Stories by Jeff Chung

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.