REVIEW:
“When the Phone Rings” has officially stolen my heart and earned a perfect 10/10! As a massive Yoo Yeon Seok fan (Hospital Playlist is one of my happy places!), and someone who also admires Chae Soo Bin’s work, I had high hopes for this drama, and it totally blew me away.
Apparently, it’s based on a webtoon, and while I haven’t read it, my post-first-few-episodes deep dive into the internet (gotta check for that happy ending!) suggests it’s a very faithful adaptation. The pacing is killer; each episode ends on a cliffhanger that had me screaming at my screen. Talk about addictive!
The second lead couple? Seriously, so adorable! Their story was the perfect mix of sweet and funny, and watching Na Yu Ri slowly but surely fall for Ji Sang U was just delightful. I was rooting for them the whole time.
Even without reading the webtoon, I was completely drawn into the story. The acting is superb. Yoo Yeon Seok nails the icy, unapproachable Baek Sa Eon, and Chae Soo Bin is fantastic as the seemingly timid Hong Hui Ju, who also has this surprising inner strength. I loved the duality of her character, especially when she was blackmailing her husband – so unexpectedly fierce! Seriously, if you’re searching for your next K-drama binge, look no further. “When the Phone Rings” is a must-watch!
Episodes: 12
Original Network: MBC
Cast & Credits: Yoo Yeon Seok, Chae Soo Bin, Heo Nam Jun, Jang Gyu Ri
Plot: Baek Sa Eon, the youngest presidential spokesman in Korea, comes from a prestigious political family. His background includes roles as a war correspondent, hostage negotiator, and news anchor. Three years ago, he married Hong Hui Ju, a mute sign language interpreter and the adopted second daughter of a newspaper proprietor. Their marriage, based on convenience, has been distant and cold. However, when Hui Ju is kidnapped, their lives and relationship are changed.
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