K-pop groups BlackPink and BTS had a busy week in the U.S. BlackPink performed live on CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Monday at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, marking their debut on American television with the hit song “Ddu-du Ddu-du.” The following day, the group appeared on “Good Morning America.” BlackPink is scheduled to perform in Los Angeles and Chicago in April. Meanwhile, boy-group sensation BTS made their first appearance at the Grammy Awards last week. Although they were nominated, they didn’t walk away with an award this year.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Fates & Furies”
Episodes 33-34
6:45 p.m. Sunday
Two years have passed and In-joon is released from prison. In-joon pledges revenge on the Tae family, while giving cold shoulder to He-ra. He receives a call that bolsters his determination.
Episodes 35-36
7:45 p.m. Sunday
In-joon is appalled to face the truth. In-joon’s mother forsakes even her daughter, Jung-min, to solidify Jung-ho’s future. He-ra takes this opportunity to bring down Jung-ho and his mother.
“My Strange Hero”
Episodes 25-26
7:45 p.m. Monday
Soo-jung decides to become a whistleblower to expose Sulsong High School’s corruption. Bok-su can’t help but worry over her decision. Se-ho aggressively pursues his mother’s position as the running chairman of Sulsong. An event revives a nightmare from nine years ago.
Episodes 27-28
7:45 p.m. Tuesday
As a result of someone’s plotting, Sulsong High’s scandal faces another phase. Public opinion turns against Bok-su. To cheer up Bok-su, Soo-jung plans a date, and the two decide to begin a new chapter in their relationship.
“The Last Empress”
Episodes 41-42
7:45 p.m. Wednesday
With Sunny’s support, Lee Hyuk begins to change. Sunny and Lee Yoon seek the truth about Empress So Hyun’s demise. They hold out their hands to Yu Ra, who knows the real identity of Wang-sik, to strike the Queen Dowager.
Episodes 43-44
7:45 p.m. Thursday
Another truth is hidden behind the death of Empress So Hyun. Sunny is put through an obstacle course of events to find the culprit. The Queen Dowager sets a trap that causes Sunny to lose the culprit. The battle over the witness, Kang Joo-seung, ensues. The nightmare of seven years ago continues.
“Healing Love”
Episodes 21-22
7:45 p.m. Friday
Song-joo finds that Chi-woo is not Sam Sook’s real daughter. Jun-seung’s mother pushes Eun-joo to register the baby to the Yang family. Jun-seung blames Eun-joo for ruining his chance to marry Yi-yoo. Song-joo is reminded of the past and pledges never to return to that place. Joo-ah causes a big headache for the family. Wan-seung is visited by a past girlfriend. Jin-yoo’s wife resorts to lies and deceit to try to get him back.
Episodes 23-24
7:45 p.m. Saturday
Chi-woo and Jin-yoo find comfort in each other. Jin-yoo’s ex-wife hires Jun-seung’s firm. Chi-woo’s painting catches Yi-yoo’s eyes. Madam Jeong begs Song-joo to live as Chi-woo’s mother when she is found. Song-joo gets her hands on the DNA results.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
