THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES

“The Nokdu Flower”

Episodes 37-38

6:45 p.m. today

Yi Hyun goes to Lady Song in Jeonju, asking to stay at her inn for a few nights. Pastor Min and the Nobles send their men to recruit those wanting to join the people’s army. Yi Kang becomes Yi Hyun’s bodyguard. Jeon Bong Jun receives a letter from the Japanese army, requesting that he and the Donghak army not cross the boundaries of the Jeolla Province.

Episodes 39-40

7:45 p.m. today

Suspicious of the people raising an army against the Japanese, Yi Hyun searches the streets looking to see if people are really at peace. Yi Hyun threatens Bong Gil with Lady Song’s life at stake.

“The Secret Life of My Secretary”

Episodes 29-30

7:45 p.m. Monday

Min Ik and Gal Hee prepare for their first date together as a couple. Two unexpected people interrupt their date. CEO Shim uses the secretaries as a tool to help him guarantee his CEO position.

Episodes 31-32 (finale)

7:45 p.m. Tuesday

Min Ik prepares to get back the CEO position he had abandoned. Gal Hee’s guilt overwhelms her as she learns Min Ik forfeited his chance to become CEO for her. The secretaries go on strike to make a change for future secretaries of T&T Mobile. Will their hard work pay off in the end?

“My Absolute Boyfriend”

Episodes 29-30

7:45 p.m. Wednesday

Young-goo suddenly has a system malfunction, revealing his true identity to the team and Yeo Woong. Da Da is frustrated with Wong-joon’s opposition of her relationship with Young-goo.

Episodes 31-32

7:45 p.m. Thursday

Young-goo faints due to overloading; Da Da feels responsible for Young-goo getting hurt once again. Young-goo subdues his symptoms from his meltdown with a heart cooler. Diana begins to execute her plan to harass Da Da and Young-goo with Zero-Ten.

“Pledge to God”

Episodes 25-26

7:45 p.m. Friday

Na Kyung blackmails Jae Hee with her infidelity. Ji Young thanks Na Kyung for having raised Joon Seo so well. Min Ho goes to meet Sang Chun, who has been pressuring the family to bring over Hyeon Woo as the family heir.

Episodes 27-28

7:45 p.m. Saturday

Jae Hee negotiates with Na Kyung, laying out her secret on the table. Jae Wook begs Sang Chun to give up on forcing Hyeon Woo to be the heir. Hyeon Woo says his final goodbye to Hae Ji, confessing his secret about his health condition.

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