The Korean University Club is sponsoring a "K-Drama and Korean Films: Up Close and Personal" event at the University of Hawaii Korean Studies Center Auditorium at 6 p.m. Sept. 27.

I’ll be there to talk about dramas and film with Bill Chung and Jennifer Kim. Seating is limited so e-mail alohajyoung@aol.com to reserve a seat and submit questions. I will also be doing a special giveaway that night for Korean films in the Hawaii International Film Festival.

THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES

"COFFEE HOUSE"
Episodes 17-18 (Last Episode)

Tonight, 6:45 p.m.: Jin-su shows up to do the radio show and Seung-yeon calls Eun-young to let her know. Jin-su goes to see Eun-young at her house, but she’s surrounded by her family. Jin-su asks Eun-young whether this marriage is what she really wants. Seung-yeon is happy with her birthday gift from Jin-su and vows to finish her novel.

Tonight, 7:45 p.m.: Jin-su is arrested for assault and Eun-young’s wedding is ruined. Eun-young visits Jin-su at the police station with her lawyer and asks him what happened. Jin-su tells her, in a very logical manner, why he did what he did. Dong-wook tells Seung-yeon he’ll wait for her until she’s ready to accept him.

"DEFINITELY NEIGHBORS"
Episodes 33-34

Tomorrow, 7:45 p.m.: Sung-jae finally tells his mother he’s back together with Mee-jin. In-soo finally finds Jong-min and takes him home with him. Sun-ok has a hard time understanding her husband’s actions. Jung-soon just sets the date for Woo-jin and he has no choice but to agree to go. Meanwhile, Yong-sil calls Woo-jin to tell him she quits. Mee-jin gets on her knees and begs Jung-soon for forgiveness.

Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Woo-jin tells Yong-sil that he knows who she is and asks if they can’t start over. This makes Yong-sil feel like she’s on Cloud 9. Sung-jae butts heads with his mom when he finds out she told Mee-jin to move in after they get married. Gun-hee tries to give Ji-yong the cold shoulder, but confesses later that he likes her, but is afraid. In-soo still can’t find Jong-min’s mother. Ji-yong gets another gig at a magazine.

"BAD BOY"
Episode 17 (Final)

Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Mrs. Shin is shocked to hear the recording of her voice and is scared to find where Gunwook is. Taesung and Jaein head to Gunwook’s house to look for Gunwook. Taesung sees Jaein mourning and realizes she is in love with Gunwook. Taesung leaves Jaein after telling her to follow her heart. Jaein meets Terra, who asks Jaein about what is happening.

"DRAMA CITY"
Episode 1 of 1

Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Synopsis not available.

"LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL"
Episodes 37-38

Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Jihye and Chorong make a bet about Byungjoon and Ara’s relationship. Minjae inadvertently tells them the truth, and eventually the whole family finds out. Byungtae, trying to minimize the damage, tells the whole family to play dumb. Taesup tells Gyungsu it’s too early for them to get married.

Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Gyungsu’s mother calls and tells him to bring Taesup with him. Gyungsu tells Taesup not to come, but Taesup says he won’t avoid her anymore. Jihye is still furious with Soo-il for "cheating" on her.

Jeff Chung is the general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles in Hawaii. He can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.