K-pop idol group Black Pink just released their four-song mini album “Square Up” on June 15. The four-member girl group, formed by YG Entertainment, comprises Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa.
The group debuted in 2016 with hit singles “Whistle” and “Boombayah;” the hit “As if It’s Your Last” was released in 2017.
The mini album’s tracks are “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,” “Forever Young,” “Really” and “See U Later.” The album surpassed 40 million views on YouTube in less than 30 hours after its release.
Black Pink kicks off a tour of Japan next month, performing a total of six shows in Osaka, Fukuoka and Chiba.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Secret Mother”
Episodes 9-10
>>> Sunday, 6:30 p.m.: Eun Young comes back as a tutor. Yoon Jin decides to take Eun Young back, but has a hard time getting over a traumatic memory. Eun Young hears her sister, whom she so desperately wanted to find, was brought to the emergency room.
Episodes 11-12
>> Sunday, 7:45 p.m.: Yoon Jin sees her husband and Eun Young together in a questionable setting. This sets off a flurry of gossip. Yoon Jin tells Eun Young about her daughter’s disappearance. Eun Young is shocked to hear the culprit’s name is Eun Young.
“Wok of Love”
Episodes 17-18
>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Poong confesses to Sae Woo that he’s separated from his wife. He’s shocked by something Maeng Dal tells him. Unable to hold back his desire to see Sae Woo, Chil Seong leaves the hospital. A wounded Chil Seong heads for Giant Hotel to retrieve Poong’s recipe book.
Episodes 19-20
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Sae Woo feels awkward between the two men as both vie for her attention. Poong lets it be known he has feelings for Sae Woo but says he’ll give her up for Chil Seong. When the hotel’s head chef’s stay in Korea becomes questionable, he looks for another solution.
“The Undateables”
Episodes 7-8
>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: A tug of war between Hoon Nam and Jung Eum begins. Hoon Nam shows off his charming self and dating knowledge. The two get closer as they are matchmaking for others. Who will come out as the winner in this tug of war?
Episodes 9-10
>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung Eum and Hoon Nam kiss and analyze it afterward. Joon Soo realizes that Jung Eum is more than just a friend. Jung Eum’s heart flutters when she’s with Hoon Nam.
“Rich Son”
Episodes 21-22
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Young Ha feels she’s somehow led Tae Il on. Her guilt stops her from calling Gwang Jae. Kyung Ha continues dating Hyun Bin for what he has to offer. But she can’t get over Yong. Suh Hee finds out about Kyung Ha and Yong. She decides it’s best to tell Tae Il about her feelings as soon as possible.
Episodes 23-24
>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Mong Mong gets thrown out of the dormitory. Mong Mong and Myung Ha go rooftop house hunting. Seeing how happy Bok Soon is working at the snack shop, Yong hands over his savings to her. Bok Soon feels both grateful and sorry.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
