Byung Hun Lee’s new film, “Memories of the Sword,” will be released on DVD and Blue Ray on Tuesday. Lee (“Terminator GENISYS,” “Bittersweet Life,” “All In, Iris,” “Masquerade,” “I Saw the Devil,” “Red 2,” “GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra”
Byung Hun Lee’s new film, “Memories of the Sword,” will be released on DVD and Blue Ray on Tuesday. Lee (“Terminator GENISYS,” “Bittersweet Life,” “All In, Iris,” “Masquerade,” “I Saw the Devil,” “Red 2,” “GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra” and “JSA”) is in the period piece where an ambitious servant rises in power and eyes the royal family for power. Lee co-stars with Do Yeon Jeon (60th Cannes Film Festival Best Actress, is also known for her roles in “Lovers in Prague,” “On Air,” “Shoot for the Stars,” “Way Back Home,” “The Housemaid,” “Secret Sunshine” and “Untold Scandal.”) Three legendary warriors lead a revolt to overthrow the empire and save its people but deceit and betrayal cost the life of a master swordsman.
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Weekly Update:
‘The Legendary Witches’
Episodes 25 & 26
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Soo-yin and Woo-seok’s feelings for each other grow by day. Do-jin files a marriage license with Mio and Ang-ran is devastated by the news.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Do-jin thanks Mio for accepting him as her husband and the two dream of happy future together. Soo-yin gets jealous when she sees Woo-seok carrying drunk Ju-hee home. An old employee from Turtle Bakery comes to visit Bok-nyo.
‘Root of the Throne’
Episodes 21 & 22
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Yi Seong-gye’s repeated requests for withdrawal are denied. But Yi Seong-gye decides to withdraw and come back to the capital. The King orders to execute Yi Seong-gye’s two sons when he finds out Yi Seong-gye disobeyed him.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: The King condemns Yi Seong-gye and his family as traitors and orders them to be arrested. Yi Seong-gye and his army breaks through the city gate and seizes the palace. A song goes around town that Yi Seong-gye will become king.
‘Remember’
Episodes 3 & 4
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Jin-woo bets his talent on Dong-ho to prove his father’s innocence. As Dong-ho prepares for Jae-hyuk’s trial, he finds a shocking truth about his confession. After a spat with Dong-ho, Gyu-man goes back to the summerhouse where the party was held.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Jae-hyuk’s doctor takes the witness stand but lies that Jin-woo tried to bribe him. Prosecutor Hong, instead of cross-examining the doctor, calls Jin-woo to the witness stand. Jung-ah’s father finds Director Ahn’s business card in his daughter’s journal and calls the prosecutor.
‘Identical Affairs’
Episode 31 & 32
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Hae-kang responds with hurtful words when Jin-eon asks her to celebrate his birthday with him. Hae-kang gives Tae-seok the evidence Yong-gi has been keeping and asks him to guarantee Yong-gi’s safety.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Chairman Choi asks Hae-kang if she’ll come back to work as the groups vice-chairman and Hae-kang accepts his offer. Jin-eon catches Hae-kang tearing up while looking at her old pictures. Yong-gi finds her evidence gone and Woo-joo tells her Hae-kang took them.
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Jeff Chung of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. This column offers synopses of the dramas playing throughout Hawaii. He can be reached at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
