South Korea’s most famous singer, PSY, released his eighth album two weeks ago. PSY became a global phenomenon with his 2012 music video “Gangnam Style” with his horse-riding dance move. “Gangnam Style” is approaching 3 billion views on YouTube.
PSY has two new music videos — “I LUV IT” and “New Face” — both already have more than 30 million views on YouTube. “I LUV IT” has a cameo appearance by PSY’s good friend, actor Byung Hun Lee, who dances as if he is a mime behind a wall.
“New Face” stars Apink girl group member SON. SON is now one of the most sought-after models for advertisements in South Korea. Both music videos have a lot of new dance moves from PSY, supported by a large dance troupe behind him. He continues to entertain with every new album.
PSY was born as Park Jae-sang Dec. 31, 1977, to a very affluent family in Gangnam, South Korea.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Perfect Bride”
Episodes 57 and 58
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: Shi-nae kneels in front of Ki-ja, begging her to meet her father. Gab-soon feels guilty that Gab-dol lied when he told his mother that she’s pregnant. She’s ready to confess the truth.
>> Today, 7:45 p.m.: Do-geum comes clean and tells Soo-jo he’s responsible for Ji-ha leaving him. Soo-jo packs up and leaves home, telling everyone he’ll marry Ji-ha. Joong-nyun is blinded by Kkot-nim’s sweet words and borrows money from Se-gye to give to her, supposedly for a lawyer’s fee.
“Whisper”
Episodes 12 and 13
>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Il-hwan believes Jung-il is unable to attack him with the history of Tae Baek and Bo Guk. But Jung-il is ready to forsake Bo Guk to take revenge against Il-hwan. Jung-il holds a news conference, announcing his intention to give Bo Guk to the government. Young-joo is reinstated at the police. Young-joo and Dong-joon combine forces to put real pressure on Tae-gon.
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Soo-yun wants to take on Tae-gon’s case to prevent Tae Baek’s embezzlement news from spreading further. Meanwhile, Young-joo and Dong-joon want to take on his case to further probe into Tae Baek’s wrongdoings. With two extreme situations, Tae-gon debates who to pick. Young-joo issues the subpoena for Il-hwan.
“Love in Trouble”
Episodes 3 and 4 Wednesday; 5 and 6 Thursday
>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Bong-hee thinks she was fated to meet Ji-wook. Ji-wook also thinks fate brought them together, but he thinks it’s an ill fate. He tells Bong-hee that he never wants to see her again. After some time passes, a mysterious couple visits Ji-wook and Bong-hee.
>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Bong-hee finds a mysterious memo on her desk. A chase between the real culprit and Bong-hee begins. Ji-wook gets intertwined in this chase. Suspicious partners start working together.
“Band of Sisters”
Episodes 9 and 10
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Kye-hwa is set on ruining Deul-re and sets a trap. Ki-chan learns that Ha-ri went to Gongryong for an interview. He’s frustrated he can’t tell Ha-ri that Se-kyung, the one responsible for Jae-il’s death, holds a management position at the company.
>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Se-kyung wants the best tutor for her son, Yong-ha. She starts interviewing candidates. Eun-hyang, with her teaching certificate, grabs this chance to approach Se-kyung.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
