Tune in for "The Last Tundra," a special four-part documentary that begins Thursday at 6:50 p.m.
The documentary follows the Nenets, the last reindeer-herding nomads living in the Siberian tundra.
SBS, one of Korea’s largest networks, celebrated its 20th anniversary with this production, narrated by celebrity Hyeon-jeong Ko.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"My Love by My Side"
Episodes 29 and 30
Tonight, 6:45 p.m.: When Mi-sol tells Seok-bin to forget about Yong-woong, he tells her that he can forget about her but not his son. Jin-gook takes Yong-woong and Sun-ah to their country house, upsetting Mrs. Kang.
Tonight, 7:45 p.m.: Mrs. Kang makes Sun-ah sign an agreement not to register the marriage and to forfeit rights to the company. Yoon-jung tries to get pregnant. Mrs. Kang decides that Jin-gook and Su-ah should move upstairs after they marry, having no concern over where Seok-bin and Yoon-jung will stay.
"Warrior Baek Dong Su"
Episodes 17 and 18
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Dong-su sees the ginseng Ji-sun is raising and misses her. Dong-su goes to the palace and sees Young-jo, Gwang-taek and Jung-jo with the queen, who has fainted.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: After learning that Jin-ju is his daughter, Chun tries to spend time with her; Jin-ju is uncomfortable. Chun gets attacked by the Black Lanterns; Ji and Jin-ju help him. Ji is hurt trying to save Jin-ju. Yeo-woon saves Jin-ju.
"Protect the Boss"
Episodes 15 and 16
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: The prosecutors’ office begins an official investigation of DN Group. Chairman Cha suspects there’s someone behind the investigation, and Eun-seol is riddled with guilt. Na-yoon also feels guilty when she learns her mother is behind the investigation.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-heon asks Eun-seol for a temporary breakup. But he gets upset when Eun-seol accepts his suggestion too readily. Then Eun-seol tells him to go on with his life without her.
"Scent of a Woman"
Episodes 11 and 12
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-wook goes into shock when he hears about Yeon-jae’s condition. He soothes his shock with alcohol. Ready to confront Yeon-jae, Ji-wook goes to see her after her recital.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-wook tells Yeon-jae he’ll never see her again, breaking her heart. Eun-seok’s heart also breaks for Yeon-jae, who begs forgiveness of the teacher who had to leave school because of her.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
