Pamela Young has turned her recent trip to Korea into a video travelogue, airing as part of KITV’s newscasts at 5 and 10 p.m. The series started April 28 and will go for four weeks with a special telecast June 14 at 7:30 p.m. on KITV. Several K-pop celebrities are the focus on Young’s "Mixed Plate" series, including Super Junior and MUST. She also explores the phenomenon of K-dramas.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"If Tomorrow Comes"
Episodes 34 and 35
Today, 6:45 p.m.: When Won-seob goes on a fishing trip, Soon-jung calls a meeting with the creditors, Professor Suh, Jung-in and all the vendors Jung-in owes money. All are against Jung-in’s comeback, but In-ho steps in and threatens to quit if they don’t accept Jung-in. Il-bong is falling hard for Yoo-jin, which pains Hyun-sook. Ji-ho ends up meeting Jimi’s whole family when he takes her home. Director Choi gets in trouble when he tries to help Jung-in.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Won-seob asks In-ho about his relationship with Jung-in. In-ho makes it clear that they are nothing but co-workers. Jung-in and Soon-jung strike a deal, and both get what they want. Jung-in and Won-seob go to court to file for divorce, but Won-seob is hesitant. But when Jung-in shows no hesitation, Won-seob decides to marry Soon-jung right away. Il-bong and Yoo-jin struggle to keep their feelings in check, but on the way to the airport, they decide to stop being cautious and take off for the ocean, leaving In-ho crazy with worry.
"Fashion King"
Episodes 3 and 4
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Young-gul wanders the streets hungry when Jae-hyuk turns him away. But he runs into Ga-young, and the two find a place to stay together. They decide to make clothes and sell them to make a living. Ga-young’s designs catch the eyes of Michael, a fashion designer, and Young-gul gets his business card. But when Young-gul goes to see Michael at his office, he runs into Anna.
Tuesday, 7:45p.m.: Young-gul and Ga-young have a cozy dinner to celebrate the offer from Michael. But their happiness is short-lived when they’re arrested. Ga-young is released with Jae-hyuk’s help, but Young-gul goes to trial and is sentenced to one year in prison. Young-gul thinks Jae-hyuk is behind the legal trouble. Anna accepts Jae-hyuk’s offer and returns to Korea with him.
"Rooftop Prince"
Episodes 3 and 4
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Tae-yong’s grandma is ecstatic when she sees Prince Yi Gak, thinking her grandson has come back, but Prince Yi Gak tells her she’s got the wrong person. Tae-moo tries to discern the whereabouts of Park Ha. The prince and Park Ha go to the country to buy discounted strawberries, but Park Ha gets mad at the prince when he refuses to put himself to work.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Park Ha loses her $40,000 check and is about to lose the store when she can’t come up with the payment. Sena offers to give her the money if she returns to the states. Man-bo, Yong-sul and Chi-san decide to work part time to help out Park Ha.
"Dummy Mommy"
Episodes 7 and 8
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-do uses Young-joo’s family as grounds for divorce and decides to use Dae-young to get Young-joo into trouble. Chae-rin uses her position as an investor to interfere in Young-joo’s work.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Dat-byul gets curious about her mom and decides to take Soo-hyun’s advice and spend time with her mom. Dat-byul comes to Young-joo’s office and asks her mom out on a date. Dae-young is released when Jung-do posts his bail. Young-joo needs money for Dat-byul’s visa and hesitantly asks Jung-do to pay her back for supporting him while he was studying in Germany.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
