K-Drama: Japan pushes for expansion on ‘Nokdu’

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THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES

“The Nokdu Flower”

Episodes 25-26

6:45 p.m. today

Yi Hyun becomes the Jipgang, the leader of the high-ranking authorities of the Gobu province. As Yi Hyun begins his reform of the government, he faces opposition from Lord Hwang. Kim Ga learns the real identity of the ogre.

Episodes 27-28

7:45 p.m. today

Japan intensifies efforts to expand its influence and the sense of crisis of war gradually grows. Kim Ga hides in wait, hoping to find Yi Hyun.

“The Secret Life of My Secretary”

Episodes 17-18

7:45 p.m. Monday

Gal Hee finds a thief in her house and loses her most valuable item. To keep the secret of Min Ik’s disease hidden, Gal Hee confesses to Dae Ju that she has feelings for Min Ik. Detectives narrow down the suspect pool on the mysterious man in the black hoodie.

Episodes 19-20

7:45 p.m. Tuesday

Min Ik meets the real Veronica Park. After finding out the truth, Min Ik ponders over what to do next. With pressure from Seok Ja, Veronica is stuck choosing between Dae Ju and Min Ik.

“My Absolute Boyfriend”

Episodes 17-18

7:45 p.m. Wednesday

Da Da finds out the truth behind the ominous flower deliveries and goes to meet with Wong-joon. Young-goo’s heart breaks again after seeing Da Da run to Wong-joon’s side. Bo-won warns Mr. Ji about Young-goo’s permanent system error, but he does not believe Bo-won anymore.

Episodes 19-20

7:45 p.m. Thursday

Diana finally receives Zero-Nine. Da Da and Bo-won struggle to find Young-goo and bring him back. Wong-joon confesses his true feelings and reveals all he has hidden from Da Da. Young-goo regains a memory of Da Da during his date with Diana.

“Pledge to God”

Episodes 13-14

7:45 p.m. Friday

Ji Young regrets not forgiving Jae Wook sooner. Jae Wook begs Ji Young to let him watch Hyeon Woo from afar. Na Kyung gets nervous when Jae Wook can’t seem to stay away from Hyeon Woo. Na Kyung begs Ji Young to leave her family alone.

Episodes 15-16

7:45 p.m. Saturday

Ji Young has always despised Jae Wook for getting remarried as soon as their divorce had finalized. She finds out he was forced into the marriage to spare Eun Sook. Jae Hee discovers Na Kyung schemed to chase her out, 10 years ago. Na Kyung dares Ji Young to expose the truth that she had a child out of wedlock.

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