K-pop groups BTS and Black Pink are getting cred in the U.S. via Hollywood and a prime-time TV appearance on the American Music Awards.
BTS performed “DNA” at the AMAs on Nov. 19, bringing the house to a standing ovation.
Meanwhile, Black Pink gets a cameo in the new Batman movie “Justice League.” Black Pink’s music video, “As If It’s Your Last,” is played on a background monitor in Flash’s HQ when Batman goes to visit him. It turns out that Ezra Miller, who plays Flash (aka Barry Allen), is a fan.
Black Pink, a four-girl group, debuted in August 2016 and has been climbing the music charts with hits such as “Boombayah,” “Whistle,” “Playing With Fire” and “Stay.” The timing couldn’t have been better, as popular K-pop girl group 2NE1 disbanded in 2016, leaving a void that Black Pink quickly filled.
YG Entertainment managed both girl groups and has been very successful in the music industry with other artists, such as PSY and Big Bang.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Breezy Love”
Episodes 48-49
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: Shinae finds out Jango is the one who exposed her slush fund, and fires him. Keumshil ransacks Mipoong’s store, telling her to divorce Jango. Shinae spits out some harsh words toward Daehoon.
>> Today, 7:45 p.m.: Thinking Heedong left home because of her, Yoo-jin leaves a note behind and leaves home. Mipoong is chased after by loan sharks. To her surprise, Shinae hears Deokcheon has regained consciousness.
“Love Temperature”
Episodes 29-30
>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-sun tries to find a way to pay back Jung-woo’s investment. Jung-sun feels financial pressure. Hyun-soo’s mother needs brain surgery and everyone scrambles to try pushing up the surgery date. Jung-woo comes to the rescue, making Jung-sun feel like an outsider.
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Hyun-soo tells Jung-sun that she feels there’s a wall between them, that he hasn’t let her in his life. Jung-sun is frustrated he can’t open up to her. He gets nervous about their relationship.
“While You Were Sleeping”
Episodes 29-30
>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Hong-joo is kidnapped by Yoo-bum and Ha Joo-han. She faces grave danger at Haekwang Law Firm building’s rooftop. Hong-joo’s body is paralyzed from an anesthetic. Yoo-bum kills Ha Joo-han, claiming self-defense to the police.
Episodes 31-32 (Finale)
>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Woo-tak is pushed to make a decision, when his testimony may put Yoo-bum in jail. Dam-dong senses that Yoo-bum plans to make a run for it, and tells Jae-chan. When Yoo-bum is cornered, with his case working against him, he makes an unthinkable decision.
“Bravo My Life”
Episodes 13-14
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Unseen struggles between Do-na and her mom, RaRa, make film shooting difficult. Do-hyun acts indifferently in front of Do-na, and tells Bum-woo he has feelings for her. Bum-woo can’t shake off his words.
Episodes 15-16
>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: It’s tough when RaRa has to work with Ha-young. Bum-woo is torn, thinking about Do-hyun’s confession about Do-na. Bum-woo signs on with Do-hyun’s agency. Sung-ah befriends Bum-woo, showing her interest.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
