South Korean film “Extreme Job” has surpassed 10 million tickets sold Wednesday in the 15 days since opening. Released on Jan. 23, the action-comedy is expected to continue its success at the box office.
Directed by Lee Byeong-heon and stars Ryu Seung-ryong and Lee Hanee (Honey Lee). The film is about a team of narcotics detectives wanting to arrest an organized crime ring.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Fates & Furies”
Episodes 29-30
6:45 p.m. Sunday
Sun-young finds a piece of key evidence that links Jung-ho to Hyun-joo. Sun-young falls victim to a tragic accident. In-joon is on the verge of losing everything because of his love for He-ra. Manipulated by Sung-sook, He-ra falls into Sung-sook’s evil schemes.
Episodes 31-32
7:45 p.m. Sunday
In-joon’s involvement in Hyun-joo’s demise is revealed. Jung-ho and Sung-sook try to obtain all of the power In-joon has left. He-ra’s shocking discovery of the truth behind her sister’s demise throws He-ra into a whirlwind of guilt. Another battle begins for He-ra. In-joon is tried for a crime.
“My Strange Hero”
Episodes 21-22
7:45 p.m. Monday
Bok-su confronts Se-ho, asking him what his intentions are with firing Mr. Park and transferring the students of the Wildflower Class. Mr. Park receives a list of complaints from parents, questioning his teaching methods. Bok-su and Soo-jung get the Wildflower Class motivated to study.
Episodes 23-24
7:45 p.m. Tuesday
Bok-su and Soo-jung put extra effort into make sure Mr. Park’s sacrifice doesn’t go wasted. Soo-jung makes a difficult decision when Bok-su is put in danger again.
“The Last Empress”
Episodes 37-38
7:45 p.m. Wednesday
Sunny confronts Kang-hee about photos belonging to her, but Kang-hee puts the blame onto Yoo-ra. Sunny sets a trap to find the spy working for the Queen Dowager. Wang-sik receives some devastating news from his doctor about his health.
Episodes 39-40
7:45 p.m. Thursday
After being threatened to have a distasteful voice recording exposed to the public, Queen Dowager agrees to give Sunny everything Grandmother gave the queen. Wang-sik ends his relationship with Princess So-jin.
“Healing Love”
Episodes 17-18
7:45 p.m. Friday
Jin-yoo has his hands full with his ex-wife’s unpredictable ways. Jun-seung’s dad and Jae-hak reminisce about the old days. Chi-woo’s father-in-law brings Chi-woo the missing person’s registration form.
Episodes 19-20
7:45 p.m. Saturday
Chi-woo files the missing person’s report. The Chois find out there was never a registration filed for Jae-hak’s daughter. Jin-yoo and his mom run into Chi-woo at the police station. Jun-seung’s mom gets attached to the baby. Song-joo ponders the reason for Chi-woo’s visit to the police station.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
