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When the Phone Rings

When the Phone Rings
★ 8.3/10•2024•1h 10m•TV-14•Drama•Mystery•Crime
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Their love hangs by a thread... until a stranger picks up the phone.

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

Park Sang-woo · Director

Kim Ji-woon · Writer

Wi Deuk-gyoo · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageKO
First Air DateNov 22, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E166m

Episode 1

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.

Nov 22, 2024

Episode 2 - Episode 2E269m

Episode 2

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.

Nov 23, 2024

Episode 3 - Episode 3E368m

Episode 3

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.

Nov 29, 2024

Episode 4 - Episode 4E470m

Episode 4

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

Nov 30, 2024

Episode 5 - Episode 5E571m

Episode 5

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.

Dec 13, 2024

Episode 6 - Episode 6E670m

Episode 6

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.

Dec 14, 2024

Episode 7 - Episode 7E769m

Episode 7

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.

Dec 20, 2024

Episode 8 - Episode 8E871m

Episode 8

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.

Dec 21, 2024

Episode 9 - Episode 9E966m

Episode 9

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.

Dec 27, 2024

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1068m

Episode 10

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

Dec 28, 2024

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1164m

Episode 11

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.

Jan 3, 2025

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1267m

Episode 12

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.

Jan 4, 2025

Actors

Yoo Yeon-seok

Yoo Yeon-seok

Baek Sa-eon

Chae Soo-bin

Chae Soo-bin

Hong Hee-ju

Heo Nam-jun

Heo Nam-jun

Ji Sang-woo

Jang Gyu-ri

Jang Gyu-ri

Na Yu-ri

Lee Doo-seok

Lee Doo-seok

Kang Hyeong-Cheol

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