Weekly Update
‘The Fiery Priest’
Episodes 9 and 10; 11and 12 (Sun.)
Today, 6:45 p.m.: The joint investigation begins, but there’s no progress with unamused Dae Young at one end, and enraged Father Hae Il at the other. Kyeong Seon moves one step ahead, doctoring evidence to hinder the investigation. Seung Ah gets close to key lead.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Speculation about the Maegakyo Group’s possibility of selling the welfare facility engulfs Gudam Church. The anniversary of the death of Dae Young’s old partner brings back painful memories. Father Hae Il and Dae Young charge into the Maegakyo’s headquarters. On the other hand, Kyung Seon probes Seung Ah to reveal how she discovered the witness.
‘Haechi’
Episodes 9 and 10 (Mon.); 11 and 12 (Tues.)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: A year has passed since Jeong Seok’s death. Moon Soo and Yeo Ji are furious at Lee Geum, who’s nonchalant demeanor seems as if he’s forgotten it all. The Patriarchs, who have amassed all power in the Saheonbu, plan to enthrone a new successor. Amidst it all, an unexpected candidate appears.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: The Patriarchs are caught off guard when Prince Milpoong, who they had cast aside, comes back. Lee Geum makes his long awaited move as the Patriarchs face their internal friction. Moon Soo confronts the King, urging him to see the light of an important fact.
‘Ms. Kim’s Mystery’ (KBS drama special)
Episode 1 (Wed.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Ms. Kim is a mysterious contract worker for Bitna Group. She is smart and has an excellent memory, but tries to keep a low profile at work. Mr. Lee is an enthusiastic part-time employee at Bitna Group, who strives to be a full-time employee. Ms. Kim begins to be suspicious of Mr. Lee because he always seems to be near her.
‘Too Bright for Romance’ (KBS drama special)
Episode 1 (Thur.)
Thursday, 7:45 p.m: Yanghui is intelligent and is from a poor family. Pilyong is caring, but has a tough exterior. They meet during university, but part ways after graduation. 19 years pass, and Yanghui and Pilyong meet again by fate. Their lives soon change after they meet.
‘Healing Love’
Episodes 37 and 38 (Fri.); Episodes 39 and 40 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Chi Woo gives Gi Ppeum clothes that look similar to her lost, old clothes from her childhood. Jun Seung registers Ha Neul as his child and seeing her, tugs at his heart. Madam Jeong visits the columbarium of the unknowns, thinking she may find Chi Yoo there.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Song Joo tells Chi Woo that she’s not their daughter and that the real daughter had died 5 years ago, putting a damper on Chi Woo’s hope. Chi Yoo sees her childhood photo at the Choi residence. Eun Joo tells Chi Woo that she’ll leave the house. Yi Yoo tells Joo Chul how she truly feels about him.
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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.
