The biggest news in Korean entertainment last week was musician and actor Rain entering Korean military service for the next two years. Korean men are required by law to serve in the military. Most men start their military duties right after high school or college. Rain postponed his service to focus on his career, which has included two Hollywood movies: "Speed Racer" and "Ninja Assassin." At 29, Rain will be one of the oldest in his military enlistment class.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"My Love by My Side"
Episodes 27 and 28
Tonight, 6:45 p.m.: A strange man claims to be Yong-woong’s dad. Mi-sol tells Jin-gook’s family that Yong-woong is her son. Mal-ja bumps into Mrs. Kong, a long-lost friend.
Tonight, 7:45 p.m.: Sun-ah asks Seok-bin not to tell anyone that Yong-woong is Mi-sol’s son. When Seok-bin finds out that Yong-woong is his son, he blames his mother for ruining his life. He wants to be a part of Yong-woong’s life, but Mi-sol tells him to leave them alone.
"Warrior Baek Dong-su"
Episodes 15 and 16
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Dong-su saves Ji-sun from Yeo-woon. They decide to burn the tattoo off Ji-sun’s back. Dong-su’s and Ji-sun’s fates change as they erase the tattoo. Dong-su and Yeo-woon start their training under different instructors.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Dong-su continues to train with Gwang-taek to become a better warrior. Three years later, Dong-su is able to fight against Gwang-taek blindfolded. Chun and Ji get shot by arrows; Chun tries to save Ji, but she tells Chun to save Jin-ju instead.
"Protect the Boss"
Episodes 13 and 14
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Eun-seol is shocked by the documents in the chairman’s office but can’t bring herself to confront the chairman. Mr. Jang, the chairman’s assistant, pleads with her to keep her silence. Eun-seol and Ji-heon have fun on their date.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Mu-won is confused by Na-yoon’s confession of love, and Na-yoon is hurt by his reaction. Na-yoon’s comes home and cries to Myong-ran. Eun-seol tries to figure out who’s behind the setup.
"Scent of a Woman"
Episodes 9 and 10
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-wook walks out of dinner with Se-kyong and her family, earning his father’s wrath. But he tells his father he wants to live his own life.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-wook is so worried about Yeon-jae that when she calls, he pours out his heart and tells her about his late mother.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
