“Black Panther,” in theaters now, is another Marvel film that was filmed in South Korea. A car chase film was filmed in Busan, Korea, last March. It was directed by Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole, stars Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa aka Black Panther alongside Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker. The film was released in the U.S. last weekend. The production crew closed off the Gwangali Beach in Busan to film the car chase scene.
They also filmed near the famous fish market Jagalchi in Nampodong. The car chase scene involved over 100 cars and 700 people. This is the second Marvel film to use South Korea as a filming location, “Avengers, Age of Ultron,” was also in filmed in 2015 Seoul, South Korea. The cast of “Black Panther” launched their international tour in Seoul on Feb. 5 to a large crowd that Boseman compared to a sold-out sporting event. The four main cast members all gave a photo opportunity with the trending heart sign using the thumb and index finger commonly used by K-pop celebrities.
Weekly update
‘Rebel’
Episodes 19 &20
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Words spread that the Hong gang steal from the rich to give to the poor. They are cornered by the royal constables led by Junghak. Gildong duels out with the invading Jurchens.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Gilhyun is entrusted with the capture of thief Hong. Gildong is surrounded by constables led by Gilhyun. Gildong’s men are scattered with Um Jachi being captured.
‘Oh, The Mysterious’
Episodes 37 &38 (Mon); 39 &40 (Tues – FINAL)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jong-sam is furious when Cheol-ki is hurt in his place. After a failed attempt at killing Jong-sam, Lee Kwang-ho schemes to eliminate him again. Prosecutor Kim holds a press conference to entrap Lee Kwang-ho.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jong-sam and Lee Kwang-ho face off. Jong-sam tells him he wants Lee’s life. Lee Kwang-ho’s crime catches up to him. Will justice prevail?
‘Splash Splash Love’ (‘Return’ is pre-empted until further notice)
Part 1 (Wed); Part 2 (Thur)
Wednesday &Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Danbi avoids taking the College Scholastic Ability Test by traveling back in time to the Joseon era. She becomes the King’s eunuch and falls in love with him. As Danbi inspires the King to reform the nation, she also goes through many hardships. Eventually, she ends up returning to her time, but is in for some surprises.
‘Bravo My Life’
Episodes 53 &54 (Fri); 55 &56 (Sat – FINAL)
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: RaRa’s condition deteriorates rapidly. She prepares for her imminent departure. Do-na regrets not accepting her sooner. Sung-ah gets married. Do-na becomes part of the family as they come together for RaRa. Hwa-in makes peace with RaRa.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Dong-woo and everyone prepare to face RaRa’s last days. RaRa basks in her family’s love. Joon-ho asks for Hye-mi’s forgiveness. The whole family comes together as a real family. Will Do-na and Bum-woo tie the knot?
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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.
