Actor Choi Min Shik is most well-known for his main roles in "Old Boy," "I Saw the Devil," "Nameless Gangster" and "New World," and now is starring in two current releases: "The Admiral: Roaring Currents" and Luc Besson’s "Lucy."
"Admiral" has sold more than 17 million tickets in South Korea, blowing past the previous record of 13 million by "The Host," and has become the first domestic film to exceed the $100 million mark. "Admiral" also is currently playing at Consolidated Theatres’ Pearlridge, Koko Marina, Koolau and Mililani multiplexes — the first time a Korean film has been carried in four local theaters.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"Rosy Day"
Episodes 21 and 22
Sunday, 6:30 p.m.: Just after Da-jung asks Jae-woo to be like a brother, he overdoes it to try to prove to her they can’t be just like siblings. After Song-jung tells Dah-ihn about her father, she bumps into him in front of the house. Soon-ok sees them together and overhears him say that he’s her father. Min-shik is conflicted about Jae-woo’s relationship with Da-jung.
Sunday, 7:45 p.m.: Shin-ae catches Jae-woo and Da-jung together. When she pushes him, he ends up stumbling onto Da-jung and kissing her. Shin-ae suspects there’s something going on between them, but isn’t sure. Jae-woo takes Da-jung camping and convinces her they can’t be just brother and sister. Dah-ihn overhears Shin-ae talking with Song-jung about her father.
"Temptation"
Episodes 9 and 10
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Min-woo catches Ji-sun having an affair and uses it to obtain a divorce without alimony. Se-young hears Seok-hoon is getting a divorce, and goes over to see him out of concern.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Seok-hoon comes back from Brazil and wants to work for Se-young again. Se-young is elated to have Seok-hoon back, but puts on a cold front. Min-woo takes Hong-joo to a party, where they run into Se-young and Seok-hoon.
"It’s Okay This Is Love"
Episodes 7 and 8
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Hae-soo is happy to be Jae-yeol’s girlfriend and tries to overcome her fear of intimacy.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Hae-soo and Jae-yeol leave on a spontaneous trip to Okinawa, but the two clash on everything from their flight to lodging. Jae-yeol does his best to keep his temper in check and just waits for nightfall.
"Endless Love"
Episodes 15 and 16
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Tae-kyung takes care of In-ae, who is hospitalized. But Tae-kyung’s mother finds them and drags him away while warning In-ae to stay away from her son. Kwang-cheol tries to convince Kwang-hoon to go back to In-ae, but Kwang-hoon is firm in his decision.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Kwang-cheol tells Kwang-hoon he’d send In-ae to the States, but Kwang-cheol avoids an answer. In-ae finds the same necklace she has on Kwang-cheol and finally realizes how he feels about her. In-ae is arrested and taken to an undisclosed location. Kwang-hoon gets married.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
