Hawaii Theatre for Youth kicks off its season with “A Korean Cinderella,” a modern, K-pop version of the traditional tale. Written by Alvin Chan, the musical opens at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Tenney Theatre. HTY collaborated with the Halla Huhm Dance Studio to create the retelling of the traditional Korean tale “Konji and Patji.” For more information, see www.htyweb.org or call 839-9885.
This week’s synopses
“Wonderful Mama”
Episodes 21 and 22
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Soo-jin asks Hoon-nam to hire a new designer to replace Young-chae, but Hoon-nam says he has no intention of hiring one. Young-chae suggests a competition between her and any new design recruit. Bok-hee follows Ki-nam to Hyeong Jae Apparel.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Da-jung starts collecting evidence of her husband’s infidelity with Young-soo’s help. Hoon-nam finds out Soo-jin lied about the result of the vote at the second presentation. He tells Soo-jin to do the right thing.
“Empire of Gold”
Episodes 5 and 6
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Min-jae’s father gets the news of his daughter-in-law’s death and tries to stop Min-jae’s wedding, but Min-jae pushes ahead with his plans. Min-jae and Tae-joo agree to work together on the reconstruction project and support Cho Pil-doo’s bid to become union president.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Chairman Choi appoints See-yoon to be his heir but is met by the family’s opposition. Tae-joo starts a dangerous gamble to take control of the Sung-jin Group.
“I Can Hear Your Voice”
Episodes 9 and 10
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Min Joon-guk gets a not-guilty verdict with Gwan-woo’s help. Gwan-woo’s heart breaks for Hye-sung, and he doesn’t dare go near her on the day of the judgment. Soo-ha decides to take matters into his own hands when he finds out the judge will rule that Min Joon-guk is innocent. Min Joon-guk also plans to get rid of Soo-ha to get to Hye-sung.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Soo-ha is wanted for the murder of Min Joon-guk. But when he’s caught, he has amnesia and can’t even recognize Hye-sung. Hye-sung takes on Soo-ha’s case to help him, but she does not have enough evidence to prove Soo-ha’s innocence.
“Goddess of Marriage”
Episodes 5 and 6
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-hye avoids Tae-wook and tells Hyun-woo she’s engaged to another man. Tae-jin forces Hye-jung and their daughters to go on air to help with his political career.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Eun-hee sees Seung-soo and Cynthia together at a hotel and faints from shock. Hyun-woo is heartbroken when he hears Ji-hye is engaged.
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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.
