The “finger heart” is often used by South Korean celebrities but now even mainstream public and politicians also use the finger gesture as a sign of love. By crossing your thumb over the index finger, you create what looks like a heart. It’s one of those trends that really caught on in South Korea.
Recently, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was seen in a photo with the South Korean president Moon Jae-in with Mountain Paekdu in the background making the finger heart. The history of the finger heart is unknown and many celebrities claim they started the finger trend. Celebrities such as G-Dragon claimed he started the trend while Kim He-soo also climes she started the trend several years ago.
Weekly Update
‘Let Me Introduce Her’
Episodes 33 &34;
35 &36
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Chan Ki realizes Eun Han has regained her memory and he reveals his true, devilish nature. Eun Han plans to escape from Chan Ki, but he keeps a tight leash on her to prevent her from escaping. Will Eun Han be able to free herself from this nightmare?
Today, 7:45 p.m.: To completely escape Chan Ki’s hold on her, Eun Han plans to use his greatest weakness against him. She demands a divorce by using a video she found on her phone. Chan Ki desperately looks to find a way out of the situation. Thus, he gets his hands on something that could be devastating to both Eun Han and Kang Woo.
‘Still 17’
Episodes 27 &28 (Mon); Episodes 29 &30 (Tues)
Monday 7:45 p.m.: Woo Jin learns the real truth about the incident 13 years ago. He is elated at the news that Seo Ri had not died. But that happy feeling soon gives way to the guilt he feels for robbing her of 13 years of her life. Chan is on the edge, worried that his uncle will disappear again.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Woo Jin and Seo Ri realize they were each other’s first loves. They decide to end the intermission life phase they were in and move on. Chan leaves the memory of his first love in the past. The man who has been paying Seo Ri’s hospital bill finally reveals himself.
‘Your Honor’
Episodes 27 &28 (Wed); Episodes 25 &26 (Thur)
Wednesday 7:45 p.m.: Kang Ho throws in his gavel, as he ends his days as a judge after an emotional case about a fireman. He musters up his courage to tell So Eun who he really is. Before he gets the chance, So Eun finds out about Soo Ho and Kang Ho’s shocking predicament through Sang Chul.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Misunderstandings arise between Kang Ho and So Eun. Kang Ho goes to So Eun, determined to tell her everything he had kept hidden about himself. He sees So Eun being dragged away a group of men.
‘Rich Son’
Episodes 77 &78 (Fri); Episodes 79 &80 (Sat)
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Gwang Jae and Young Ha fight over her visiting Tae Il at the hospital. Tae Il assumes Seo Hee saw the note. Tae Il suffers from side effects toward the end of his recovery. Everyone heads for camping trip to celebrate Yong’s exam final.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Kyung Ha follows her plan to leave for her travel. Gwang Jae and Young Ha embark on their boxed lunch business. Tae Il’s dishonest nature toward Seo Hee leaves a scar. An unexpected opportunity presents itself to Gwang Jae.
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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.
