Actress Yun-jin Kim, a resident of Hawaii when she was on the TV series “Lost,” is back on the big screen with her release “House of the Disappeared.” The film opened in South Korea on April 5, directed by Dae-woong Lim. The mystery thriller is about a housewife (Kim) who is falsely convicted of murdering her husband. After serving 25 years in prison, she returns home to try to solve the mystery surrounding her husband’s death and the disappearance of her son.
Kim’s last film, “Ode to my Father,” which was released in 2014, has become the second all-time box-office hit in South Korea. In “House,” Taec-yeon Ok from the Korean boy group 2PM plays Priest Choi, who tries to help Kim’s character. Taec-yeon has promised to appear at a fan event wearing his priest robe should the movie sell 2 million tickets. The film has not been scheduled for a U.S. release yet.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Perfect Bride”
Episodes 45 and 46
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: Ki-ja is enraged at Gab-dol and Gab-soon for not remembering Gab-dol’s father’s memorial day. She kicks them out of the house. Geum-shik is hurt by Jae-soon slapping him and decides to register the divorce.
>> Today, 7:45 p.m.: Jeon gives money to Jae-soon’s family. Gab-dol is upset that he’s not getting the same respect from his in-laws as Jeon. Bong and Ki-ja start dating secretly. They run into Gab-dol at a Chinese restaurant while he’s doing an inspection.
“Innocent Defendant”
Episode 18 (series finale)
>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Joon-hyuk confesses that he came to the house on Ha-yun’s birthday. Jung-woo surprises everyone by saying there is another victim besides Jennifer Lee and Ji-soo. Min-ho undergoes a psychiatric evaluation before his trial.
“Whisper”
Episode 1
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: On a rainy day, Young-joo is shocked to see her father, Chang-ho, escorted to the police station in handcuffs. She gathers evidence to prove his innocence and seeks out Prosecutor Dong-joon.
“Saimdang: Memoir of Colors”
Episodes 19 and 20
>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Saimdang’s husband’s sordid affair with his mistress continues. Whieumdang puts all her energy into bringing back Min Chi-hyung from exile. King Joong-jong’s daughter wants to have Saimdang as her painting teacher.
>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Saimdang turns down the offer to teach the princess. The Crown Prince has high praise for Saimdang, who runs the paper production mill. Won-soo sells Saimdang’s paintings at his mistress’ nagging.
“Happy Home”
Episode 48 and 49
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Hyun-ki has a month to live. Hae-ryung and Gyeong-ok put on a happy face for him. Hyun-ki smiles, saying it’s like a dream for him. Hae-ryung holds back tears.
>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Mi-soon pinpoints Sam-bong as the judge. Hyun-ki consults his surgeon, asking whether his death is imminent. Ji-gun rushes to track down Hyun-ki and runs into Hae-ryung.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
