Hallyu fans, get ready for another season of Korean cinema, brought to you by the Hawaii International Film Festival 2007.

Just around the corner is the 10th HIFF Spring Showcase, April 20-26, and it includes three South Korean films. For the past few years, Korean selections have been among the first films to sell out. Tickets will go on sale April 6 for HIFF members and April 12 for the general public.

Here's what's in the K-lineup.

'200 POUNDS BEAUTY' ('MINYEO-NEUN GOEROWO')

6 AND 8:45 P.M. APRIL 20

In this 2006 romantic comedy, Hanna is sweet by nature. She finds it hard to say no to people and goes out of her way to do things that others would ignore, which often leaves her hurt. Nonetheless, she is optimistic and never loses hope for life. Meanwhile, she has a huge crush on a music producer named Sang-jun. One day, Hanna gets herself in a situation where she could not be more humiliated before Sang-jun and decides to kill herself. However, as fate has it, her suicide attempt fails and leads her to Dr. Lee, a renowned plastic surgeon, who turns her into a dazzling beauty.

'RADIO STAR'

9:15 P.M. APRIL 21, 3:15 P.M. APRIL 23

Once a superstar with a top music award under his belt, rocker Choi Gon now sings at a run-down cafe. But an incident with one of the guests at the cafe puts him behind bars. His manager for more than 20 years, Min-soo, makes a deal with a radio station director to bail out Gon. In exchange, Gon agrees to deejay at a remote country radio station. Reluctant to work at first, Gon soon finds out that the little things matter the most.

'TAZZA: THE HIGH ROLLERS'

3:15 P.M. AND 6:30 P.M. APRIL 26

Goni lives an ordinary life, spending his days working at a furniture factory. One day, everything changes. His life takes a new turn through a series of unexpected coincidences. A friendly game of cards turns into a life-altering experience. He enters into the world of underground gambling to win his money back. Goni becomes a slave to the table. Not even his teacher who taught him about the perils of life, the woman who loves him, or his only friend can stop him in the downward spiral toward his one last game.

Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD, which televises Korean dramas. If you have a K-drama question or comment, contact him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.

THIS WEEK’S K-DRAMA SYNOPSES

'INFAMOUS CHILL SISTERS'

EPISODES 69 AND 70

Tonight at 7: Seolchill calls Michill when she learns she and Il-han are divorced, but Michill hangs up on her. Jongchill leaves her son behind in a department store. While going through Michill's closet, Seolchill finds Michill's doctor's note.

Tonight at 8: Myongja and her mother travel together for the first time. Deokchill is heartbroken when she overhears Seontak and Shinja's conversation.

'SURGEON BONG'

EPISODES 9 AND 10

Tomorrow at 7:50 p.m.: Kun-wook drives to Gangreung to ask Dal-hee out. Joong-geun and Dal-hee are called back to the hospital. Dal-hee begs Moon-kyong to let Dong-gun go through an arduous anticancer treatment.

Tuesday at 7:50 p.m.: Kun-wook blurts out his pent-up feelings to Moon-kyong when the teacher he admired dies. Dal-hee's mistake leads to a patient's death, and the effects are debilitating.

'QUEEN OF THE GAME'

EPISODES 19 AND 20

Wednesday at 7:50 p.m.: Sin-jeon and Eun-seol vow to stay together. Ju-won baits Sin-jeon with a bogus proposal by a foreign company to invest in Seoul Hotel. While Sin-jeon struggles to save the hotel, his mother is diagnosed with a liver condition.

Thursday at 7:50: Final Episode. Eun-seol has the same blood type as Sin-jeon's mother, making her a compatible donor for the liver transplant. As an act of ultimate sacrifice and to undo all the past grudges, Eun-seol insists on being the donor.

'SNOW FLOWER'

EPISODES 15 AND 16

Friday at 7:50 p.m.: Dami is worried about her often-sick mother. But Kang-ae tells her she has nothing to worry about. Kang-ae pleads with Ji-sup to do anything to prolong her life.

Saturday at 7:50 p.m.: Final episode. Kang-ae collapses at the dinner with Gun-hee and Dami. Kang-ae makes last preparations for her exit. Suspicious of Kang-ae's failing health, Gun-hee goes to see Ji-sup and finds out the truth about Kang-ae.

LAST DVD SET!

It's the last week of KBFD's 21st birthday DVD giveaway. To win a copy of "The Memory of Beautiful Days" — and the coffee-table book on hallyu star Lee Byung Hun — answer this question and send it to The Advertiser.

The question: Which two series are ending this week?

Send your answer, with your name, address and daytime phone number, to: The Advertiser, Island Life, K-Drama DVD Week 4, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Or to islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "K-Drama Week 4" in the subject line. A random drawing will pick the winner. Entries must be postmarked by Tuesday. The winner will be announced in the April 1 newspaper. One entry per person — you will be disqualified if you send in more than one letter or e-mail.

Week 3 winner: Lu Sullivan of Waipahu.