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Season 1 – When The Phone Rings

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A rising politician and his mute wife's tense marriage begins to unravel after a call from a kidnapper turns their lives upside down.
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When The Phone Rings — Season 1

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Pierce Conran South China Morning Post Apr 11
2.5/5
Given that its complicated family backstories and corporate, political and media narratives all tangle together into a bigger and bigger knot throughout 12 episodes, the romance in When the Phone Rings often struggles to be in the spotlight. Go to Full Review
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Hello B @Haloboo Mar 1 Watching without any expectation and quickly become one of my favourites. The story is driven by two amazing leads that possess both gentleness and strong characters. There are so many details and storyline to get immersed into so I suggest you to take time and appreciate all the plots. Amazing camera works and performance especially by the main actors. The way they showcase various emotions and interpretation of love in the smallest and biggest interaction is something that I will cherish for a long time. I found out that there were not much promotions but the drama was a hit in more than 30 countries!! I’m surprised to see there were many low ratings and quickly realised it was due to mistranslation by Netflix which were not addressed at all. Bad move by Netflix! Anyway, this is a gem that I keep in my rewatch list. I hope more people will appreciate the drama despite the controversy. See more Takezo G @Hoammz Feb 23 No abang Cilor seen in the movie See more Gusti Y @mahes Feb 19 korea I don’t like him. He insulted me and said racist things to asia. See more Bree M @Bree1 Jan 5 This show is honestly just terrible. I watched 9 episodes and at some point in each I asked myself why I’m still watching. Love the actors though, they did their best See more Dayythenn P @RT49033819 Nov 22 Even if I couldn't understand the language ,the actors made me feel every emotion. I love these Dramas. So good. Made me feel that the 2 leads acted as if they were really in love I could feel it. See more Luanne B @RT33242364 Sep 26 In spite of the low rating I liked this series. Maybe the poor ratings were due to the need to read the subtitles. Anyway it was refreshing that the live scenes were tender and not rip your clothesā€ style. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 22, 2024 Episode 1 After receiving a call from Hong Hee-joo's kidnapper, Paik Sa-eon attempts to learn more about him; Paik Sa-eon finds it hard to escape his surveillance. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 23, 2024 Sa-eon works quickly to track down the caller, forcing Hee-joo to stay hypervigilant; despite her fears, she continues to play along with the ruse. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 29, 2024 After Sa-eon experiences an attack, he grows wary of Hee-joo's relationship with her friend; an ominous figure makes his presence known. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 30, 2024 After receiving the ominous call, Hee-joo abandons her clandestine plan; she then undergoes a tough interview with Sa-eon, sharing an intimate moment. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 13, 2024 Sa-eon grapples with feelings of betrayal after learning the truth about Hee-joo; when she receives good news, they begin to grow fonder. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 14, 2024 Hee-joo confronts a figure from her past who wishes to reveal what she knows; she embarks on a retreat with Sa-eon, who becomes possessive of her. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 20, 2024 Sa-eon and Hee-joo's relationship shifts after her harrowing rescue; determined to catch the kidnapper, Sa-eon goes full force with the help of 406. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 21, 2024 As Hee-joo and Sa-eon grow closer, the threat from the kidnapper intensifies; Sa-eon discovers a clue from a past figure. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 27, 2024 Hee-joo worries about Sa-eon after learning the truth about him; she later appears on the stage of her dreams, side by side with her love. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 28, 2024 While attempting to rescue Hee-joo, Sa-eon discovers another conspirator, whom he later tries to persuade to help locate the kidnapper. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 3, 2025 After Hee-joo's bold move, her fate and that of her kidnapper remain uncertain; but Sa-eon refuses to give up, leaving no stone unturned to find her. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 4, 2025 Sa-eon abandons everything he's worked for, leaving Hee-joo completely alone; but after a clue arrives, she embarks on a journey to reunite with him. Details
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Season Info

Director
Park Sang-u, Wi Deuk-gyu
Executive Producer
Kwon Seong-chang
Screenwriter
Kim Ji-un
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Romance, Drama
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Nov 22, 2024
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