Two South Korean movies saved the domestic film industry this summer. Both films — “The Assassination” and “Veteran” — broke the 10-million-tickets-sold milestone only done by a few other films in history.
Two South Korean movies saved the domestic film industry this summer. Both films — “The Assassination” and “Veteran” — broke the 10-million-tickets-sold milestone only done by a few other films in history.
“The Assassination” is filled with high-caliber stars: Jeon Ji-hyeon, Lee Jung Jae and Ha Jeong-woo, whose character name is Hawaii Pistol. Ha is known for his many visits to Hawaii, where he relaxes and develops his next project.
“Veteran” is a comic crime movie in which detective Do-cheol is after Tae-oh, a conglomerate son who has a taste for high-end auto theft. Tae-oh eludes the determined detective using his resources of money and power.
“Veteran” opens Sept. 19 in Hawaii at Consolidated Pearlridge theaters. The movie currently is at the 9.5-million-ticket mark and expected to hit 10 million by the end of this month.
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“Here Comes Jang Bori”
Episodes 39 and 40
6:30 p.m. today: Bo-ri is out of her mind with worry when Min-jung’s mother disappears with Bee-dan. Min-jung threatens Bo-ri to live as Do Bo-ri for the rest of her life if she wants to see Bee-dan again. Min-jung’s mother loses Bee-dan at the airport. 7:45 p.m. today: In-hwa finds out about Min-jung and her mother. In-hwa confronts Min-jung, but Min-jung retorts back, saying In-hwa has no right to judge her after all she did to become the head seamstress. Jae-hwa thinks it’s odd Ji-sang is so desperate to find Bee-dan.
“Mrs. Cop”
Episodes 1 and 2
7:45 p.m. Monday: Young-jin (Kim Hee-ae) is a captain of a violent crimes department. She’s a great detective but a terrible mom and wife. Jong-ho (Kim Min-jong) is Young-jin’s boss and a good friend. He dedicated his youth to his job and supporting his family. Jin-woo (Son Ho-joon) is a passionate police officer who joins Young-jin’s team. 7:45 p.m. Tuesday: Young-jin goes home to her daughter, but her guilty conscience won’t leave her be. She goes to Huh Jung-nam to apologize and ends up babysitting his son. But she receives a picture of a serial killer and goes to the scene, leaving Jung-nam’s son alone.
“The Gang Doctor”
Episodes 1 and 2
7:45 p.m. Wednesday: Kim Tae-hyun, aka Yong-pal (Joo Won), is a gifted surgical resident with flaws. He’s a shameless jerk who’d do anything for money. He’s a doctor to criminals who can’t come to the hospital to be treated. Han Yeo-jin (Kim Tae-hee) is an heiress who’s deeply in a coma after a car accident. Han Do-jin (Jo Jae-hyun) is Yeo-jin’s stepbrother, who doesn’t want Yeo-jin to wake up. 7:45 p.m. Thursday: Tae-hyun drops a scalpel while treating a criminal, and the police trace it to the hospital where Tae-hyun works. But Dr. Lee covers for Tae-hyun and gets him out of danger. Yeo-jin wakes up from the coma.
“The Time We Were Not In Love”
Episodes 13 and 14
7:45 p.m. Friday: Ha-na is confused after reading Won’s script. She wonders if she fell in love again not with Seo-hoo, but with memories of their love. Ha-na tells Won to keep away from each other for a week. Seo-hoo comes back from his business trip, but he doesn’t tell Ha-na about Ms. Min. 7:45 p.m. Saturday: Ha-na wants to follow her heart, but it’s easier said than done. But she finally makes her decision and goes to see Won. Dae-bok finds Won’s movie scenario in Ha-na’s room.
This column is your source for updates on Korean dramas. Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV on Oahu, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.