Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles:
Weekly Update
‘Flower in Prison’
Episodes 33 and 34 (Sun.)
Today, 6:45 p.m.: The King asks Taewon about Oknyo. Taewon, in return, asks about the reason for the King and Oknyo’s meetings. Chundeuk tells Oknyo of her mother’s keepsake. Today, 7:45 p.m.: Queen Mother informs Wonhyeong and Nanjeong the King’s awareness of the crown prince’s servants’ doing. She tries to find the King’s informant. Taewon stops Oknyo from going to visit the King.
‘Dr. Romantic 2’
Episode 17 (Mon.) Final
Monday, 7:45 p.m: Eun-jae gets a call from the main hospital to return. Woo-jin’s nonchalant attitude makes Eun-jae wonder if he still cares or not. Chairman Do seizes a chance to bring Doldam down. Everyone comes together for Cornerstone Project on behalf of Woo-jin.
‘Twenty Dollars’ (KBS drama special)
Episode 1 (Tue.)
Tuesday, 7:45p.m: Midway through trying to become a Catholic priest, Park Young-jung quits. Young-jung now drives for people unable to drive on their own, usually due to a night of heavy drinking. One day, he meets a customer who asks to be driven to Pyongyang, North Korea. On that same night, Young-jung meets a woman who he catches feelings for.
‘Shopaholic Louis’
Episode 7 (Wed.); Episode 8 (Thurs.)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m: With a serial killer incident having taken place at Bok-shil’s home, Joong-won takes Bok-shil to his house for safety. Butler Kim senses that Louis might be alive. Thursday, 7:45 p.m: Louis asks Joong-won if he’s attracted to Bok-shil. Marie is shocked to see Louis, who comes to work as a part-timer at Gold Line’s new product team. Louis realizes his feelings for Bok-shil.
‘Return of Bok Dan-ji’
Episodes 25 and 26 (Fri.); Episodes 27 and 28 (Sat.)
Friday, 7:45 p.m: Seo-jin is devastated by Min-kyu’s death. She heads for the funeral with her son. Seojin hears the truth about the accident from Hwa-young. Dan-ji overhears their conversation. Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Jung-wook promises Dan-ji to look into the accident. He tells Seojin the truth. At that very moment, Dan-ji runs into them.
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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.
