Here are the new dramas for March.
“The Fiery Priest” will replace “Fates and Furious” starting March 3. This is a story about Kim Hae Il, an enthusiastic priest with anger-management issues (played by Kim Nam Gil); a timid detective, Koo Dae Young (played by Kim Sung Kyun); and Park Kyung Sun (played by Lee Ha Nee), an ambitious prosecutor.
“Haechi,” a Joseon Dynasty period drama, will start on March 4, replacing “My Strange Hero.” It takes place in the 18th century, Joseon Dynasty. Four very different people from across the land, and a prince, come together to make Prince Lee Geum claim the throne as king. They journey on a path to reform and rebuild the Saheonbu, the Office of the Inspector General.
“Big Issue” will replace “The Last Empress” on March 13. Han Seok-Joo (played by Joo Jin-Mo) used to be a photographer for the top newspaper company in Korea. Due to one photograph, he loses his family and job.
Weekly Update
‘Fates &Furies’
Episodes 37 and 38; 39 and 40 (Sun.) Final
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Soo Hyun digs deep into He Ra’s history, but is dumbfounded by He Ra’s very honest response. He Ra realizes her feelings for In Joon came at a great cost. She seeks out Soo Hyun to deliver crucial evidence, in an effort to save In Joon. Chairman Tae Pil Woo’s condition is made public.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Hyun Joo awakes from her coma. The truth behind why Tae Oh had sought out He Ra is revealed. Soo Hyun says her last farewell to Jenny and Tae Oh. Will they finally be able to seek revenge and find peace?
‘My Strange Hero’
Episodes 29 and 30 (Mon.); 31 and 32 (Tues.) Final
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Bok Su and Soo Jeong reveal the truth about Sulsong High School’s corruption through a public hearing. Cornered with nowhere to turn, the director announces the shut down of the school. The Wildflower Class’s joint efforts allow them to come together to save their school.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Se Ho confesses to Sulsong High’s corruption in an effort to keep the school open. Will Bok Su and Soo Jeong be able to save both their love and Sulsong High School?
‘The Last Empress’
Episodes 45 and 46 (Wed.); 47 and 48 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Wang Shik confronts the Queen Dowager and Lee Hyuk to save his brother, Dong Shik. Lee Hyuk unmasks the truth about the real Na Wang Shik and Sunny. Kang Hee continues to scheme, in efforts to make Princess Ari the next empress.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m: The Queen Dowager announces that Princess Ari must be appointed a lawful guardian quickly. Wang Shik returns to the palace. Kang Joo Seung gains some of his memory back from his time with the late Empress So Hyun.
‘Healing Love’
Episodes 25 and 26 (Fri.); Episodes 27 and 28 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Chi Woo’s family is in dire financial situation as Joo Ah roams the streets, penniless. Jae Hak goes to the police station to register his DNA. Seeing other family members getting close to Chi Woo, Song Joo warns her not to get close to her family.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Jin Yoo thanks Chi Woo for walking Gi Ppeum to the bus stop. Jin Yoo opens up to Chi Woo and their bond becomes stronger. Song Joo asks Parks to move. Jae Hak questions Song Joo’s harsh action toward Chi Woo’s family.
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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.
