Check out the latest Korean rom-com “Like for Likes.” The film, released Feb. 17 in Korea, has an all-star cast of Mi-yeon Lee, Ji-woo Choi (“Winter Ballad”), Ah-in Yoo (“Roots of the Throne” and “Veteran”) and Joo-hyeok Kim. “Like for Likes” is about couples falling in love by clicking “like” all the time on social media. The film opened at Pearlridge Consolidated Theatres on Friday.
This week’s synopses
“The Legendary Witches”
Episodes 37 and 38
Today, 6:30 p.m.: An installation ceremony for Do-hyun and Woo-seok is held, and Soo-yin accompanies Do-hyun to the ceremony. Weol-han asks Poong-geum to marry him. Soo-yin’s Gorosoe bread is featured in a world-famous food magazine.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Woo-seok is arrested on slush fund and corruption charges. Suspecting that Woo-seok is being set up, Do-hyun tries to find out what his father is up to.
“Root of the Throne”
Episodes 35 and 36
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung Mong-joo (Poeun) banishes Yi Seong-gye’s followers to exile. The king orders Cheok Sa-gwang’s execution. Bang-won runs away carrying Yi Seong-gye and hides out in a mountain cabin. Jung Mong-ju heads to Yi Seong-gye’s residence in Gaekyung.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Yi Bang-ji confronts Cheok Sa-gwang. Bang-won runs into Jung Mong-joo at Sunjuk Bridge. Finding out Yi Bang-won’s plan, Moo Hyool rushes to inform them that the lady with Jung Mong-joo is in fact Cheok Sa-gwang. Meanwhile, Myo-sang and Boon-yi anxiously await Bang-ji and Moo Hyool’s return. Notice of Bang-won’s execution is posted around town.
“Remember”
Episodes 17 and 18
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Dong-ho falls into Nam Il-ho’s trap. Dong-ho’s arrest throws Jin-woo into a complicated predicament. Gyu-man and Attorney Hong search for someone who’ll falsely testify in his case. Suk-gyu hands over the National Forensic Service’s report on a knife that would implicate Gyu-man.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: The trial comes to a temporary halt with Jin-woo’s memory loss. Dong-ho begs Jin-woo to defend him. Suk Joo-il, on his deathbed, leaves Dong-ho with evidence to bring Ilho Group to its demise. Prosecutor Tak recommends In-ah to represent Nam Il-ho.
“Identical Affairs”
Episodes 45 and 46
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Chairman Choi holds onto his last breath until Jin-ri comes to see him. Hae-kang visits Jin-eon to comfort Se-hee. She confesses her true feelings for Jin-eon. Tae-seok is furious to find out Gyu-seok and Yong-gi left for the United States.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Hae-kang and Jin-eon find their path to happiness. Jin-ri blames Hae-kang for her father’s death. Se-hee tells her that Min Tae-seok is to blame, and to check Chairman Choi’s cellphone. Hae-kang sees Min Tae-seok’s text message and discreetly trails him.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
