Documentary will report on Korean immigration

• By Jeff Chung
• Aug. 14, 2016

KBFD will broadcast a special documentary titled “Korean American Legacy: Donald C.W. Kim” in commemoration of the 71st anniversary of Korean Independence Day, also known as Liberation Day. Read more

Station to officially launch Arirang TV in high definition

• By Jeff Chung
• Aug. 7, 2016

KBFD started its high-definition service last year on May 11. On July 27, KBFD started testing its secondary channel Arirang TV in high definition. Read more

Korean War blockbuster hits Hawaii next month

• By Jeff Chung
• July 31, 2016

The most anticipated Korean film this year, “Operation Chromite,” will be released in Hawaii on Aug. 12. Read more

Maintenance will interrupt Korean stations’ broadcasts

• By Jeff Chung
• July 24, 2016

KBFD, KBS and Arirang will be off air from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Century Square, the building where the offices are located, will be conducting a scheduled maintenance that involves shutting down electrical power for all tenants. We ask for your kokua and understanding. Read more

Popular singer with isle ties appears on Korean network

• By Jeff Chung
• July 17, 2016

After 16 years, former Hawaii resident and singer Yang Soo Kyung made a comeback with her first TV appearance Saturday on KBS network in Korea. Read more

New Korean film ‘Seondal’ will be shown at Pearlridge

• By Jeff Chung
• July 10, 2016

The Korean film “Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River” will be shown Friday at Consolidated’s Pearlridge 16 Read more

KBS World now scheduled to receive a digital upgrade

• By Jeff Chung
• July 3, 2016

KBS World, channel 80 on Oceanic Time Warner Cable (which recently merged with Charter Communications) and channel 23 on Hawaiian Telcom, will be getting a digital upgrade this month. The system will be fully upgraded to SD (serial digital), which will improve the video and audio quality. Read more

South Korean consulate oversees alliance with U.S.

• By Jeff Chung
• June 26, 2016

Many are not aware of the importance of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Honolulu. Read more

Hawaii real estate, hotels attract big Korean investors

• By Jeff Chung
• June 19, 2016

Korean investment money is flowing into Hawaii as Korean firms are looking to diversify their portfolio. Read more

Young Korean-Americans connect with local leaders

• By Jeff Chung
• June 12, 2016

NexGen Korean American Network and KBFD presented its first mentoring workshop recently at YWCA Laniakea in downtown Honolulu. Read more

City’s efforts to save beach could hold lesson for Hawaii

• By Jeff Chung
• June 5, 2016

Haeundae Beach is South Korea’s Waikiki Beach. Located in the city of Busan, the beach attracts more than 15 million tourists a year. Read more

Korean skin-care business gets a lift from K-dramas

• By Jeff Chung
• May 22, 2016

The Korean cosmetics industry has been one of the biggest benefactors of K-drama and K-pop. Read more

Action-thriller ‘Phantom’ spotlights murder, mystery

• By Jeff Chung
• May 15, 2016

Korea’s latest movie release, “Phantom Detective,” will open Friday at the Consolidated Pearlridge West multiplex. Read more

‘Descendants’ helps propel Korean Wave to new heights

• By Jeff Chung
• May 8, 2016

The Korean Wave, aka Hallyu, has gotten a huge revival this year with KBS megahit “Descendants of the Sun,” which ended last month with nearly 35 percent ratings on its last episode, outperforming the election coverage by a 10 percent margin. Read more

‘Pretty’ actor Jang returns, aiming to toughen up image

• By Jeff Chung
• May 1, 2016

He’s been called beautiful, pretty and baby faced, but mostly beautiful. Actor Jang Keun Suk is back on the small screen as Dae-gil in “The Royal Gambler.” Read more

S. Korea launches campaign to cut back on sugar intake

• By Jeff Chung
• April 24, 2016

The South Korean government has declared war … on sugar. Read more

Dramas continue to unfold in upcoming show episodes

• By Jeff Chung
• April 17, 2016

Today, 6:30 p.m.: Dukyeh breaks down in tears when she finds out Sawol is her real daughter. Read more

Food and wine fest marks 30 years of sister-city ties

• By Jeff Chung
• April 10, 2016

The Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival has been the model and inspiration for the Jeju Food and Wine Festival, which will be held May 5-14 at Jeju Island, South Korea. Jeju and Hawaii have been sister cities since 1986 and Jeju is commemorating the 30th anniversary with the inaugural fair. Read more

Drama over violin contest in ‘My Daughter, Sawol’

• By Jeff Chung
• April 3, 2016

Today, 6:30 p.m.: Min-ho and Dukyeh pretend to meet for the first time in front of Ji-hye. Chan-bin tells Dukyeh that Hyesang has transferred to his class. Ji-hye tells Hyesang that Sawol will be staying. Read more

KBFD celebrates 30 years of broadcasting K-dramas

• By Jeff Chung
• March 27, 2016

KBFD quietly celebrated its 30th anniversary on Thursday. Read more

Actor Ji Sung’s visit to Lanai includes posing with parrot

• By Jeff Chung
• March 13, 2016

Korean actor Ji Sung (“All In,” “Royal Family,” “Secret Love,” “Kill Me, Heal Me” and many other films) was in the islands recently with his wife, actress Lee Bo-young (“Queen of the Game,” “Athena: Goddess of War,” “My Daughter Seo-young,” “A Dirty Carnival” and “More Than Blue”) and daughter Kwak Ji Yoo. Read more