Hawaii is America’s true melting pot, with many ethnicities represented in our community. Yet many of us have lost the ability to speak our native language.
I was not able to speak Korean but heard it around the house growing up. It wasn’t until I studied in Korea for a year while in college that I really learned the language.
Why is it important? Learning a language really helps you to better understand the culture of the country. Your scope of friends will expand tremendously, it can help your business, retain your cultural identity and allow you to help others who may end up visiting that country.
Many of our viewers enjoy our dramas by reading the English subtitles. But if you know Korean, the dramas could end up being twice as enjoyable if you understand the nuances of the language and culture.
If you’re serious about learning the language, there are 23 Korean-language schools in Hawaii to help you.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Breezy Love”
Episodes 28-29
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: Shinae decides to start working at the company and introduces herself to Mipoong’s colleague as Mipoong looks at her in bewilderment. Rumors involving Shinae and the Winners Group’s heir circulate. Shinae is relieved things are moving along as she planned.
>> Today, 7:45 p.m.: Mipoong and Deokcheon sit down for dinner. Deokcheon asks about her family in the North. Deokcheon asks Shinae to leave so he can talk to Mipoong alone. Shinae can’t stand the two getting closer.
“Distorted”
Episodes 21-24
>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Moo-young doesn’t understand when Suk-min tells him to give up on Chul-ho’s case. He retraces the case to find a reason to continue probing. Tae-won pressures Young-ki while waiting for a chance to resolve Nam Kang-myung’s issues.
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Moo-young is confused when Nam Kang-myung comes in through Goong-pyung Pier, not Kyung-in Pier. Suk-min senses a trap and sends So-ra and Moo-young separately. Goong-pyung Port is in chaos with media and victims waiting for Nam Kang-myung.
“Into the World Again”
Episodes 29-32
>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-won and Hae-sung meet an eccentric potter, as instructed by Mrs. Do. Chairman Cha is enraged to find out Tae-hoon has been seeing Hae-sung’s sister. Hae-sung feels sudden pain and collapses, realizing his time to return is near.
>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Hae-sung sees his body disappearing and prepares for his parting. Jung-won meets with Park Dong-suk and finds a new lead for the 12-year-old murder. When he finds out Hae-sung’s days are numbered, Min-joon confronts Chairman Cha.
“Band of Sisters”
Episodes 41-42
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Ki-chan gets hurt in an accident and bleeds from his brain. He heads for Chairman Goo’s house. Chairman Goo tells him Se-ho’s last words were about his grandmother.
>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Deul-re finds out Dal-hee is taking medicine when she’s supposed to be pregnant. She gets ahold of the medicine and finds out what it’s for. Meanwhile, Chairman Goo asks Se-joon what he’d do if his grandma were alive.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
