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There are rare moments in time that can truly unite Koreans all around the world for one single purpose. That moment is taking place this month in South Africa during the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament.
South Korea is in Group B this year along with Greece, Argentina and Nigeria. At press time, South Korea was scheduled to play yesterday against Greece. Several hundred local Koreans and Korean tourists were expected to gather at the Waikiki Resort Hotel at midnight to support the national team. The next game is Thursday against global powerhouse Argentina. Korea will play against Nigeria on June 22 at 8:30 a.m. Hawaii time, when fans will converge again on the Waikiki Resort Hotel to watch Korean-language match coverage on KBFD.
If the South Korean soccer team does well in Group B, it will move on to the knockout round of 16 teams, no doubt further igniting passions in the Korean community here and around the world. Back in 2002, when Japan and South Korea co-hosted the World Cup, the Korean national team made it to the semifinals by defeating Spain in the quarterfinals. The Korean team eventually lost to Turkey to take fourth place—its best World Cup finish ever.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"Butcher’s Daughter," two-part series
Tonight at 6:45-9 p.m.
A special two-part series will air, with a new exciting series, "Coffee House," starting next week. A synopsis was not available for tonight.
"Oh! My Lady," Episodes 15 and 16 (last episode)
Monday at 7:45 p.m.
Gae-hwa’s heart goes out to Min-woo when she sees a package sent by Ye-eun’s mom. Min-woo is left alone with Ye-eun and takes good care of her. Min-woo loses endorsement deals but tells Mr. Jung to pay the fine with his own money. Min-woo’s acting career seems to go down, and he’s even uncertain about his role in Si-joon’s musical.
Tuesday at 7:45 p.m.
Min-woo’s musical is a big success. At the end of his first show, Min-woo asks Gae-hwa to marry him. Astounded, Gae-hwa tells him she’ll never marry anyone. Min-woo tells Byung-hak to formally apologize to Gae-hwa for cheating on her.
"Princess Prosecutor," Episodes 9 and 10
Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.
Hyeri asks Inwoo whether he tried to get close to her on purpose. Hyeri gets mad and gives back everything Inwoo bought for her at the supermarket. Hyeri’s friend Yuna tells her that Inwoo is most likely in love with her. Hyeri meets Inwoo that night and asks him whether he likes her; Inwoo says yes.
Thursday at 7:45 p.m.: Inwoo gets drunk and tells Jenny that he doesn’t want to hurt Hyeri by loving her. Jenny is heartbroken to hear that from Inwoo. Hyeri and Saejun spend time at the playground next to Hyeri’s place. On her way back home, Hyeri sees Inwoo coming home drunk and tries to help him, but he pushes her away.
"Life Is Beautiful," Episodes 11 and 12
Friday at 7:45 p.m.
The whole family is shocked by Grandma’s decision to take Grandpa into her room. Grandpa cleans himself up, even shaving, excited to move in with Grandma. But when he arrives at Grandma’s, she tells him to live in the living room. Grandpa takes his anger out on his son.
Saturday at 7:45 p.m.: Grandma comes home drunk and everyone’s worried sick about her. Byungju tells the family his father should go back to his mistress’s house. Byungtae reminds him they can’t abandon their own father. In the middle of the night, Grandpa finds Grandma sick and wakes up the whole family.
