South Korean-American actress Yunjin Kim is back on the Korean small screen after 19 years. Kim plays the title role Ms. Ma in the SBS drama that starts at 6:45 tonight. This is the first lead role in a Korean drama for Kim, best known for her role on ABC’s “Lost,” playing Sun-hwa Kwon for six seasons filmed in Hawaii.
Kim, 43, is one of the few South Korean actresses to have successfully crossed over into American film and TV. Perfectly bilingual and a veteran in the industry, she has made many successful films in South Korea, such as “Shiri” and my favorite, the award-winning “Ode to My Father.”
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Ms. Ma, Nemesis”
Episodes 1-2
6:45 p.m. today
Ms. Ma, a mother wrongly accused of murdering her own daughter, is sent to prison. She makes a quick getaway, and goes on a hunt for the real killer. The town becomes increasingly engulfed in crime.
Episodes 3-4
7:45 p.m. today
As she sets off on a journey to clear her name and find her daughter’s murderer, Ms. Ma finds clues that help others struggling to find justice.
“Where Stars Land”
Episodes 1-2
7:45 p.m. Monday
Lee Soo Yeon, a hard-working graduate of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, begins working at Incheon International Airport. He is very mysterious and likes to keep to himself. Han Yeo Reum is a passionate, but very clumsy, employee of the Transportation Service Team. Due to her outspoken personality, she is reassigned to the Passenger Service Team.
Episodes 3-4
7:45 p.m. Tuesday
Chaos ensues when a bomb threat is made. Soo Yeon and Yeo Reum bump heads when Yeo Reum wants to use the incident to prove herself, but Soo Yeon wants to stick to the books.
“Heart Surgeons”
Episodes 1-2
7:45 p.m. Wednesday
A heart surgeon, Park Tae Soo, is put in a compromising position when his mother suddenly needs a heart transplant. Things get complicated because he wants to save his mother, but a senior heart surgeon, Professor Choi Seok Han, has complete control over him.
Episodes 3-4
7:45 p.m., Thursday
Tae Soo is on the verge of getting the boot for exposing malpractice. The only chance of saving his mother lies with Dr. Choi, so Tae Soo begs the doctor for help.
“Rich Son”
Episodes 85-86
7:45 p.m. Friday
Gwang Jae and Young Ha’s meal-box business grows with every passing day. Won Yong is on the verge of getting kicked out of his house over Kyung Ha’s affairs. Tae Il suddenly collapses, as he starts to cough up blood.
Episodes 87-88
7:45 p.m. Saturday
Won Yong schemes to get back into the house. Bum Joon and Soo Hee feel guilt over Tae Il’s deteriorating health. Soo Hee is thrown into confusion after hearing Tae Il’s confession. Gwang Jae is in pain, reminded of his father, when he sees Tae Il, Bum Joon and Soo Hee.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
