Mother ill with dementia tries to help her children

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THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES

"Wonderful Mama"
Episodes 3 and 4

Today, 6:30 p.m.: After hearing that she has dementia, Bok-hee goes home to find that all three of her kids have gotten themselves into big messes. So she goes to an old friend for advice on how to get her children to grow up. Soo-jin accidentally finds out that her brother is having an affair. When she confronts Nan-hee, Nan-hee admits to having a special relationship with Jang-ho. In the meantime, Jang-ho needs a scapegoat for losing Mr. Wayne’s investment.

Today, 7:45 p.m.: Bok-hee’s friend tells her to take her children to Cebu and look into some mines. Hoon-nam also goes to Cebu after he hears that Mr. Wayne is vacationing there. Hoon-nam finds which resort Mr. Wayne is in, but can’t seem to find the man himself. When Bok-hee forgets her wallet at the hotel and goes back for it, she has an incident. Luckily, Hoon-nam finds her and gets her help.

"Jang Ok Jung, Living by Love"
Episodes 11 and 12

Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Ok-jung is able to come back to the palace with the help of the great queen mother. In-hyun, the queen, keeps her promise with Yi Soon and provides a place for Ok-jung to stay.

Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Yi Soon appoints Ok-jung to a fourth-level concubine status. But Min Yoo-jung plots to get Ok-jung expelled from the palace.

"All About My Romance"
Episodes 8 and 9

Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.:Min-young seriously considers Soo-young’s proposal, but she just can’t work up the courage to date Soo-young. Soo-young is frustrated with Min-young’s indecisiveness and tells Joon-ha that he’s over Min-young.

Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Soo-young confesses his feelings to Min-young for the third time and suggests a secret relationship. But Min-young isn’t sure she can deceive everyone around her. Soo-young waits for her answer but Min-young doesn’t show up.

"Secret of the Birth"
Episodes 5 and 6

Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Yi-hyun accidentally falls into Kyung-doo’s arms during an argument. She’s confused and surprised by a familiar feeling of being in his arms. Hae-young tries to convince Sun-young to come clean and tell everyone the truth.

Saturday, 7:45 p.m: Yi-hyun runs into Hae-deum in Jeju, and the two spend time together. Yi-hyun begins to feel a bond with Hae-deum. Kyung-doo traces Jong-tae, who took off with his money, with Yeon-jung’s help.

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