Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Weekly Update
‘The Fiery Priest’
Episodes 33 and 34; 35 and 36 (Sun.)
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Seung Ah is left in powerless physical state. Father Kim’s eyes tear up at seeing her at the hospital. Song Sac pledges to take revenge on behalf of Seung Ah and delves into Muay Thai training. Gudam’s heroes embark on their mission with an ancient Chinese secret weapon at their side. Their plan for the day is to open a safeguarded vault.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Through sheer luck, the Tsunami Team makes it out of Daebum Corporation’s underground warehouse. Father Kim succeeds in capturing Lee Joong Kwon and his men via a tracking device. Father Kim is relieved knowing that his ill-fate with Lee Joong Kwon is finally over and spends a peaceful moment with his parish. Father Kim’s time of leisure is suddenly put to a halt.
‘Haechi’
Episodes 33 and 34 (Mon.); 35 and 36 (Tues.)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Crown Prince Lee Geum fears Prince Milpoong’s influence over the royal infirmary and that the King’s medicine could be laced with poison. The Crown Prince prohibits the royal infirmary from serving the King. But the very concern backfires onto the Crown Prince, accused of inhibiting the curing of King Gyeongjong’s ailment. A mysterious man appears before Wi Byeong Joo at his exile.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Crown Prince Lee Geum mourns the loss of King Gyeongjong and reluctantly ascends the throne. He agonizes over the fact that Moon Soo, Lee Gwang Jwa, and Cho Hyun Myung have all given up their post for him. Wi Byeong Joo and Lee Yin Jwa from the Namin part arrive at Milpoong’s exiled domicile.
‘Big Issue’
Episodes 21 and 22 (Wed.); 23 and 24 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m: In the investigation room of the prosecutor’s office, Soo Hyun and Cha Woo Jin’s mental duel continues. Cho Hyung Joon finds Cha Woo Jin’s Achilles’ heel and goes after him full force. Seok Joo infiltrates the prosecutors’ office building to rescue Soo Hyun, with the help of Mr. Lim, Doo Cheol and Dr. Ko.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m: Soo Hyun steps down from her position as chief editor and asks Young Mi to take her position. The Sunday editorial team feels the absence of Soo Hyun on their mission.
‘Healing Love’
Episodes 61 and 62 (Fri.); Episodes 63 and 64 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Jin Yoo drops a bomb that shakes up the entire family. Song Joo attempts to deny it and pleads for forgiveness. Chi Yoo finds out the truth about Jang Mi Hyang. Madam Jeong is shocked to core.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Jae Hak collapses. Chi Yoo is in shock to find out Wan Seung’s secret, but he refuses to admit it. Jin Yoo says farewell to Madam Jeong. Jin Yoo warns Song Joo not to take this any further or risk severing ties.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Chung can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
