In a convenience-obsessed world in which we can buy nearly anything with a few clicks online, many brick-and-mortar stores are adapting to the changing consumer trends. Supermarkets in South Korea are reinventing themselves as “grocerants.”
The prepared-food sections in South Korean supermarkets are already very popular, and now some stores are taking it further to offer sit-down dining. Some variants have a food court within the market. The “grocerant” version, operated by the supermarket, offers fresh ingredients, convenience and tasty menus. For example, separate stations offer such options as lobster, juice, salad and steak.
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THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Rebel”
Episodes 27-28
Today, 6:30 p.m.: The battle between Gildong’s men and the King’s army escalates. The King sends reinforcements with Junghak at helm. Garyung approaches the King, luring him with a promise of secrets to be revealed.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Gildong aims his arrow at Garyung, who has been put on a stake as a sacrifice. Mori’s men head for Hyangjumok. Prince Chungwon shows up with his soldiers.
“Should We Kiss First?”
Episodes 5-6
Monday 7:45 p.m.: At seeing Soon-jin again, Moo-han feels like fate is playing tricks on him. Soon-jin’s attack on Moo-han only escalates. Moo-han has mixed feelings about her reaction, as he remembers the scene at the divorce court. Moo-han’s daughter comes to Korea. She boards the flight that Soo-jin’s working on, and their first encounter is unpleasant.
Episodes 7-8
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Intoxication leads to Soon-jin and Moo-han spending the night together. Ever carefully, they reveal their feelings for each other. Soon-jin appreciates Moo-han’s offer to be her friend. Moo-han and his daughter have a long-overdue reunion at a police station when Moo-han is called to get her out of a holding cell. The reunion is anything but happy.
“Return”
Episodes 17-18
Wednesday 7:45 p.m.: Were the boys just at the wrong place and time? Behind all the murders, Ja-hye seems somehow connected. A question surrounds her real identity. With Ahn Hak-soo’s death, Dok-go feels danger closing in. All the princes are questioned about the new murder.
Episodes 19-20
Thursday 7:45 p.m.: In-ho learns the truth and gets enraged at Tae-suk and Hak-bum. Hak-bum breaks down and gets on his knees to apologize. The four princes’ friendship is put to the test, as the conflict between them escalates. Joon-hee’s life is in danger. Dok-go throws a curveball question to Ja-hye, and she responds with a mysterious look.
“Money Flower”
Episodes 7-8
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Mal Ran shows up at Pil Joo’s office with Pil Joo’s DNA test. Seong Man shows up at Ki Chul’s, as he meets Pil Joo. Mal Ran asks Pil Joo to look for Eun Cheon. Pil Joo tails Assistant Oh while he searches for Eun Cheon, and gets attacked. Not knowing Seo Won’s relationship with Boo Cheon, Mo Hyun feels for Seo Won and tries to help her. Boo Cheon and Mo Hyun’s families meet.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Mal Ran tells Pil Joo to forget Mo Hyun. Mo Hyun’s father tells Seong Man he’s chosen to side with Chairman Jang. Pil Joo learns Boo Cheon is not of Jang family blood. Seong Man questions Boo Cheon’s blood relation. Pil Joo tells Boo Cheon the truth about his lineage.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
