Last Sunday, on Valentine’s Day, the GeNtLe Song Il-Kook Hawaii fan club celebrated its 10th anniversary. Sixty of the 150 members attended a luncheon at the Waikiki Resort Hotel. They sang, played games, celebrated members’ birthdays and shared camaraderie — all in the name of their favorite actor, Song Il-Kook. A handful reminisced about meeting with Song in Korea. They also spoke about his 2008 marriage, his triplets — they were well-versed in the children’s names — and his activities on TV.
Congratulations to Joanne Tachibana, president of the fan club, and all the members who marked the 10th anniversary. Many more years to come!
This week’s synopses
“The Legendary Witches”
Episodes 35 and 36
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Woo-seok blames himself for not saving his father from the fire. Soo-yin feels bad that she can’t be of any comfort to Woo-seok. Bok-nyo confronts Chairman Ma with the truth about the accident.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Ang-rang finds out Chairman has known all along that Do-jin was not his biological son. Do-hyun is discharged from the hospital. He asks Soo-yin to leave everything behind and go with him.
“Root of the Throne”
Episodes 33 and 34
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: When Nam-chun and Kyung-san come looking for Boon-yi and her brother, Gap-bun tells them she never heard of them. Boon-yi meets Yeon-hyang, but Yeon-hyang tells Boon-yi never to look for her again.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Yi Bang-ji finds out Boon-yi met with Yeon-hyang. Jung Do-jeon is exiled. Yeon-hyang plans to kill Yi Seong-gye and have Jung Mong-joo bring stability back to the kingdom. Yi Seong-gye falls from his horse while hunting.
“Remember”
Episodes 15 and 16
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Gyu-man tramples on Mr. Ahn’s pride again as soon as he enters the police station. Gyu-man is furious when he finds out Jin-woo was the one who tipped off the police about his drug party. Jin-woo hands over the video file of Gyu-man’s confession to Prosecutor Tak as evidence.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Suk-gyu visits Gyu-man in jail in hopes of having a heart-to-heart but returns disappointed at Gyu-man’s cold demeanor. Gyu-man gets released with insufficient proof. Jin-woo comes across critical evidence that would bring Gyu-man back to court again.
“Identical Affairs”
Episodes 43 and 44
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Tae-seok informs Chairman Choi that Hae-kang and Jin-eon are working together and asks to combine forces. Jin-eon forms a task force to recall all Pudoxin from the market and aims for the CEO’s position. Woo-joo spends a happy day visiting the aquarium with Hae-kang and Jin-eon.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Gyu-seok is sad to see Yong-gi and Woo-joo prepare to move to the United States. While pursuing Tae-seok, Hae-kang and Jin-eon are shocked to find out he has jumped off the Han River bridge.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
