Popular K-pop bands have been getting more exposure with American audiences lately. Boy idol group BTS performed on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” on April 13, a first in K-pop history. K-pop girl idol group Blackpink appeared Thursday on CBS’ “The Late Late Show With James Corden.”
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“The Fiery Priest”
Episodes 29-30
6:45 p.m. today
Team Tsunami finds evidence linking the Rising Moon and a famous gambling ring. They search for a legendary gambler named the 10-Tailed Fox to bring to their side.
Episodes 31-32
7:45 p.m. today
A rumor spreads on the internet and Father Kim is branded as a murderer of children. Father Kim asks Kyeong Seon to follow up on Father Lee’s case and heads for the airport.
“Haechi”
Episodes 29-30
7:45 p.m. Monday
The Saheonbu’s interrogation of Crown Prince Lee Geum is halted with Min Jin Heon’s support. Meanwhile, Moon Soo and Dal Moon attack Prince Milpoong’s supporters. Prince Milpoong finds himself cornered.
Episodes 31-32
7:45 p.m. Tuesday
Prince Milpoong is exiled and his supporters are arrested. King Gyeongjong suddenly takes ill. Crown Prince Lee Geum is shocked when he discovers Prince Milpoong’s last stop before his capture was the infirmary.
“Big Issue”
Episodes 17-18
7:45 p.m. Wednesday
Sunday Syndicate’s editorial team is in pursuit after an entertainment producer and an actress’ scandal is publicized. Unbeknownst to the team, Prosecutor Cha Woo Jin and Myung Jin are hot on their tail. The editorial team catches the producer driving under the influence.
Episodes 19-20
7:45 p.m. Thursday
With Soo Hyun’s help, Seok Joo works as a night security guard at Geosan Hospital, which enables him to watch over his daughter. Soo Hyun is arrested by Myung Jin because of that, causing chaos at the Sunday Syndicate.
“Healing Love”
Episodes 57-58
7:45 p.m. Friday
Song Joo attempts to lie her way out of facing the truth. She realizes the truth might be painful for Chi Yoo, putting her in an agonizing position. Jin Yoo is plagued by a nagging suspicion.
Episodes 59-60
7:45 p.m. Saturday
Jin Yoo is devastated after finding out the truth. Song Joo begs for mercy from Chi Yoo, asking her to think of Yi Yoo and Jin Yoo. Jin Yoo gives up Gi Ppeum.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
