Korean cuisine has been gaining popularity in Hawaii along with K-drama and K-pop. KBFD has produced a three-part special report titled “K-Food Wave in Hawaii,” which will air this week.
Part one will feature chef Grant Sato, from the Kapiolani Community College Culinary Arts Program, who has developed his own fermentation method using local ingredients. Sato won the Global Taste of Korea cooking competition in Seoul in August 2015.
Part two features KCC instructor Walter Rhee, who promotes Korean cooking to non-Koreans. Part three will showcase students of the Culinary Arts Program, the future chefs of Hawaii. The three-part series will air at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tune in and learn how healthy Korean food is, and learn alternative ways of healthy cooking.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Perfect Bride”
Episodes 5 and 6
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: Ignoring Mal-nyun’s claim that Gab-soon is not at the temple, they head to the temple to see for themselves. Still not happy with Jae-soon’s husband, Joong-nyun holds a birthday party at home and invites the family.
>> Today, 7:45 p.m.: Gab-soon tells her sister, Jae-soon, how Gab-dol has changed since they started living together. Gab-soon breaks down in tears. Gab-dol gets caught working at a restaurant and tells his sister everything.
“Scarlet Heart”
Episodes 17 and 18
>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.: As Wang So’s revolt ensues, Queen Yoo demands the king abdicate the throne to Prince Wang Jung. The king feels greatly betrayed by Queen Yoo. Wang So ascends to the throne with help from Queen Hwangbo and Yeon-hwa.
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-mong tries to dissuade Hae Soo from marrying King Gwangjong, but she doesn’t give up. On the eve of the ritual, Hae Soo suggests the king go outside. The two leave the palace and enjoy time together.
“Don’t Dare to Dream”
Episodes 21 and 22
>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Hwa-shin is surprised and disappointed by Na-ri’s response to his proposal. He tries even harder to win her over. Hwa-shin’s voice phishing scam is known to all of the Rock Villa family, throwing them into chaos. Hwa-shin sets a date to introduce Na-ri to his mother.
>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Hwa-shin falls into despair at the test results. He hesitates to tell Na-ri, who has only recently begun to show her feelings for him. A rumor that Na-ri suffers from breast cancer circulates.
“Happy Home”
Episodes 8 and 9
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Se-ri discovers Man-ho took a loan from a loan shark and decides Mi-soon is the only person who can help them. Gyeong-ok asks Hae-ryung to look after the orphanage kids who await surgery and she visits them at the hospital. Hyun-ki sees Hae-ryung at the hospital.
>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Hyun-ki refuses to divorce. At his adamant refusal, Gyeong-ok and Young-eun press harder for a divorce. Hae-ryung gives support and courage to Ji-gun, who’s anxious over Yoon-ho’s surgery.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
