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THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Perfect Bride”
Episodes 47 and 48
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: Soo-jo and Ji-ha meet unexpectedly. Ji-ha begs for Soo-jo’s forgiveness. She gets a call that her twins are at the emergency room. On the day of Jeon and Jae-soon’s wedding, Jeon is taken away in handcuffs.
>> Today, 7:45 p.m.: Gab-soon’s house is turned upside down when Jae-soon disappears. They seek the police’s help to find her. Soo-jo shows up at the warehouse as the director, to Ji-ha’s shock.
“Whisper”
Episode 2 and 3
>> Monday, 7:45 p.m.: By marrying Soo-yun, Dong-joon becomes the son-in-law and an in-house counsel for Tae Baek. Young-joo is hired as a personal assistant at Tae Baek. She shows Dong-joon surveillance photos of the accident and entrusts him with the case. Dong-joon is put in an awkward position when a photo of him and Young-joo in bed circulates through social media.
>> Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Young-joo learns that Jung-il, Bo Guk Corp.’s chairman’s son, is involved in Sung-shik’s bulletproof vest case. Young-joo senses Jung-il’s involvement in Sung-shik’s death. She asks Dong-joon for the password to Jung-il’s computer. Dong-joon agonizes over how to get rid of Young-joo, who’s put a noose around his neck.
“Saimdang: Memoir of Colors”
Episodes 21 and 22
>> Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Saimdang’s children help around the house to comfort their mother, who suffers from their father’s infidelity. Whieumdang kidnaps the princess to use her to her advantage. King Joong-jong slaps the Crown Prince for being too close and dependent on Yi Gyum.
>> Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: As the King’s health deteriorates, the Crown Prince decides to have a royal portrait done of the King. He entrusts Yi Gyum with the task. Saimdang submits her portfolio for the selection of the artist. She is chosen, much to the chagrin of many royal subjects. Saimdang’s husband tears up as he reads Saimdang’s letter left with Kwon at the tavern.
“Happy Home”
Episode 50 and 51 (Series Finale)
>> Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Sam-bong, now that his sense of taste is gone, decides to sell the restaurant. Hyun-ki asks his mother to go on a trip together. Realizing that Hyun-ki knows of his imminent death, Hae-ryung breaks down in tears. Chul-soo leaves a note behind as he leaves the restaurant.
>> Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: The fate of Sam-bong’s restaurant, Hyun-ki’s final days, Hae-ryung’s decision and Mi-soon’s reunion — all the loose ends are tied up in the final episode.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
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