H.O.T., the K-pop idol group from the 1990s, will be holding their first concert since they split up in 2001. The concert will be in October at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul. The group, which debuted in 1996, had many hits and its five albums sold at least 1 million copies each.
H.O.T., aka High-five of Teenagers, consisted of Moon Hee-joon, Kangta, Lee Jae-won, Tony An and Jang Woo-hyuk. They were the pioneers of “hallyu,” or the Korean Wave, which refers to the spread in international popularity of South Korean culture. The group’s most notable songs are: “Candy,” “We Are the Future,” “Wolf and Sheep,” “I Yah!” and “A Song for Lady.”
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Let Me Introduce Her”
Episodes 9-10
>> 6:30 p.m. Sunday
Eun Han and Kang Woo try their best to find out the truth about Anchor Kang Chan Ki and his wife. After observing Eun Han’s behavior and her wrist, Soo Jin looks into Shin Hyun Seo. Eun Han on the other hand, ignores Soo Jin’s questions. Eun Han’s memory starts to come back after she sees a pen on Chan Ki’s ear.
Episodes 11-12
>> 7:45 p.m. Sunday
Eun Han barely escapes Detective Kim’s pursuit. Kang Woo tells Eun Han’s family he performed the surgery on Eun Han, revealing her true identity. Eun Han heads to Musin Station to return an item, while Soo Jin informs Detective Kim of her whereabouts, in order to get rid of her.
“Still 17”
Episodes 7-8
>> 7:45 p.m. Monday
Seo Ri reminds Woo Jin of the accident 13 years ago he tried so hard to forget. He decides to move elsewhere for a month to avoid living with Seo Ri, but she soon finds out she is the reason he is leaving home.
Episodes 9-10
>> 7:45 p.m. Tuesday
Over various events and incidents, Woo Jin and Seo Ri become closer. Woo Jin has found his smile again thanks to Seo Ri. Then Woo Jin sees Seo Ri looking up at the sky as she did 13 years ago, bringing back painful memories from the past.
“Your Honor”
Episodes 7-8
>> 7:45 p.m. Wednesday
If Kang Ho sticks it out for a month, he could find himself a million dollars richer. He plans to survive the month, hit big and leave. Kang Ho is set to become the star judge. But his plan is in a precarious state as his enemies appear again, creating difficulties he must overcome.
Episodes 9-10
>> 7:45 p.m. Thursday
Kang Ho becomes the star judge after he hands down a case out of spite. So Eun is moved by his unconventional tactics. They seem to get closer, only to face distance again over a case.
“Rich Son”
Episodes 53-54
>> 7:45 p.m. Friday
Hyo Dong runs into the loan sharks and they start to follow him. Gwang Jae works diligently in manual labor to pay off the debt. Hyun Sook and the family find out Myung Ha has been seeing Mong Mong. Hyun Sook is devastated by all that’s been happening at the house.
Episodes 55-56
>> 7:45 p.m. Saturday
Myung Ha is dragged home. He tells the family how he feels about Mong Mong. Hyun Sook discovers Mong Mong passed out at the rooftop house. Gwang Jae starts paying back his father’s debt. A Chinese man comes looking for Myung Ha at Gwang Jae’s construction site.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
