The Big Bang VIP Tour held recently at Blaisdell Arena was nothing short of a great success. No other K-pop group of this caliber has ever come to Hawaii for a stand-alone event. The venue was packed with fans and the most surprising fact was that, with an ethnically diverse audience, the entire crowd sang along with Big Bang’s songs in Korean. TOP, one of the group’s more popular members, was also able to make the event at the last minute, making the experience complete.
To start the evening, five lucky audience members were pulled randomly from the crowd to participate in an interactive set of games with each member of Big Bang. The second half of the event was a concert where they sang their top songs. The night proved K-pop can be successful in Hawaii and may lead to more events in the future. Big Bang stayed at the Kahala Hotel & Resort while on Oahu, with the last member departing Oct. 27; some parents of the group’s members were also able to join their sons for a few days.
This week’s synopses
“Perfect Bride”
Episodes 1 and 2
Today, 6:30 p.m.: The peace of the Shin household is destroyed with Shin Joong-nyun’s retirement. Gab-soon and Gab-dol, who’ve been dating for a decade, take their relationship one step further. This causes Gab-dol to back off from the relationship in fear.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Gab-soon decides to take care of the matter on her own. Gab-dol has a change of heart and steps up to the plate. Jae-soon is in a state of confusion in her second marriage. At hearing about her sister Gab-soon’s state, Jae-soon’s thoughts become more complicated.
“Scarlet Heart”
Episodes 13 and 14
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: King Wang Geon senses his days are numbered. Wang Geon discreetly asks Hae Soo to bring the Crown Prince. Hae Soo runs into Wang Wook and Wang Yo and learns of their intentions to strike the king. She rushes to Wang So.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Wang So didn’t get to prepare a birthday gift for Hae Soo. Instead, he takes Hae Soo out for stargazing. Wang Yo makes a miraculous recovery and faces Wang Wook.
“Don’t Dare to Dream”
Episodes 17 and 18
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: At Na-ri’s shocking suggestion that the three of them live together, Hwa-shin and Jung-won are put on edge, but their desire to win pushes them forward. Na-ri gets in trouble at the station and Hwa-shin helps her from behind the scenes. Jung-won takes steps toward marriage with Na-ri.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Na-ri and Hwa-shin’s showdown-like evening passes. Na-ri learns there’s more to what she’s seen from both Hwa-shin and Jung-won. Soo-jung shows up at Jung-won’s house, where the three of them live together.
“Happy Home”
Episodes 2 and 3
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Se-ri presents a paternity test to the family, who won’t believe the child is Man-ho’s. The family is shocked by the news. Hae-ryung runs into Ji-gun at a convenience store. Somehow, Ji-gun feels familiar to Hae-ryung.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Sook-nyo goes to talk to Se-ri, but Se-ri runs away. Hae-ryung collapses at the hospital. Seeing Hae-ryung in that state, Hyun-ki tells her that it’s time to let go.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
