Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Weekly Update
Blessed by the Sea
Today, 6:40 p.m.: Poong-do tells off to his grandmother to leave Chung-yi’s family alone. Shi-joon’s mother and Duk-hee get into a physical altercation. They both blame their children for each other’s fate.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Poong-do visits the care home upon hearing news of his estranged mother’s death. He receives his mother’s taped recording. He feels betrayed when he hears Ryan has been reporting to his grandmother about him. Chan-ki seeks out Chung-yi when Poong-do goes missing. Chung-yi rescues Poong-do from an accident. Poong-do confesses his color-blindness.
The Happy Loner
Monday, 6:45 p.m.: Ji-young, a loner who wants to live independently, not relying on others. She is an icy-cold person. Byuk-soo, a social butterfly who can’t live without human interactions. Byuk-soo is a busy-body, who gets along with everyone. Their lives collide, as next door neighbors.
Tuesday, 6:50 p.m.: Ji-young and Byuk-soo are just too different to come to terms. Ji-young ends up wanting to break up with Byuk-soo. Ji-young and Byuk-soo end up hurting each other with harsh words.
Secret House
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: A letter arrives that shocks Sook-jin to core. Joo-hong refuses to accept Tae-hyung saying she can’t stand him thinking about Min-yooung. Ji-hwan asks for 3 million dollars, anonymously, and Sook-jin scramble to get the money. Chairman Nam find out about his missing money.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Joo-hong’s father goes down on his knees asking for forgiveness. Tae-hyung thought he got away scot-free but his crime will be revealed if Joo-hong’s father confesses to the witnessing the crime. Chairman Nam find out Sol is Tae-hyung’s daughter. Ji-hwan refuses to move out of Chairman Nam’s house.
Uncontrollably fondness
Friday, 7:50 p.m.: Yeongok learns of Junyeong and No Eul’s feelings for each other. Seongho find out about his daughter’s broken engagement and tries to cut his times with Assemblyman Choi. Assemblyman Choi threatens Junyeong, where as Eunsoo threatens Jungeun driving all four of them into a precipice.
Saturday, 7:50 p.m.: No Eul learns all the truth about the hit-and-run accident. She trembles with fury, and is thrown into a great shock. Meanwhile, Junyeong is arrested by the police on charges of illegal drug use, and Hyunjoon visits Junyeong and tells him to leave the country.
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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.
