Korea’s best box-office hit this year, "War of the Arrows," opened at the Pearlridge theaters Friday.

This historical action film takes place during the Manchu War of 1636 when nearly a half-million people in the Joseon Dynasty are taken captive by the Qing Dynasty of China.

Among the captives is Ja-in, whose sister Nam-yi is a master archer. Jyu Shin Ta, a fierce warrior in Qing’s army who is also a master archer, faces off with Nam-yi as she strives to save her sister.

THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES

"My Love
Episodes 31 and 32

Tonight, 6:45 p.m.: As Jin-gook and Sun-ah’s wedding approaches, Mi-sol is kidnapped. Sun-ah gets a text message and leaves the wedding. When she finds Mi-sol, she also finds a note telling her not to marry Jin-gook or things will get worse. Mi-sol figures out that Seok-bin is behind the kidnapping.

Tonight, 7:45 p.m.: Both Jung-ja and Seok-bin can’t believe that he’s sterile. Jung-ja talks to Seok-bin’s doctor and persuades him to tell Seok-bin the results of the fertility test were wrong. Seok-bin is finally happy about Yoon-jung’s pregnancy. Mrs. Kang is so happy that she gives Seok-bin 3 percent of the company’s share.

"Warrior Baek Dong Su"
Episodes 19 and 20

Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Gwang-taek cries as he holds Ji in his arms as she takes her last breath. Chun hears Jin-ju crying and senses Ji’s death.

Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Dong-su is caught by Hong Dae-ju at the palace. Dong-su asks Gwang-taek about his parents’ death. Gwang-taek tells him that Hong Dae-ju is the one responsible for their deaths. Dong-su prepares himself for revenge.

"Protect the Boss"
Episodes 17 and 18 (Last Episode)

Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Eun-seol honks her horn by mistake, alerting Ji-heon. Ji-heon finds out about his father’s biopsy.

Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-heon announces his relationship with Eun-seol to a group of reporters. Chairman Cha summons Ji-heon and Eun-seol. Ji-heon declares he has no intention of running the company.

"Scent of a Woman"
Episodes 13 and 14

Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-wook steers his car into an oncoming truck to save Yeon-jae. The accident only confirms Ji-wook’s feelings for Yeon-jae, and Ji-wook calls off the wedding.

Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Se-kyong finds out Yeon-jae has cancer and let Ji-wook go. Ji-wook tries to help Yeon-jae accomplish everything on her "bucket list."

Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.