Korean cinema is getting a boost late in the summer with "The Admiral: Roaring Currents" hitting more than 10 million tickets sold in the shortest time among all Korean films and "Kundo: Age of the Rampant," a Joseon-period Robin Hood story, nearing the 5-million-ticket mark making it the third best film of the year.
Earlier this year "Miss Granny" was the top film of the year with 8.6 million tickets sold along with "The Fatal Encounter" with nearly 4 million tickets sold. There was a lull in the industry until late July when "The Admiral" debuted. "Kundo: Age of the Rampant" will come to Hawaii on Aug. 29.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"Rosy Day"
Episodes 15 and 16
Sunday, 6:30 p.m.: Jae-woo tells Da-jung that he likes her and that he’ll wait for her decision. Although she doesn’t give him an answer, she’s over the moon. There’s finally peace between the families. Jae-woo finds a man spying through the window and kicks him out, but not before the man claims that he’s Song-jung’s ex-husband. On the way home from the market with Young, Shin-ae sees Jae-woo hugging a girl in the middle of the street.
Sunday, 7:45 p.m.: Da-jung accidently confesses to Jae-woo that she likes him when they are almost caught together by his mother. They celebrate the moment by sharing a cake together. Dah-ae is devastated when she finds out that Hyun-bin left, but she’s ready to fight for him. The whole family is set on finding out whom Jae-woo’s dating, especially Shin-ae. She thinks it’s someone from work until she hears Dah-ihn talking with Jee-ho. She starts to suspect it might be Dah-ihn. Jae-woo and Da-jung share their first kiss at the end of his shoot.
"Temptation"
Episodes 3 and 4
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Min-woo offers a live-in nanny position to Hong-joo. Hong-joo, who wanted some time apart from Seok-hoon, takes the offer and stays at the summerhouse with Roy. Hong-gyu, who’s been following Min-woo with Han-soo, is shocked when he sees Hong-joo with Min-woo.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-sun hires a new private investigator and finds out about Roy. Hong-joo seeks fertility treatment hoping it will help her marital problems.
"It’s Okay This is Love"
Episodes 1 and 2
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jang Jae-yeol (Zo In-sung) is a famous novelist known for his gruesome and disturbing thrillers. Ji Hae-soo (Gong Hyo-jin) is a psychiatrist with a heart of gold. The two meet on a TV talk show when Hae-soo’s roommate asks Hae-soo to be his substitute on the show at the last minute.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Jae-yeol, who is in the middle of his book-signing tour, finds out his girlfriend of three years sued him for plagiarism. Hae-soo runs out of the shower at the sound of the doorbell and finds Jae-yeol standing outside the door.
"Endless Love"
Episodes 9 and 10
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Kwang-hoon meets with the Kingmaker and the Defense Secretary in the States and explains to them about the secret document. Park Young-tae gives Min Hye-rin the pictures of Kwang-hoon with the Kingmaker. Kwang-cheol notices suspicious men monitoring In-ae’s house.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Tae-kyung manages to return to Korea while his bodyguards are away. He goes to see In-ae at her old house only to find out that she’s moved. Hye-rin is furious when she finds out Tae-kyung has returned. Se-kyung warns Kwang-cheol that In-ae could get hurt.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
