping trip. Young-shin leaves so Da-jung and Jung-hoon can be alone. Da-jung tells Jung-hoon to confide in her if things are tough. He replies that he’s in love with someone else.
Gwanggaeto
Episodes 43 (Friday); Episodes 44 (Saturday)
Friday, 7:50 p.m.: After having rounded up Damdeok and Cheongun soldiers, Hae Mowol transports them to Gungnaeseong himself. Gae Yeonsu and his faction try to use Damdeok to lure the king into giving up the royal seal. Seol Ji meets with Hwang Hoe, but Hwang Hoe is not convinced by her words. The king and the queen head to meet with Gae Yeonsu in order to try to save Damdeok’s life.
Saturday, 7:50 p.m.: Seol Ji tries to find the king, but the king and the queen are already on their way to meet with Gae Yeonsu. Having learned that Gae Yeonsu has started a rebellion, Feng Ba devises a plan to bring Ko Un to his side. Damdeok and Cheongun become resolved to attack Gae Yeonsu.
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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 808-521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
