Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Weekly Update
‘Flower in Prison’
Episode 1; Episode 2 (Sun)
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Oknyo is a talented girl who was born and raised in a prison. Although Oknyo grew up in a prison, she had gained great skills and wisdom through her encounters with one-of-a-kind people from all walks of life. Oknyo becomes a zealot for the oppressed peasant class of Korea and fights for better human rights policies throughout the kingdom.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Wonhyeong praises the talents of Oknyo and sees to her injuries. On the other hand, Oknyo delivers a secret note.
‘VIP’
Episodes 5 (Mon); 6 (Tues)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: On one sultry night, Jung Sun witnesses Sung Jun and Hyun Ah alone in the office. In the midst of rage, Hyun Ah screams suddenly at Jung Sun. A group of men disrupt the peace at Sung Un department store, demanding to see an employee there who had borrowed their money.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung Sun meets with President Daniel to close the contract. Suddenly, President Daniel falls into a seizure. Jung Sun finally reveals the anonymous text message that started it all to Sung Jun.
‘Secret Boutique’
Episodes 29 &30 (Wed); 31 &32 (Thurs) Final
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m: In a fit of revenge, Jenny uses Jung Hyuk, much to Sun Wu’s disappointment and regret. Meanwhile, Hyun Ji visits Yeo Ok to suggest a deal that would benefit them both.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m: Jenny reads the last letter written to her and left by Jung Hyuk. Sun Wu thanks the people that have made him feel like home. Finally, Jenny heads to the hearing hall to protect the things most precious to her that were not part of her seek for revenge.
‘My Mom’
Episode 31 (Fri);
Episode 32 (Sat)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Jeong-ae makes bean paste stew when she hears Il-nam’s taken ill. Young-jae attends workshop with his team. Se-ryung bawls after seeing the photos from the workshop.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Il-nam longs for Jeong-ae, but heeds Young-jae’s plead and watches her from afar. Tae-heon gets suspicious of whether Hana is his daughter or not.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Chung can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
