K.J. Choi didn’t win the Sony Open this year, but he has the heart of a winner. Choi donated $20,000 to Hawaii’s Korean Cultural Immigration building fund. Choi won the Sony Open in 2008 after attending the 105th Korean Immigration to Hawaii gala dinner. Choi said he decided to donate after noticing that in most areas of the United States he has visited, Korean culture is underrepresented.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"If Tomorrow Comes"
Episodes 5 and 6
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Soon-jung loses control when Won-seob calls her to complain about her talking about Hani to Won-ja. She tells him to stay out of their lives. Jin-gyu starts exercising to shape up and find a bride. His parents keep coaxing Hyun-sook to marry Jin-gyu, but she’s not interested.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Won-ja is appalled about what’s going on between Won-seob and Soon-jung. She tries to convince Soon-jung to give them the boy and leave, promising her monetary compensation. But Soon-jung is determined not to lose her son to anyone. Young-gyun drowns his sorrows in alcohol every night. He brings all his co-workers home in the middle of the night and makes a fool out of himself.
"Thousand Days’ Promise"
Episodes 13 and 14
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Seo-yeon and Ji-hyung happily prepare for their wedding. Hyang-gi gives up on Ji-hyung and gives her blessing. Ji-hyung’s mother tells her husband that Seo-yeon has Alzheimer’s and that they’re getting married.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Seo-yeon and Ji-hyung finally get married, with Seo-yeon’s family in attendance. Ji-hyung’s father tries to resign from his job, but Hyang-gi’s father stops him. Hyang-gi’s mother and Ji-hyung’s mother make up. Seo-yeon finds out she’s pregnant.
"Live in Style"
Episodes 23 and 24
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Shin-ae’s true colors are revealed when she runs into Guh-hyung, effectively stopping her marriage plans. Shin-hyung is relieved that the wedding is called off. Yeon-deok tells Sung-ae to wait and meet her son. Shin-hyung and Sung-are are surprised when they see each other.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Ara is talking to Eun-girl on the phone, but Shin-hyung snatches the phone out of her hands and hangs up. Ara tells him to stay out of her business because she’s never been happier. Shin-hyung asks if their seven years together meant nothing to her, and Ara says yes.
"Tree with Deep Roots"
Episodes 21 and 22
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: The king sends Chae-yoon and the palace maids to promulgate the new alphabet. Jeong Ki-joon is conflicted by the king’s unwavering resolve despite his son’s death. He tries to stop the proclamation of the alphabet by capturing the palace maids.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Pyong and the Ching spy are after So-yi. One of the palace maids makes it back to the king and tells him Yi Shin-jeok might be behind the Ching spy who’s after So-yi. So-yi and other palace maids are captured and taken to Jeong Ki-joon, who now thinks he has successfully stopped the enactment of the new alphabet.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
