When the Phone Rings

8.4
20241h 10m

A rising politician and his mute wife's tense marriage begins to unravel after a call from a kidnapper turns their lives upside down.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer [ENG SUB]

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When the Phone Rings | Official Clip | Netflix

Thumbnail for video: When the Phone Rings | Official Clip | Netflix [ENG SUB]

When the Phone Rings | Official Clip | Netflix [ENG SUB]

Seasons

12 Episodes • Premiered 2024

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1. Episode 1

9.0

After receiving a call from Hong Hee-joo's kidnapper, Paik Sa-eon attempts to learn more about him — only to find it's hard to escape his surveillance.

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2. Episode 2

7.0

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.

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3. Episode 3

7.0

After Sa-eon experiences an attack, he grows wary of Hee-joo's relationship with her friend. Meanwhile, an ominous figure makes his presence known.

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4. Episode 4

7.0

After receiving the ominous call, Hee-joo abandons her clandestine plan. She then undergoes a tough interview with Sa-eon — sharing an intimate moment.

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5. Episode 5

7.0

Sa-eon grapples with feelings of betrayal after learning the truth about Hee-joo. However, when she receives good news, they begin to grow fonder.

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6. Episode 6

7.0

Hee-joo confronts a figure from her past who wishes to reveal what she knows. She then embarks on a retreat with Sa-eon — who becomes possessive of her.

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7. Episode 7

8.5

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.

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8. Episode 8

7.0

As Hee-joo and Sa-eon grow closer, the threat from the kidnapper intensifies. Sa-eon discovers an ominous and shocking clue from a past figure.

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9. Episode 9

8.0

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.

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10. Episode 10

8.0

While attempting to rescue Hee-joo, Sa-eon discovers another surprising conspirator — whom he later tries to persuade to help locate the kidnapper.

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11. Episode 11

9.0

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.

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12. Episode 12

7.5

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.

Cast

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Yoo Yeon-seok

Baek Sa-eon

Photo of Chae Soo-bin

Chae Soo-bin

Hong Hee-ju

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Heo Nam-jun

Ji Sang-woo

Photo of Jang Gyu-ri

Jang Gyu-ri

Na Yu-ri

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Lee Doo-seok

Kang Hyeong-Cheol

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Reviews

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Anush

10/10

I'm gonna be biased here but as someone who usually prefer the comic adaptation of stories like this I gotta say I was surprised as to how much I love this. In general I'm not a series person so the way this got me hooked up is insane. I love everything about this show, the acting the OST, the casting the romance and the thriller part of it, everything. It is now my all time favorite show. If you enjoy slow-burn romance, mixed with mystery and triller then this is the right choice, you won't be disappointed.

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jarrin74

9/10

I really enjoyed this series. Made me laugh and cry. I will say that the last episode was a bit over the top with a scenario where the male lead rescues the female lead. Don't want to say more and spoil it for others. Overall it was great.

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