Three new dramas are scheduled to begin in March; here’s the lineup. “The Fiery Priest” will replace “Fates & Furies” starting March 3. The drama follows Kim Hae-il, an enthusiastic priest with anger-management issues (played by Kim Nam-gil), a timid detective, Koo Dae-young (Kim Sung-kyun), and Park Kyung-sun (Lee Hanee), an ambitious prosecutor.
“Haechi,” a Joseon dynasty period drama will begin March 4 replacing “My Strange Hero.” Set during the 18th-century, four very different people from across the land join forces to make Prince Lee Geum claim the throne as king. They journey on a path to reform and rebuild the Saheonbu, the Office of the Inspector General.
“Big Issue” will replace “The Last Empress” on March 13. Han Seok-joo (played by Joo Jin-mo) used to be a photographer for the top newspaper company in Korea. Due to one photograph, he loses his family and job.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Fates & Furies”
Episodes 37-38
6:45 p.m. Sunday
Soo-hyun digs deep into He-ra’s history but is dumbfounded by He-ra’s very honest response. He-ra realizes her feelings for In-joon came at a great cost. She seeks out Soo-hyun to deliver crucial evidence in an effort to save In-joon. Chairman Tae Pil Woo’s condition is made public.
Episodes 39-40 (finale)
7:45 p.m. Sunday
Hyun-joo awakes from her coma. The truth behind why Tae-oh had sought out He-ra is revealed. Soo-hyun says her last farewell to Jenny and Tae-oh. Will they finally be able to seek revenge and find peace?
“My Strange Hero”
Episodes 29-30
7:45 p.m. Monday
Bok-su and Soo-jung reveal the truth about Sulsong High School’s corruption through a public hearing. Cornered with nowhere to turn, the director announces the shutdown of the school. The Wildflower Class’ joint efforts allow them to come together to save their school.
Episodes 31-32 (finale)
7:45 p.m. Tuesday
In an effort to keep the school open, Se-ho confesses to Sulsong High’s corruption. Will Bok-su and Soo-jung be able to save both their love and Sulsong High?
“The Last Empress”
Episodes 45-46
7:45 p.m. Wednesday
Wang-sik confronts Queen Dowager and Lee Hyuk to save his brother, Dong Shik. Lee Hyuk unmasks the truth about the real Na Wang-sik and Sunny. Kang Hee continues to scheme in order to make Princess Ari the next empress.
Episodes 47-48
7:45 p.m. Thursday
Queen Dowager announces that Princess Ari must be appointed a lawful guardian quickly. Wang-sik returns to the palace. Kang Joo-seung gains some of his memory back from his time with the late Empress So Hyun.
“Healing Love”
Episodes 25-26
7:45 p.m. Friday
Chi-woo’s family is in dire financial situation as Joo-ah roams the streets penniless. Jae-hak goes to the police station to register his DNA. Seeing other family members getting close to Chi-woo, Song-joo warns her not to get close to her family.
Episodes 27-28
7:45 p.m. Saturday
Jin-yoo thanks Chi-woo for walking Gi Ppeum to the bus stop. Jin-yoo opens up to Chi-woo and their bond becomes stronger. Song-joo asks Parks to move. Jae-hak questions Song-joo’s harsh action toward Chi-woo’s family.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
