Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Weekly Update
While You Were Sleeping
Episode 21 &22;
Episode 23 &24 (Sunday)
Today, 6:40 p.m.: In Hong-joo’s dream, Jae-chan faces yet another tough decision. Jae-chan recuperates at Hong-joo’s home. Moon-sun finds out Hong-joo and Jae-chan’s relationship from 13 years ago and gives Jae-chan the cold shoulder.
Today, 7:50 p.m.: Jae-chan is determined to simultaneously have the organ transplant and autopsy. Though he talked big, he has no confidence. Hong-joo tells Jae-chan that she dreamed he won the trial, then they go to the beach together.
Cheer Up
Episodes 7 (Monday);
Episode 8 (Tuesday)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Hae Yi is in a pickle over Jae Yi’s assault settlement and Seon Ho wants to find a way to help her. Hae Yi is bothered by the friendly relationship between Jung Woo and Yoo Min, now working closely with one another. Meanwhile, Jung Woo has a moment of clarity during an alumnus interview.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: The timing is all wrong for Hae Yi and Jung Woo to confess to each other. Min Jae is exposed as the sender of threatening messages. Jung Woo is advised to avoid a special treatment scandal, prompting him to draw a distinct line with Hae Yi. Meanwhile, Hae Yi and Seon Ho find themselves under the legendary half-moon on the eve of the festival.
Good Supper
Episodes 53 &54 (Wednesday);
Episode 55 &56 (Thursday)
Wednesday, 7:50 p.m.: Min-kyung informs Kyung-su the truth about Young-shin and Sook-jung’s arrangement. Kyung-su gets furious with Young-shin for giving up her recipe and helping Sook-jung. He accuses her of trying to make him the inheritor of the restaurant. She goes down on her knees asking for forgiveness.
Thursday, 7:50 p.m.: Da-jung tries to get Young-shin’s broth recipe for Sook-jung. When Young-shin refuses, she gets furious and blames her for Jung-hoon’s rejection. Young-shin caves in and gives up her recipe.
Gwanggaeto
Episodes 61 (Friday);
Episodes 62 (Saturday)
Friday, 7:50 p.m.: After removing Jinsa and becoming the king of Baekje, Asin joins forces with Houyan to attack Goguryeo once again. After joining forces with Houyan, Asin decides to attack Yodong with the help of Khitan.
Saturday, 7:50 p.m.: Ko Mu is put in charge of defending Yodongseong but the tide turns against him. Seol Doan heads towards Yodongseong but is torn over his conflicting loyalties. After hearing that Damdeok is heading to Yodongseong, Asin decides to take Gwanmiseong himself.
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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.
