Status as a K-pop superstar does not exempt able-bodied men from South Korea’s mandatory two-year military duty. Daesung, a member of mega-group Big Bang, will be enlisting on Monday.
Other Big Bang members have already joined up. T.O.P. started his military service in February 2017 and G Dragon enlisted earlier this year. Taeyang, who married in February, will be joining up around the same time as Daesung. Seungri plans on doing so later this year after promoting his Chinese debut film “Love Only.”
Big Bang members love Hawaii and have had concerts, family vacations and photoshoots here. Daesung performed a DNA show in January at the Hawaii Theatre for his fans.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Rebel”
Episodes 25-26
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: The king is caught off guard and runs as Gildong’s father and his men charge into the palace. Gildong is reunited with his sister. Junghak discovers Gilhyun’s true identity.
>> Today, 7:45 p.m.: The king orders the killing of all of Hyangjumok’s citizens. Gildong and his men go up against several hundred soldiers of the king’s army to defend the people. Ga-ryong attempts to kill the king while he’s asleep.
“Should We Kiss First?”
Episodes 1-2 (Premiere)
>> Monday 7:45 p.m.: Moo-han, a divorced loner, has pledged never to marry again, and Soon-jin, a divorcee who is indifferent to everything, find life’s essence again with each other. Soon-jin’s ex-husband Kyung-soo is still in love with her while also loving his current wife, Ji-min.
Episodes 3-4
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: After an unconventional first meeting, Moo-han and Soon-jin promise to avoid each other. Little do they know they are neighbors with deepening trouble with plumbing issues. Soon-jin runs into Ji-min’s mother and undergoes humiliation, as if she’s the mistress. Ji-min apologizes for her mother’s behavior, but Soon-jin replies as if she’s given up on life altogether. Ji-min begs her not to let that affect her husband. Moo-han, who remembers Soon-jin’s tragic scene in front of the divorce court, is shocked to find she is his downstairs neighbor.
“Return”
Episodes 13-14
>> Wednesday 7:45 p.m.: As pressure mounts with the investigation, Tae-suk and Hak-bum’s friendship is about be tested. Hak-bum and Tae-suk’s violent ways continue. Young finds out his partner has been lying to him, and later finds out he took a bribe and was blackmailed. A dashcam containing interesting footage comes into the picture.
Episodes 15-16
>> Thursday 7:45 p.m.: Kim Jung-soo is brought in for questioning, making Tae-suk wonder what he knows. Jung-soo hints that Hak-bum and Tae-suk have motive for the crime. Hak-bum and Jung-soo visit Joon-hee at the hospital. A mystery man visits In-ho with a box that contains information on the real killer.
“Money Flower”
Episodes 5-6
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Pregnant with Boo Cheon’s child, Seo Won gives him their baby’s ultrasound photo. Pil Joo gives an ultimatum to Boo Cheon to choose between Seo Won or Cheong A. Mal Ran realizes the real heir to Cheong A, Eun Cheon, is alive and searches for him.
>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Chairman Jang finds out Pil Joo has been buying up Cheong A stock and Eun Cheon is furious. Pil Joo is ousted from Cheong A. Boo Cheon begs his uncle to bring Pil Joo back. Driver Oh is in hot pursuit of Eun Cheon’s whereabouts. Pil Joo and Mo Hyun run into each other while taking photos of birds.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
