When the Phone Rings
A chilling romantic thriller where silence screams louder than words, as a fractured marriage of convenience unravels through a threatening phone call, exposing the shadows behind a perfect political facade.
When the Phone Rings
When the Phone Rings

지금 거신 전화는

"Their love hangs by a thread... until a stranger picks up the phone."

22 November 2024 — 04 January 2025 South Korea 1 season 12 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (266)
Cast: Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Gyu-ri, Lee Doo-seok
Drama Crime Mystery
The Paradox of Silence Identity as a Performance Trauma and Resilience Power and Corruption

When the Phone Rings - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

The Number You Have Dialed

S1E1

The premiere establishes the chilling 'show-window' marriage and the shocking moment Sa-eon tells a kidnapper to call back when his wife is dead, believing it to be a scam.

Significance:

Sets the dark tone and the central conflict of the series.

The Rope to the Heart

S1E6

Features a pivotal jump-rope challenge during a retreat where Sa-eon and Hee-joo must synchronize perfectly.

Significance:

Achieved the show's peak ratings and symbolized the first moment of true physical and emotional synchronization between the leads.

The Real Baek Sa-eon

S1E11

The reveal of Sa-eon's true origin as an illegitimate replacement and the identity of the kidnapper as the 'real' Sa-eon.

Significance:

The ultimate plot twist that redefines every character's motivation and the stakes of the finale.

Beyond the Phone Call

S1E12

The finale follows the couple to the fictional country of Argan, where they finally marry for love and Sa-eon adopts the name Yu-yeon.

Significance:

Wraps up the emotional and political arcs, offering a 'happy ending' defined by genuine communication.