July 19 marked the 50th Memorial Ceremony of Syngman Rhee, founding president of the Republic of Korea. Rhee spent more than 25 years fighting for the independence movement of Korea. He was later exiled to Hawaii. The founding president of the Syngman Rhee Society, Donald C.W. Kim, and vice president Don D.K. Kim along with other supporters held a banquet at the Waialae Country Club. In attendance was Rhee’s son Dr. In Soo Rhee and VIPs of the Korean community. Appreciation plaques were given to Maunalani Nursing and Rehab Center, where Rhee spent his last years, and to Wilbert Choi, who helped Rhee in Hawaii. Cedric Choi, a descendent of Wilbert Choi, accepted the plaque.
This week’s synopses
“Here Comes Jang Bori”
Episodes 29 and 30
Sunday, 6:30 p.m.: Soo-mi is devastated when she realizes the top for the First Lady has been switched. In-hwa and Min-jung are happy to present the First Lady with their hanbok, but the First Lady chooses to wear Oak-soo’s hanbok.
Sunday, 7:45 p.m.: Min-jung and In-hwa accuse Oak-soo of switching Soo-mi’s hanbok for the First Lady. But Min-jung’s mother shows up and tells everyone that Min-jung told her to switch the dress. In-hwa is furious when Soo-mi decides to make Bo-ri her apprentice.
“The Privileged”
Episodes 7 and 8
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Yoon-ha tries to appease Ji-yi’s anger when Ji-yi finds out about her true identity. Chang-soo runs into Joon-gi’s old girlfriend at a club and gets surprising news. Ye-won puts a tail on Yoon-ha to secure her position as the heir to Taejin Group.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m: Yoon-ha, Joon-gi, Chang-soo and Ji-yi take a trip to Chang-soo’s summer house. Yoon-ha and Ji-yi enjoy their getaway, but Joon-gi and Chang-soo get into a fight. Ye-won finds out about Joon-gi and decides to use him against Yoon-ha.
“The Mask”
Episodes 11 and 12
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-sook starts to behave more like Eun-ha. When Min-woo tries to take his meds, Ji-sook bumps into him on purpose to stop him. Mi-yeon gets hold of a fatal evidence against Seok-hoon, but she can’t bring herself to see it.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-sook gets a birthday present Eun-ha sent herself a year ago, and finds out about Eun-ha and Seok-hoon’s plot to kill Min-woo. The fact makes Ji-sook care even more about Min-woo. Min-woo prepares a special birthday gift for Eun-ha (Ji-sook).
“The Time We Were Not in Love”
Episodes 3 and 4
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Ha-na ignores office gossip and goes on an overnight business trip with Sung-jae. Ha-na is attracted to Sung-jae, who aggressively pursues her. Won pretends that doesn’t bother him, but he is bothered by Sung-jae’s presence.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Ha-na falls off a bike and breaks her arm. Ha-na’s family, who have been suspicious of Ha-na and Won’s relationship, decided to take a family trip without Ha-na, leaving Won to care for her.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
