Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Weekly Update
‘Doctor John’
Episodes 9 and 10;
11 and 12 (Sun.)
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Si Young’s family feud over what to do on behalf of Si Young’s father, who’s on a life-prolonging treatment. Yo Han gets recognized in the media for being the doctor to save fighter Joo Hyun Woo’s life. Si Young and Yo Han have a heart to heart. A patient who claims to have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is admitted into the hospital.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Prosecutor Son and Yo Han meet again in a confrontation after three years. Despite Prosecutor Son’s warning not to do anything, Yo Han decides to appear in a documentary for his patient. But he meets an unexpected situation while filming the documentary.
‘Hide and Seek’
Episodes 17 and 18 (Mon.); 19 and 20 (Tues.)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Chae Rin receives the paternity results and is shocked. Jae Sang wreaks havoc on Chae Rin’s cooking class. Yeon Joo moves forward with her revenge plans. Eun Hyuk struggles to stay composed after the appearance of his father.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jo Pil Doo confronts Mrs. Na and begs for forgiveness. Mrs. Na is in disbelief as she hears what Jo Pil Doo tells her. Eun Hyuk tries to erase his memory of ever being Jo Sung Min.
‘Doctor Detective’ Episodes 13 and 14 (Wed.); 15 and 16 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m: With the results of the mercury poisoning case, UDC becomes a haven for industrial workers who fall victim in workplace accidents. The UDC team gets commissioned to investigate the mysterious politics behind a murder case. Chairman Choi hides his health issues from Tae Young.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m: Min Ki and Joong Eun are faced with a dumbfounding event of fate in the emergency room. Joong Eun and Min Ki begin to warm up to each other. The UDC team struggles to find the cause of a patient’s blindness. But they are forced to stop all investigation and activity concerning the case.
‘Pledge To God’
Episodes 45 and 46 (Fri.); Episodes 47 and 48 (Sat.) Final
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Joon Seo finds out about the truth of his birth. Hyeon Woo feels guilty for have causing Joon Seo such pain. Jae Wook gives Na Kyung a final ultimatum. Jae Wook appears in court to tell it all.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Na Kyung sheds tears as a mother. Hyeon Woo leaves on a trip. Will everyone find peace in the end?
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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.
