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The new South Korean film “Twenty” just opened last Friday at the Pearlridge Consolidated Theatres on Oahu.

The new South Korean film “Twenty” just opened last Friday at the Pearlridge Consolidated Theatres on Oahu.

This film has reached more than 2 million tickets sold in 12 days. It’s a comedy that surrounds three friends who turn age 20 doing whatever they want in love and career planning.

Their freestyle life hits some bumps on the road as they quickly learn about life taking things more seriously. It’s a coming-of-age film, starring three popular male actors: Woo-bin Kim, Junho and Ha-neul Kang.

The film was just released March 25 in South Korea.

“Here Comes Jang Bori”

Episodes 1 &2

Today, 6:30 p.m.: Oak-soo and In-hwa are daughters-in-law of Kim Sumi, a national treasure in hanbok making (traditional Korean dress) who operates prestigious Beeseulchae. Sumi decides to have the two daughters-in-law compete to become her heir. Today, 7:45 p.m.: When Oak-soo’s dress goes missing, Sumi suspects In-hwa. On the day of the competition, Oak-soo and In-hwa make dresses for each other and have Min-jung and Eun-bi model them for the judges.

“Heard It Through the Grapevine”

Episodes 9 &10

Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-ho recognizes Bom’s potential. He puts his many plans behind and gives Bom his full support. Hyung-shik and his wife feel disappointed they have no part in Bom’s and In-sang’s life. Jin-young, Bom and In-sang’s son, celebrates his 100th day. Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung-ho prepares a very elegant and meaningful 100th-day celebration for Jin-young, but Bom and her family are not part of it. Bom, In-sang and their baby finally visit Bom’s family as an “official” family. But Jung-ho misses his grandson terribly and calls Hyun-shik in the middle of the night.

“Hyde, Jekyll, Me”

Episodes 19 &20 (Final episode)

Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Robin is thrown into fear and confusion when he realizes he’s slowly losing his memory. Ha-na asks him to go away on a trip to cheer him up. Seo-jin begins to get Robin’s memories and contemplates how to tell Ha-na. Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Hana prepares a big surprise for Robin. Robin and Hana come home after their surprise wedding. Robin tries to draw Hana but he can’t. Robin realizes it’s time for him to leave and asks Dr. Kang for help.

“My Heart Twinkle, Twinkle”

Episodes 19 &20

Friday, 7:45 p.m.: When Soon-jin disappears in the middle of a dinner engagement, Woon-tak sends his men out to find her. Soon-chul comes to Soon-jung’s restaurant drunk after a fight with Ye-rin. Do-hoon sees the two together and gets jealous. Saturday, 7:45p.m.: Woon-tak confirms Soon-jin learned the truth behind her father’s death. Soon-jung’s business is not taking off, and to make matters worse, a huge chicken and pizza restaurant opens right around the corner. Soon-jung and her aunt reunite by accident.

This column is your source for weekly updates on Korean dramas. Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV on Oahu, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.