“Good Doctor,” a hit KBS show, airs in high definition at 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays on KBFD and repeats at 1 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. This medical drama, about a brilliant pediatric doctor who has Asperger’s syndrome and is trying to compete with fellow doctors at a Boston teaching hospital, is getting a Hollywood remake by CBS. What’s more interesting is that Daniel Dae Kim, CEO of production company 3AD, will be producing the remake.
This week’s synopses
“The Legendary Witches”
Episodes 27 and 28
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Woo-seok goes to Chuncheon and confirms with Kang-choon that he is indeed Bok-nyo’s son. Ang-ran notices Dan-shim’s unusual behavior and searches her pillow.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Tae-san is furious when he finds out Ang-ran was Woo-seok’s secret supporter. Ang-ran declares war and threatens Tae-san that she’ll take over Shinhwa Group. Do-jin starts working as a chauffeur to support Mio and his son.
“Root of the Throne”
Episodes 23 and 24
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jo Mi-su pleads with the king to reinstate Yi Yin-gyum. Ha Ryun is devastated when he gets the news of Yi Yin-gyum’s death. Da-kyung seeks out Jeok-ryong to get information on Ha Ryun.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: An assassin’s failed attempt to kill Yi Seong-gye sends Bang-won looking for people who are out to kill his father. Bang-won inspects the assassin’s corpse and finds a suspicious-looking mark on his body.
“Remember”
Episodes 5 and 6
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Four years later Jin-woo is a successful attorney and In-ah is a prosecutor. While working on a sexual harassment case, In-ah runs into Jin-woo in court.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: When Gyu-man finds out In-ah is in charge of the sexual harassment case, he asks Prosecutor Hong to replace the prosecutor to keep his company’s clean image intact. Jin-woo finds out the video evidence was tampered with and tracks down the informant.
“Identical Affairs”
Episodes 33 and 34
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Jin-eon follows Hae-kang to the sauna where she meets up with Baek Seok. Hae-kang and Baek Seok return together to Hae-kang’s place, and Jin-eon is blinded by jealousy. Chairman Choi finds out Baek Seok, who is supposedly dating Hae-kang, has taken on the Pudoxin case.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Hae-kang faces Shin Il-sang alone, without Jin-eon. Jin-eon anxiously waits outside the door as Shin Il-sang confronts Hae-kang. Seol-ri finds out she’s a victim of Pudoxin. She blames Hae-kang for not telling her about Pudoxin’s side effects four years ago.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
