Jang Dong Gun returns with Korean remake of ‘Suits’

Veteran actor Jang Dong Gun is back on TV after six years in a Korean remake of the USA Network’s successful series “Suits” as the main character.

Jang, who was born in 1972, is married to actress Ko So Young and has two children. He has had numerous TV and film hits such as “Friend,” “Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War,” “No Tears for the Dead,” “All About Eve” and “A Gentleman’s Dignity.”

Jang plays a top lawyer with a dream career in the new KBS drama alongside Park Hyung-sik.

KBS can be seen in Hawaii on Spectrum cable Channel 80 and on Hawaiian Telcom on Channel 23.

THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES

“The Good Witch”

Episodes 21-22

>> Sunday, 6:30 p.m.

Sun-hee turns into Do-hee, punishing Chun-dae. She refocuses on her life.

Curiosity pushes Woo-jin to probe into Sun-hee’s life. Tae-ri is busy pressuring Sun-hee, tightening a noose around her.

Episodes 23-24

>> Sunday, 7:45 p.m.

Sun-hee and Chun-dae file for divorce. Sun-hee gets a grip, and pushes forward with her and her sister’s lives.

Tae-ri’s pressure and schemes continue, and Sun-hee gets entrapped in it. Woo-jin gets jealous of Tae-yang and Sun-hee’s relationship.

“Should We Kiss First?”

Episodes 33-34

>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.

Soon-jin and Moo-han finally see eye to eye, after much atonement and forgiveness. They share the pain, changing their ways to correct the wrongs. They promise to always stay with each other for the remainder of their days.

Moo-han’s time is filled with regrets at things he wants to undo and redo.

Episodes 35-36

>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.

Moo-han and Soon-jin’s love is stronger than ever, binding them. They’re each on the path to healing the pain they must bring closure to. They’re preparing for the unavoidable parting from each other.

“Switch”

Episodes 11-12

>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.

Do Chan and Ha Ra discover Grizzly’s hideout. Ha Ra is ready to book Grizzly, but Do Chan is suspicious of his identity.

Ha Ra, in a drunken state, professes her attraction for Do Chan and Joon Soo. There are schemes from all sides. Orders are given to move illegal cartons to another location.

Episodes 13-14

>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.

Do Chan is convinced that Hwang is not the real Grizzly. He follows his intuition as to who the real Grizzly is.

Ha Ra watches anxiously as Do Chan goes after his 20-year old personal vendetta against Grizzly. Tae Woong digs into Ha Ra’s background.

“Money Flower”

Episode 21

>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.

Pil Joo reveals his true identity. Mal Ran is devastated, but schemes yet again for survival.

The truth about Boo Cheon’s birth is known to Seong Man and YC. Chairman Jang assesses the situation at hand and ponders a plan that’d be best for Cheong A.

Episode 22

>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.:

Traps are set for Boo Cheon and Pil Joo’s doomsday. Boo Cheon almost dies in a fire.

The chairman’s plan goes awry when Pil Joo saves Boo Cheon. Pil Joo lets it known that Mal Ran is responsible for Boo Cheon’s demise.

A battle of wits begins, as all are out to get what they are after.

Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.