Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles:
Weekly Update
“Man Who Sets the Table”
Episodes 39 and 40 (Sun.)
Today, 6:40p.m.: Tae Yang finds out there’s a real culprit behind Kevin’s attempted murder.
Tae Yang and Ru Ri set out to find the villain. Park convinces Ae Ri to not give up on money and that they should work together to get their hands on it. Today, 7:45 p.m.: When So Won, Yeon Ju and Han Gyul finally find their peace, Soo Ji shows up to create ripples. Tae Yang and Ru are hot on pursuit of the culprit but have a tough time.
“Yi Sang”
One-part drama (Mon.)
Monday, 7:45 p.m: On day in the ‘70s, Writer Yi Sang’s portrait appears at a gallery. The portrait takes you back into history as Yi Sang and his friends embarks on their pursuit of treasure.
“Racket Boys”
Episode 1
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m: A countryside high school badminton team struggles to make their name known. Four boys bond as they come together as one team, fighting obstacles along the way.
Hyun-jong and his family leave Seoul for Haenam, the edge of the world village.
Follow as they make their new home in the most southern part of Korea’s peninsula.
“Phoenix 2020”
Episodes 81 and 82 (Wed.);
Episodes 83 and 84 (Thur.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m: Seo Eun-joo’s scheming continues as Ji-eun and Jung-min’s relationship is further put to the test. Misunderstanding only grows for the two as Seo Eun-joo tries to separate the two pretending to be the perfect assistant to Jung-min. Thursday, 7:45 p.m: As Ji-eun’s family move into their old house, memories of her father lives on. But mystery surrounds their father’s death as he makes an appearance under a new name with no memory of the past.
“Chip-in”
Episode 3 (Fri.);
Episode 4 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: I will not forego my inheritance. Bit Na is confused as to why In Ho concealed the fact that he was cured of his illness. As the will is announced, all are preoccupied with trying to get their hands on the estate. Saturday, 7:45p.m: Culprit sent the letter. Bit Na, with the help from Sun, trace back In Ho’s birthday. Everyone find out Hae Joon was adopted by In Ho.
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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.
