K-pop boy idol groups BTS was on Saturday Night Live on April 13, a first in K-pop history. Meanwhile K-pop girl idol group Blackpink is scheduled to make appearances on several CBS television programs soon. BTS and Blackpink has quickly filled the void after Big Bang members entered the military service and girl ido group 2NE1 disbanded a few years ago.
Weekly Update
‘The Fiery Priest’
Episodes 29 and 30; 31 and 32 (Sun.)
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Team Tsunami finds evidence linking the Rising Moon and a famous gambling ring. They search for a legendary gambler named the “10-Tailed Fox” to bring to their side. The newly reinforced Team Tsunami, make their way to their mission site, where decisive evidence that connects Superintendent Nam and Rising Moon rests. A perplexing danger awaits them at their mission site.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Father Kim is faced with the worst situation ever. A rumor spreads on the internet and Father Kim is branded as a murderer of children. Father Kim asks Kyeong Seon to follow up on Father Lee’s case and heads for the airport.
‘Haechi’
Episodes 29 and 30 (Mon.); 31 and 32 (Tues.)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: The Saheonbu’s interrogation of Crown Prince Lee Geum is halted with Min Jin Heon’s support. Meanwhile, Moon Soo and Dal Moon attack Prince Milpoong’s supports, Wi Byeong Joo and Do Ji Gwang. Prince Milpoong finds himself cornered. He seeks out King Gyeongjong.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Prince Milpoong’s supporters are all arrested. With Prince Milpoong sent on exile, the treason comes to an end. King Kyeongjong suddenly takes ill. Crown Prince Lee Geum is shocked when realizing that Prince Milpoong’s last stop before his capture was the royal infirmary.
‘Big Issue’
Episodes 17 and 18 (Wed.); 19 and 20 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m: Sunday Syndicate’s editorial team is in hot pursuit after an entertainment producer and an actress’ scandal is publicized. Unbeknownst to the editorial team, Prosecutor Cha Woo Jin and Myung Jin are hot on their tail. Sunday Syndicate’s editorial team catches the producer drinking and driving under the influence.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m: With Soo Hyun’s help, Seok Joo works as a night security guard at Geosan Hospital, which enables him to watch over his daughter. Soo Hyun is arrested by Myung Jin because of that, causing chaos at Sunday Syndicate.
‘Healing Love’
Episodes 57 and 58 (Fri.); Episodes 59 and 60 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Song Joo attempts to lie her way out of facing the truth. She contemplates about the truth being painful for Chi Yoo, putting her in an agonizing disposition. Jun Seung and Eun Joo run into each other. Jin Yoo is plagued by a nagging suspicion.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Jin Yoo is devastated after finding out the truth. Song Joo begs for mercy from Chi Yoo, saying to think of Yi Yoo and Jin Yoo. Jin Yoo gives up Gi Ppeum.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas. This column offers synopses of the dramas playing in Hawaii. Chung can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
