The most anticipated Korean film this year, “Operation Chromite,” will be released in Hawaii on Aug. 12. The movie was produced by Taewon Entertainment and directed by John Lee, who has been a guest of the Hawai‘i International Film Festival. The Korean War story is about the special operation surrounding the famous Incheon landing, which was the decisive turning point of the Korean War. Hollywood star Liam Neeson stars as Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who led the attack against North Korea in the Battle of Incheon. The film also stars Jung-jae Lee and Bum-soo Lee. “Operation Chromite” opened Wednesday in South Korea to much anticipation and feverish ticket presales.
This week’s synopses
“My Daughter, Sawol”
Episodes 41 and 42
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Ki-hwang sheds tears for his daughter Hongdo. Sae-hoon probes into Hongdo’s accident, putting Hyesang on edge. Chanbin proposes to Sawol as Dukyeh plans to expose everything at Sawol’s wedding.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Ki-hwang supports Dukyeh as the next chairman of Bogum Group. Owel’s accident discovery becomes a noose for Hyesang. All are shocked at Heather’s appearance at Sawol’s wedding.
“Doctors”
Episodes 5 and 6
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Hye-jung heads for the VIP room at the hospital to check on the Boss. She sees a suspicious man in a cap hanging around Boss’ room. Yoon-do provokes Hye-jung for refusing to work under him. Hye-jung takes on a difficult surgery.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m: Hye-jung hands Mal-soon’s phone number to Ji-hong. She asks Ji-hong to print out Mal-soon’s medical records. Ga-jin throws a fit when Hye-jung examines her. Hye-jung asks Yoon-do to take over examining Ga-jin.
“Wanted”
Episodes 7 and 8
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: An article gives rise to criticism against Hye-in’s program. Bo-yun receives a tip from a viewer that becomes a solid lead. Meanwhile, Seung-in and Young-kwan witness an accident while investigating Na Soo-hyun.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: The Wanted team is startled at Jung-ho’s announcement canceling the program. Hye-in frantically searches for Jung-ho’s weakness to use them against him. She receives a call from Kyung-ho, who disappeared. Chills run down Hye-in’s spine as she receives the 6th mission note from a clown.
“Pretty Ugly”
Episodes 19 and 20 (final)
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Dan-tae and Jun-soo set up a trap to get evidence on Yeom Tae-chul for a kidnapping charge. Dan-tae professes his feelings for Gong Shim, who feels burdened by his high status.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Yeom Tae-chul’s henchman tries to run over Gong Shim with a car. Jun-soo is shocked to see the car speeding toward Gong Shim. Meanwhile, Dan-tae has mixed feelings about asking Gong Shim to go abroad to study.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
