THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES

“The Nokdu Flower”
Episodes 45-46
6:45 p.m. today

The Japanese army realizes they need to get rid of the king and Lord Daewon to eradicate the loyal soldiers of Joseon. Yi Hyun becomes the new district magistrate of Gobu. Jeon Bong Jun and four Donghak members are held at trial and await their sentences from the new government officials.

Episodes 47-48 (finale)
7:45 p.m. today

Yi Kang and the others say farewell to their general and those who have fallen. The poison in Beo Dul’s body has spread and her condition deteriorates. She tells Yi Kang not to worry and let her live freely during her limited time left. Yi Hyun and Lady Hwang meet again.

“Hide and Seek”
Episodes 5-6
7:45 p.m. Monday

A big problem arises at the construction site of the new shopping mall. Chae Rin asks Eun Hyuk for help. Yeon Joo and Chae Rin meet to talk about how she found the room on the second floor of the Min family’s house.

Episodes 7-8
7:45 p.m. Tuesday

Ms. Na confronts Joon Sik about why he did not visit Hae Ran even once while she was in the hospital. Hae Ran asks for a divorce. The protesters stop the strike against Taesan Group. In order to find out who is messing with Makepacific, Chae Rin barges into a sauna where Mr. Choi is hiding.

“Doctor Detective”
Episodes 1-2
7:45 p.m. Wednesday

Dr. Doh Joong Eun is an industrial health physician. She partners up with Dr. Huh Min Ki to uncover the truth related to industrial accidents, diseases and other incidents that have taken place at industrial sites. They want to expose the cover-ups made by a giant conglomerate named TL Group.

Episodes 3-4
7:45 p.m. Thursday

A fatal accident of a 19-year-old employee occurs at a subway station and is classified as victim negligence. Doh and her team follow their hunch and look into what happened. They find out the disturbing truth behind the accident and two other related incidents.

“Pledge to God”
Episodes 33-34
7:45 p.m. Friday

Ji Young gets down on her knees to beg Na Kyung to spare Hyeon Woo. Na Kyung uses this as leverage over Ji Young. Sang Chun’s fury hits the roof when he discovers that Na Kyung has hidden Hyeon Woo’s relapse.

Episodes 35-36
7:45 p.m. Saturday

Min Ho and Ji Young decide to send Hyeon Woo to Jae Wook’s house. Na Kyung promises to raise Hyeon Woo and Joon Seo the best she can. Sang Chun gives Na Kyung another chance.

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