Traveling to the east coast of the South Korean peninsula just got easier as a new high-speed train line finished construction in time for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in February. The line, which covers just under 70 miles, cost $3.3 billion.
Traveling from Seoul to Gangneung on the east coast used to take about six hours: three-plus hours by train, then an additional 2-1/2 hours by car. The new high-speed line has reduced that to an hour and 40 minutes from Seoul Incheon Airport. It’s only 69 minutes from the airport to Pyeongchang.
During the Winter Olympics the train will run 16 times a day, then less frequently afterward. The one-way fare will be around $22 to $26, depending on destination.
This week’s synopses
“Breezy Love”
Episodes 44-45
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Deokcheon takes Daehoon to the hospital when Daehoon can’t seem to wake up. Mipoong goes to see Shinae after losing the store. Jango gets hit by a chair at Mipoong’s store and collapses.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Jango befriends every woman, trying to make Mipoong jealous. Daehoon remembers Youngae and they finally get together. Deokcheon sees how Shinae really treats Daehoon when no one’s around.
“Love Temperature”
Episodes 21-22
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-sun puts all his effort into preparing Jung-woo’s proposal, then is dumbfounded to see Hyun-soo with Jung-woo. He asks if Jung-woo knew he was dating Hyun-soo. Both men don’t intend to back down, signaling an all-out war for Hyun-soo’s affections.
Episodes 23-24
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Good Soup is in the red, and its financing is on the chopping block. Jung-woo tells Jung-sun to let his employees go, but Jung-sun confronts him about it. Hyun-soo questions whether Jung-woo’s actions are purely professional. Jung-woo warns Jung-sun the fight has only begun, and to be prepared.
“While You Were Sleeping”
Episodes 21-22
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: In Hong-joo’s dream, Jae-chan faces yet another tough decision. Jae-chan recuperates at Hong-joo’s home. Moon-sun finds out about Hong-joo and Jae-chan’s relationship from 13 years ago and gives Jae-chan the cold shoulder.
Episodes 23-24
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Jae-chan is determined to simultaneously have the organ transplant and autopsy. Though he talked big, he has no confidence. Hong-joo tells Jae-chan she dreamed he won the trial, then they go to the beach together.
“Bravo My Life”
Episodes 5-6
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: RaRa plans a comeback, but it doesn’t work out as she wishes. Do-na is frustrated by an unexplained feeling toward Bum-woo. RaRa tries her best to win her husband’s heart again.
Episodes 7-8
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Bum-woo does fine in the reading but freezes up during actual filming, which upsets Do-na. RaRa is shocked to see her husband with Ha-young. RaRa faces harsh reality while trying to find a job. She goes to Dong-woo and begs him for a part in his new drama.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
