Gwang Jae is shocked; Ms. Ma finds evidence
South Korean singer CL, formerly with girl group 2NE1 under YG Entertainment, has just released a song in the U.S. with The Black Eyed Peas. CL is featured on the track “Dopeness,” where she solo raps in English in parts of the song and has a heavy presence in the music video. “Dopeness” has over 2.5 million views on YouTube.
Gwang Jae gets Gami back; Ms. Ma confronts Jung Hee
A single actor or actress playing the role of two characters in the same Korean dramas is nothing new but has been a formula for success in recent years. In 2015, actress Soo Ae played two roles in K-drama “Mask,” one of a department store clerk and another as the rich daughter.
Gwang Jae gets furious; Ms. Ma narrowly escapes
The Hawaii International Film Festival’s 38th year presented by Halekulani will be kicking off from Nov. 8-18. Executive Director Beckie Stocchetti is in her second year at the helm of HIFF and has been making strides bringing HIFF to a healthier festival financially and positioning HIFF to once again become one of the top film festivals to attend.
Gwang Jae is in pain; Tae Soo begs
South Korean-American actress Kim Yunjin will be back on the Korean small screen after 19 years. Kim plays the main role of Ms. Ma in the new SBS drama, “Ms. Ma Nemesis,” starting tonight at 6:45 p.m.
Sae-jung wants to confess; Tae Il gets furious
KBFD will air a special, two-part news documentary this Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m., “Korean Style in Honolulu.”
Woo Jin learns the real truth; So Eun finds out about Soo Ho
The “finger heart” is often used by South Korean celebrities but now even mainstream public and politicians also use the finger gesture as a sign of love. By crossing your thumb over the index finger, you create what looks like a heart. It’s one of those trends that really caught on in South Korea.
Tae Il loses consciousness; Seo Hee finds something
South Korean President Moon Jae In visited North Korean for the Inter Korea Summit this past Tuesday to Thursday. As part of the 52-member delegation from South Korea, K-pop idols Ailee and Zico went to Pyongyang to perform for the North Korean audience.
Soo Jin concocts a plan; Mong Mong falls ill
South Korean football coach Park Hang-seo has become a celebrity in Vietnam. Park is the head coach for the Vietnam national football team and Vietnam national under-23 football team.
Cheolsu senses Jina is in danger
The South Korean media coverage of the 18th Asian Games held in Jakarta and Palembang from Aug. 18 to Sept. 2 has led to the pre-emption of many regularly scheduled programs. Due to the pre-emption by the Korean TV networks, KBFD will have special programming for this week’s 7:45 p.m. dramatime block, Monday to Thursday. “Still 17” and “Your Honor” will return the following week.
Festival celebrates Korean cinema this month
The Honolulu Museum of Art is celebrating Korean cinema with a festival that kicked off this Saturday at Doris Duke Theatre with opening night film “Little Forest.”
Kang Woo runs; Chan Ki smiles
History and real drama happened in the Korean peninsula this past week as families separated by the Korean War were reunited after 65 years. Parents in their late 90s and early 100s met their children in their 70s in Kumkangsan Resort, on the eastern coast of North Korea.
Eun Han escapes; Kang Ho becomes the star judge
K-pop idol group from the ‘90s H.O.T. will be holding their first concert since they split up in 2001. The concert will be in Korea in October at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul.
Soon Ok confesses; Seo Ri finds her way home
The South Korean film industry is getting a huge boost after a sluggish year with a sequel release of “Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days.”
Eun Han begs for a new face
Three new drams series will start this week. Starting tonight, “Let Me Introduce Her” is a mystery, thriller and romance series starring Jo Hyun-jae, Kim Jae-won and Nam Sang-mi. “Wok of Love” will end Monday night and a new series, “Still 17,” will start Tuesday. “Your Honor” is the new series after “The Undateables” ends this Wednesday.
Jae Yeol confesses to the murder; Chil Seong visits his mother
A few weeks ago during a weekend getaway staycation to Kona, I was able to see for the first time with my own eyes, KBFD TV in high definition on the Neighbor Islands. KBFD now has a new channel statewide in HD on Spectrum cable, channel 2 and 1002.
Jeong Eum caves in; Yoon Jin explodes
When South Koreans talk about golf, you normally hear about the success of many LPGA Korean players. It’s been awhile hearing a Korean name in the PGA winner’s circle since the days of KJ Choi, James Hahn and Si Woo Kim, to name a few.
Chil Seong sees Poong and Sae Woo kissing
Actor Jang Keun Suk, who was recently in “Switch,” will start his mandatory military service in Korea July 16.
Chil Seong blows up; Hoon Nam moves in
Jet setter DJ and producer Steve Aoki, who performs all over the world, will be releasing a remix of “The Truth Untold,” a song by BTS.
Rae Wan tries to be cool; Hyo Dong is chased
The “Concert King” of the Philippines, singer, actor, songwriter Martin Nievera, will be performing at the Blue Note Hawaii this week July 5, 6 and 7.
Eun Young is shocked; Poong confesses
K-pop idol group Black Pink just released their mini album Square Up on June 15 with four songs by YG entertainment.