The "K-Drama" column celebrates its seventh anniversary this week. In celebration, many new music videos have been launched for viewing on KLIFE Oceanic Cable channel 81. Also, the recent Korean blockbuster film "Silenced," which was based on a true story, is also available for viewing for a fee. "Silenced," or "Dogani" as it was titled in Korea, was one of the 10 best films in Korea in 2011. KLIFE airs on-demand cultural programming, music videos, dramas and movies.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"If Tomorrow Comes"
Episodes 30 and 31
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Soon-jung gets promoted to co-president, much to everyone’s surprise. Won-seob overhears a conversation between Director Choi and Mr. Son about Soon-jung. He looks back on everything that’s happened and realizes he’s been a fool. Soon-jung keeps tormenting all the interns, especially Un-chae. Jimi and Ji-ho officially become a couple. Suh In-ho ends up in charge of Yoon Son Resort’s new designs.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: In-ho’s father leaves all his account books in Jung-in’s room for her to keep. She is tempted but decides to give them back. This gesture impresses In-ho. Won-seob confronts Soon-jung, but she denies everything. He tells her the only way he’ll believe her is if she shows him the safety deposit box. She agrees. What he doesn’t know is that she’s one step ahead of him.
"History of the Salaryman"
Episodes 21 and 22 (Final Episode)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Ms. Moh tries to kill Woo-hee, but Yoo Bang intervenes just in time. Prosecutor Park almost gives up his investigation, but his resolve is weakened by Yoe-chi’s tears. Yoo Bang spreads rumors of Ms. Moh’s criminal activities. Yoo Bang challenges Hang-woo to a debate on TV. Prosecutor Park subpoenas Ms. Moh.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Yoo Bang hands over evidence of Ms. Moh’s murder attempt on Woo-hee to Prosecutor Park. Hang-woo desperately looks for Woo-hee, who has disappeared. Yoo Bang and Yeo-chi come forward as investors when the Chun Ha Group is on the verge of bankruptcy.
"Live in Style"
Episodes 51 and 52 (Final Episode)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Pal-pal runs away from home and heads to Jura’s house when her father doesn’t approve of her marriage. Dae-ra goes out with the family to celebrate Geum-sung’s birthday. Geum-sung tries her best to bring her mom and dad back together. Yeon-deok tells Eun-girl to stay away from her daughter-in-law.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Sung-ae and Yeon-deok volunteer at a shelter to feed the homeless. Sung-ae’s ex-husband comes and sincerely apologizes to her and wishes her well. He also gives Noh-ra his entire savings and tells her to buy something for her mother. Guh-joong introduces So-hyung to his father and gets his permission to marry her. Geun-hee apologizes to Eun-jeong, telling her that Dae-ra didn’t budge when she tried to seduce him.
"Dummy Mommy"
Episodes 3 and 4
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Sun-young wakes up while taking a CT scan and insists on going home. Young-joo comes to the hospital and goes out looking for Sun-young when she realizes Sun-young’s left the hospital alone. Dat-byeol goes to see her father but sees Chae-rin in her pajamas at her dad’s place. Go-man goes to find Young-joo when he can’t get in touch with her.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Young-joo brings Sun-young to her place. Dae-young calls Young-joo from a holding cell, telling her that he’ll be arrested if he doesn’t come up with $20,000 in settlement money. Dat-byeol is annoyed by the appearance of Sun-young and blames Sun-young for her dad not coming home.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
