You don’t have to travel to Korea to see an example of a traditional royal palace. The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Center for Korean Studies buildings were inspired by Kyongbok Palace in Seoul. The main building is adapted from the design of the palace’s throne hall, or Kunjongjon, where the king’s coronation and court rituals were held. The octagonal pavilion was inspired by the Hyangwonjeong Pavilion on the palace grounds. Completed in 1979, they are a marvel of carpentry and stonework by Korean craftsmen. It’s an ideal spot for photos, so get those selfie sticks ready!
This week’s synopses
“The Legendary Witches”
Episodes 39 and 40 (Final episode)
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Woo-seok tells Chairman Ma that he’ll expose his wrongdoings. Soo-yin finally decides to bid farewell to Woo-seok, but he tells her he’ll wait for her. Shinhwa Group copies Soo-yin’s gorosoe water bread and puts it on the market.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Soo-yin and the girls expose Shinhwa Group for copying their gorosoe water bread. Ju-ran begs them for forgiveness, but they refuse to settle. Woo-seok leaves for Paris.
“Root of the Throne”
Episodes 37 and 38
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung Do-jeon seeks a proclamation from the King, and urges him to officially announce Jung Mong-joo’s treason by displaying his head publicly. Bang-won orders Boon-yi to find out who’s putting up the fliers calling for his death . Yeon Hwang seeks out Jung Do-jeon. Scholars boycott the civil service exam and Bang-won sets out to persuade them otherwise.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: The court officials and scholars are persuaded to return to their posts. Yeon-hee tells Boon-yi to keep her distance from Bang-won. Before departing, Bang-woo warns that he will end his life if his whereabouts are discovered. Geumwol Temple’s chief reverend tells Lady Kang that her life will be cut short if Bang-seok doesn’t ascend the throne.
“Remember”
Episodes 19 and 20 (Final episode)
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jin-woo sets the final stage to expose the truth. Suk-gyu senses that Su-bum is in imminent danger. Dong-ho sets out to search for Su-bum. Jin-woo presents the knife as evidence along with Detective Kwak’s testimony.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Jin-woo and In-ah do their best to bring down the Ilho Group. Jin-woo asks Bae Chul-ju to testify in an effort to prevent any loopholes for Gyu-man. In-ah stands as a prosecutor in the trial. Hong Mu-seok tells Dong-ho and Prosecutor Tak he has a lead that will bring Ilho down for good.
“Identical Affairs”
Episodes 47 and 48
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: On her way to meet Tae-seok, Jin-ri realizes she’s being followed by the detectives. She diverts their attention, giving Tae-seok time to escape. Jin-eon tells Hae-kang he will give her the ring when she’s ready. Hae-kang disappears, leaving a note saying she’ll come back for the ring in a year.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Jin-eon walks into a restaurant and runs into Hae-kang. He finds out she’s working there to help prove a friend’s innocence. Hae-kang finds Jin-eon drunk at his home and hears him reveal his true feelings. Tae-seok comes home physically sick and Jin-ri helps him to her bed. She runs into Jin-eon coming down the stairs.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
