KBFD marked its 26th anniversary March 24. In celebration and commitment to Hawaii, KBFD has started a second digital channel, channel 32.2, programmed with Arirang TV from Korea. Now viewers have more access to Korean programming including entertainment shows, K-pop, cooking shows and a travelogue though Korea. Some of the programming is broadcast in English. For more information on Arirang TV, call 521-8066 or visit www.arirang.co.kr.
"If Tomorrow Comes"
Episodes 23 and 24
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Jung-in goes to her hometown and meets Suh In-ho’s father. He believes Jung-in to be a girl he was in love with in the past. Suh In-ho asks her to be his nurse, but she turns him down. Jung-in is about to give up when Suh In-ho calls begging her to help his father. She rushes over and agrees to take care of his father.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: When the family finds out that Hyun-sook is planning on leaving, Jin-gyu says it’s his fault, protecting Il-bong. Jung-in starts her job as caregiver to Suh In-ho’s father and finds that some changes need to be made. Un-chae starts helping out at the restaurant, but Young-gyun doesn’t like it. Won-ja likes it even less when she finds her niece working at the restaurant wearing a uniform.
"History of the Salaryman"
Episodes 13 and 14
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Ms. Moh finds out Chairman Jin has been meeting with Jang Ryang. Yoo Bang is surprised when he finds out Chairman Jin is his investor. He’s skeptical of the chairman’s intentions, but the chairman asks Yoo Bang to train Yeo-chi in return. Yeo-chi is happy to see Yoo Bang again. But she’s confused by her two trainers — Yoo Bang and Hang-woo — who have very different business ethics.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Chairman Jin finds out Ms. Moh’s been involved in corruption, but before he can report her, she reveals other corrupt executives. Yoo Bang believes Yeo-chi and Hang-woo are on the same side and refuses to accept the chairman’s investment. Yoo Bang asks Jang Ryang to find him a new investor, and Jang Ryang offers to invest the money himself.
"Live in Style"
Episodes 43 and 44
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Sung-ae wants to cook for her family even in her poor health, and invites everyone to the house. No-ra calls Dae-ra’s house to invite his family but is turned off by Eun-jung’s cold tone. No-ra meets with her brother and tells him not to do anything that would raise Eun-jung’s suspicions.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Ki-han is overjoyed by the news of No-ra’s pregnancy. Shin-hyung is angry and distrustful when he sees Ara getting out of Eun-girl’s car. Sung-ae collapses and is taken to the emergency room. When she wakes up, she begs Eun-girl to help her end her life and set her free from pain.
"Take Care of Us, Captain"
Episodes15 and 16
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Dong-soo is furious when he finds out about Yoon-sung’s past. He rushes over to Yoon-sung’s house and asks him how much longer he was planning to hide the truth. But Dong-soo tells Yoon-sung not to tell the truth to Da-jin, afraid she’d be hurt. Da-jin enjoys herself on an official date with Yoon-sung.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Mi-joo asks Da-jin out for a chat, and Yoon-sung is worried they will talk about him. Da-jin takes Bbo-song to Dong-soo’s for a visit. Dong-soo warns Da-jin that she knows little about him. Da-jin and Yoon-sung experience turbulence during a flight. While Da-jin remains calm, Yoo-sung gets nervous.
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Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.