THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES

“Doctor John”
Episodes 13-14
6:45 p.m. today

Yo Han and Si Young connect over why they both chose to work in the medical field. Yo Han reveals a big secret to Si Young. A patient suspected of being highly contagious is admitted into Seoul Hanse Medical Center. The patient’s ward is quarantined.

Episodes 15-16
7:45 p.m. today

Si Young gets stuck in the quarantined ward. The doctors find a possible cause of the affected patient’s symptoms. Chief Min orders the staff to let her inside to see Si Young, but is denied access. Reporters gather at the Pain Management Center for a briefing.

“Hide and Seek”
Episodes 21-22
7:45 p.m. Monday

Chairman Moon threatens to take back his investment from President Min Joon Sik, after learning that Chae Rin is a fraud. President Min begs for more time to repay him, but Chairman Moon uses this opportunity to strike a deal. Eun Hyuk promises Chae Rin that he would not let her end up like Jae Sang’s ex-wives.

Episodes 23-24
7:45 p.m. Tuesday

Chae Rin returns to the Moon family household, much to their surprise. She vows to stick with her marriage. Jae Sang searches for So Ra again. Chairman Moon tells Jae Sang and Eun Hyuk about the big announcement he plans to make during a meeting with Taesan company’s presidents.

“Doctor Detective”
Episodes 17-18
7:45 p.m. Wednesday

The number of patients with methanol blindness increases. UDC, who has been taken off the investigation of TL Group, secretly begins the nerve-racking investigation. Joong Eun and Min Ki find conclusive evidence in the case.

Episodes 19-20
7:45 p.m. Thursday

Joong Eun is taken hostage by Chairman Choi and Moh Sung Kuk. She faces only one option in the midst of their threats. The UDC team members comb through records of victims of industrial accidents caused by TL Group, to determine who had been sending threatening letters.

“My Mom”
Episode 1
7:45 p.m. Friday

A story about filial piety, looking at family relationships in a new way.

Episode 2
7:45 p.m. Saturday

Jeong-ae’s family gets busy with cooking and cleaning with the help of Young-jae’s girlfriend, Se-ryung. Nam-ok brings her son, Ji-nu, to Jeong-ae, asking her to raise him. Young-jae is upset that he is being judged unfairly by Se-ryung and wants to break up.

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