Kang Dae Sung, a member of the K-pop boy-band sensation Big Bang, performed for fans in two shows at Hawaii Theatre last weekend. The performances ended his Dna Tour, with many fans flying in from Japan on a tour package.
Dae Sung, also known as D-Lite, spoke fluent Japanese for most of the shows. After an hour of answering questions from fans and engaging in other audience interaction, he changed and performed about a half-dozen songs in Japanese with an encore ballad.
The theater was filled on both occasions with D-Lite flashlights, dolls and other fan gear along with homemade banners in Japanese and Korean. Dae Sung played a game with selected audience members, using the shaka sign along with a montage of photos of himself around the island of Oahu.
He did mention that he enjoyed the shrimp trucks in the North Shore area.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Rebel”
Episodes 9-10
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: Gildong’s fight against his father’s foes is set into motion. Ga-ryong infiltrates Lord Huh’s house as a servant. Gildong’s men and Heo Taehak’s men face off in a duel. Gong-hwa earnestly tries to win the King’s heart.
>> Today, 7:45 p.m.: Gildong disguises himself as a carrier and approaches Prince Chungwon. The King’s wish to hold an ancestral ritual is opposed by lords and scholars. The King feels dispirited when Gong-hwa puts on an impressive dance performance.
“Oh, the Mysterious”
Episodes 17-18
>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jong-sam gives Jin-young new information regarding her father’s death. She researches the case with new resolve. Cheol-ki’s son is chased down by Baek Kyung.
Episodes 19-20
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: The key evidence resurfaces. The murder case involved a detective, leading Jin-young to suspect Cheol-ki as her father’s real killer, but Jong-sam questions who the detective might be. Jin-young and Jong-sam go over the case file again and retrace their steps.
“Judge vs. Judge”
Episodes 25-26
>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-joo questions Myung-hee about why she kept the evidence until now. Do Jin-myung says he doesn’t remember. Ui-hyun tells Myung-hee the case will forever be remembered as the most painful one. Jung-joo fears the results as the case evolves.
Episodes 27-28
>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: As the case comes closer to its end, a horrid truth surfaces, placing Jung-joo in total confusion and shock. Ui-hyun and Han-joon stay by her side. The person who holds the truth takes the stand.
2017 SBS Drama Awards
(Pre-empts “Bravo My Life” and “Popular Songs”)
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m. (Part 1) and Saturday, 6:50 p.m. (Part 2): Watch top actors Yeo Jin-gu, Suzy, Yang Se-jong, Da-som, Ji Sung and others win recognition, and relive the best moments from favorite dramas such as “Bubbly Lovely,” “Whisper,” “Into the World Again,” “Love in Trouble,” “Innocent Defendant,” “Band of Sisters” and “While You Were Sleeping.”
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
