Byung Hun Lee’s new film “Memories of the Sword” will be released Tuesday on DVD and Blu-ray. Lee (“Terminator Genisys,” “A Bittersweet Life,” “All In”) is in the period piece about three legendary warriors who lead a revolt to overthrow the empire — but betrayal takes the life of one of them, leaving behind his infant daughter. When the daughter learns of how her father died, she goes on a journey of revenge. Lee co-stars with Do Yeon Jeon, who won best actress at the 60th Cannes Film Festival. She is known for her roles in “Lovers in Prague,” “Way Back Home,” “The Housemaid,” “Secret Sunshine” and “Untold Scandal.”
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This week’s synopses
“The Legendary Witches”
Episodes 25 and 26
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Soo-yin and Woo-seok’s feelings for each other grow. 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 a 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 and 22
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Yi Seong-gye’s repeated requests for withdrawal are denied. But he decides to withdraw and come back to the capital. The king orders the execution of 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 break through the city gate and seize the palace. A song goes around town that Yi Seong-gye will become king.
“Remember”
Episodes 3 and 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 summer house 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”
Episodes 31 and 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.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
