The seven-member K-pop group BTS continues to make headlines around the world. At last month’s Mnet Asian Music Awards, BTS was named the Artist of the Year for the second year in a row. The group’s song “DNA” is the first by a Korean boy group to claim a spot on Billboard’s Hot 100.
BTS also became the first K-pop group to get on the singles charts in the U.K. and Germany, with a remix of “Mic Drop” by world-class DJ Steve Aoki, featuring rapper Desiigner. I was very surprised to hear the new version on a local radio station while driving the other day.
BTS’ Nov. 19 performance at the American Music Awards brought the star-studded audience to its feet at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, catapulting the group to fame in the United States.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Breezy Love”
Episodes 52-53 (finale)
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: Shinae decides to part with Eujin. Cheongja gets furious when Heera visits her in jail. Keumshil is on pins and needles at home. Mipoong and her family enjoy peaceful days.
“Love Temperature”
Episodes 37-38
>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Soo-jung and Won-joon’s monthlong trial-dating period ends and they have to make a decision. Meanwhile, Jung-sun has to decide between the Hong Kong job offer and Hyun-soo.
Episodes 39-40 (finale)
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Hong-ah gives up on Won-joon because she loves him. Kyung’s attraction for Joon-ha is obvious but she can’t seem to acknowledge it. Jung-woo dreams of loving moments with Hyun-soo. Jung-sun’s mother’s boyfriend walks out on her. Will it be a happy ending for all lovers?
“Judge vs. Judge”
Episodes 5-6
>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Kyung-ho, a model inmate, blows up when another inmate blurts that he would harass the judge, Kyung-ho’s sister. Kyung-ho and Jung-joo hold their mom’s memorial service in two different places. Judge Sa reviews Kyung-ho’s case for a retrial. Kyung-ho and Jung-joo face each other in court, as a judge and defendant. Kyung-ho describes the real culprit and looks toward Dong-ha, who remains composed.
Episodes 7-8
>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-joo and Han-joon are faced with the truth from 10 years ago that can’t be ignored.
“Bravo My Life”
Episodes 21 & 22
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Bum-woo confronts Do-hyun, saying he has feelings for Do-na and won’t back down. Do-hyun puts Bum-woo down, saying he’s no match for him. Do-na tells herself she must not waver between the two. Min-hyung tells Joon-ho’s mistress to break up with him.
Episodes 23-24
>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Dong-woo tells his aunt that he’d rather stay single than marry Ha-kyung. Do-na’s grandma urges her to give Do-hyun a chance. Chairman Jung is found unconscious at the office.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
