Who would have thought Hawaii had such strong ties to a successful Korean drama star? Ricky Kim ("On Air," "Jejungwon," "Athena: Goddess of War," "Midas" and "Perfect Spy") was recently caught on camera at Big Island Candies in Hilo. His mother lives on Hawaii island and hosts more than a dozen Korean students a year as a cultural exchange. Kim also visited the Hilo Public Library, where Korean drama DVD sets are popular.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"If Tomorrow Comes"
Episodes 19 and 20
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Un-chae moves out and stays at the apartment, telling her father she’s disgusted by his actions. Il-bong and Hyun-sook find out she’s not pregnant. Yoon Son Construction is in danger of bankruptcy after the machinery the company bought to export turns out to be stolen goods. The victims sue for a large sum, but the company is out of cash thanks to Soon-jung. Jung-in starts to suspect her husband is behind it all.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-in panics in her cell when she realizes her house will be repossessed. Un-chae and Young-gyun can’t see eye to eye and keep hurting each other. Un-chae finds solace in alcohol after she finds herself living in a house that’s been repossessed and without any money. Soon-jung and Han move into Jung-in’s house to try to cheer up Won-seob. When Soo-jung buys Young-gyun drinks to cheer him up, both end up drunk. Young-gyun kisses Soo-jung while calling out for Un-chae.
"History of the Salaryman"
Episodes 9 and 10
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jang Ryang and Beom-joong fight over the vice president position. Yeo-chi goes to see the gang leader to come to an agreement, but she’s taken away. Yoo Bang goes to rescue her and finds out the gang leader is Pang-weol, his cellmate. Yoo Bang is put in charge of reviving the factory through restructuring, but convincing the factory workers proves to be a challenge.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Pang-weol and his gang try to close the factory, but Yoo Bang puts up a fight. Hang-woo and Beom-joong tells Jang Ryang to admit defeat, but Yoo Bang says the fight isn’t over since the new drug is still in development. But Chairman Jin tells the losing team to resign from the company. Yoo Bang goes on a hunger strike to prevent a shutdown.
"Live in Style"
Episodes 39 and 40
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Yeon-deok goes into Shin-hyung’s room to look for a bandage and decides to snoop around. She finds the shopping bag Eun-girl gave Ara.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Yeon-deok runs after Shin-hyung but he drives off. Yeon-deok is hospitalized, and Ara ends up making pumpkin porridge for her in the middle of the night.
"Take Care of Us, Captain"
Episodes 11 and 12
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Da-jin goes to Yoon-seong’s to give him his jacket, but her heart sinks when she sees Ji-won at his place late at night. Da-jin’s flight can’t land due to fog, and a passenger whose husband is critically ill causes a ruckus on board. Da-jin tries to land the plane somehow for her desperate passenger.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Dong-soo’s heart breaks when he sees Yoon-seong kissing Da-jin. He can’t even communicate with Da-jin in the control tower. Clueless about Dong-soo’s feelings for her, Da-jin tells him to remain good friends. Mi-joo looks into Jiwon’s past.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
