Korean actor Byung-hun Lee, pictured, will co-star in the upcoming Hollywood film “The Magnificent Seven,” directed by Antoine Fuqua. The movie, being released Friday, is Lee’s sixth Hollywood film. It’s refreshing to see an Asian actor in a Hollywood Western performing with some of the industry’s best, including Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke. Lee plays Billy Rocks, a knife-throwing master, among the seven outlaws enlisted to help the residents of a small town.
Lee was in Hawaii in October 2005 for the Hawaii International Film Festival, where his film “A Bittersweet Life” was screened. Lee played a gangster who takes revenge on his boss. He was surprised when, during the screening of the film, the fans clapped when Lee’s character finally killed his mob boss. Then, in 2009, Lee was in his first Hollywood film, “G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” He played Storm Shadow.
This week’s synopses
“She Was Pretty”
Episodes 3 and 4
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Hye-jin is on pins and needles trying to hide her real identity. Sung-joon says insulting things toward Hye-jin. Hye-jin calls someone while drinking with Shin-hyuk.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Hye-jin gets drunk and wants to tell Sung-joon, who’s been belittling her, who she really is. Meanwhile, Ha-ri can’t bring herself to tell Sung-joon that she’s not Hye-jin.
“Doctors”
Episodes 19 and 20 (final)
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Seo-woo finds out why Hye-jung came to Gookil Hospital: because of Myung-hoon. Hye-jung discovers Ji-hong has not acted on the evidence of illegal activities because of the recordings of her conversations.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Myung-hoon’s tumor must be removed immediately and he asks Ji-hong to do the surgery. At Myung-hoon’s request, Ji-hong informs him that he will only do it with Hye-jung’s assistance.
“Don’t Dare To Dream”
Episodes 3 and 4
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Na-ri feels sadder when Jung-won commends her for doing an excellent job because Na-ri was notified of her release. Lee Hwa-shin heads for the hospital to hear the test results.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Na-ri and Hwa-shin end up in the same hospital room awaiting breast cancer surgery. They spend an anxious night together. Na-ri feels nostalgic, reminiscing of the days of her one-sided love for Hwa-shin. Na-ri receives a call from the chief of the news department to return to work after she comes out of surgery.
“Second To Last Love”
Episodes 9 and 10
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Sang-shik is shocked by the bracelet on Min-joo’s wrist. Min-joo is confused at his behavior. Lt. Mayor Na finds out about Sang-shik’s producer background and asks him to oversee the drama production of Woori City.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: During Sang-hui and Cheon-soo’s wedding anniversary feast, Sang-shik is preoccupied with thoughts of past events with Min-joo. Joon-woo, who is doing well as a chef, suggests to Min-joo that she should go with him to his congratulatory party.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
