Hawaii has a new Korean channel: Korea Travel Network, which launched Wednesday. KTN is a statewide hotel-only channel that serves the fast-growing Korean tourism market in Hawaii.
The main programming is national news of Korea and valuable tourist information, such as how to tip, smoking laws in Hawaii, how to pump gas and other travel-related information, along with ads from companies that want to target Korean tourists.
KTN is in approximately 100 hotels and more than 33,000 rooms in the islands. The launch is tied to the increase in flights to and from South Korea. There are a total of four daily flights on carriers Hawaiian Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air.
"This is a long-awaited service much needed in Hawaii," said David Jung, president of travel company Tournet Hawaii.
This week’s synopses
"Tasty Life"
Episodes 7 and 8
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Some thugs go to Nam Do Ok and destroy the place, demanding that Shin-jo settle Joo-hyun’s debt. This causes waves in the family. Shin-jo’s older daughters don’t understand why he wants to help his troublemaker daughter. Jin-joo thinks this is a good opportunity to get rid of Shin-jo. Bong-soon takes this opportunity to renovate the restaurant. Hye-ran finds out that she used to know Jae-hyuk’s mother.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: When Jae-hyuk sees In-chul and Sung-joo together at a bar, it leaves him suspicious. Jung-hyun coincidentally applies for a job at Tae-hyung’s company. It turns out she’s a very good review writer, but as usual, things go astray again. Jin-joo lets Mr. Min put money in the restaurant without her mother’s knowledge. Shin-jo warns her against him, but she won’t listen.
"The Chaser"
Episodes 7 and 8
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Hong-seok gets his hand on Ji-soo’s personal schedule and plans her kidnapping with Detective Cho. Ji-soo asks her father for support of a new political party, but Chairman Seo is firm on severing ties with his daughter. Hong-seok kidnaps Ji-soo and tells Dong-yoon to announce the truth.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-soo comes back home but her relationship with her father and brother is strained. Dong-yoon is worried about Ji-soo and tries to bribe Chief Hwang to find the whereabouts of Hong-seok. Jang Byun-ho suggests that Hong-seok attend a news conference, but he refuses, realizing he’s just being used in a political scheme.
"Phantom"
Episodes 7 and 8
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Hyuk-joo visits Haemyung Resort to investigate Nam Sang-won’s case from a year ago. Gang-mi visits the high school to investigate the suicide case of a teenager. But she’s reminded of her high school friend who also committed suicide in her teens.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Gi-young tells the school to stop the midterm exam before it ends up with more victims on its hands, but the school disregards his warning and holds midterms as scheduled. Hyuk-joo visits the resort again for his investigation.
"A Gentleman’s Dignity"
Episodes 11 and 12
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Do-jin and Yi-soo affirm their feelings for each other and become an official couple. But Do-jin tells Yi-soo to follow his "one-sided love manual" for giving him a hard time. Yi-soo makes him happy by carrying out the things in his manual.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Do-jin and the guys are at Do-jin’s discussing Jung-rok’s marital problems when Yi-soo and Colin come knocking at their door. The guys welcome Colin into their house when they find out Colin is Eun-hee’s son. Yi-soo feels uneasy about the appearance of the son of Do-jin’s first love.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
