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She can't speak. He won't listen. A ransom call forces them to finally hear each other.
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TMDB
83
IMDb
59
Rotten Tomatoes
29
Audience Score
29
Google
13
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When the Phone Rings (2024)

tortured romancepolitical thrillerslow-burn tension

Latest Episode

Episode 12
7.567 min

Season 1 • Episode 12

Latest

Episode 12

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.

Overview

DramaMysteryCrime

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

Flag of KRKRKorean
Content warning
excitedlovingromanticsuspensemysteryromancebased on web novelkidnappingthrillergrand+5 more
communication breakdownperformative marriagetrauma and silencepower and vulnerability

Standout Aspects

Acting

Chae Soo-bin's wordless performance is devastating.

Direction

Kim Ji-woon turns phone calls into heart attacks.

Writing

Sign language as weapon and intimacy — genius.

Best for:Solo: Late-night spiral when you want to suffer beautifully.·Binge: Clear your weekend — cliffhangers are brutal.·Date Night: Only if you're ready to analyze your own relationship.
Heads up:Violence: Political assaults and domestic threat situations.·Triggers: Gaslighting, forced marriage dynamics, child loss backstory.
K

Creator

Kim Ji-woon

First AiredNov 22, 2024
StatusEnded

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Seasons1·Episodes12
MBC

Top Cast

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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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Chae Soo-bin learned Korean Sign Language for six months and performed without a double for most scenes.

Cultural

The 'contract marriage' trope here subverts typical K-drama fluff — it's rooted in real chaebol family politics and election scandal history.

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Official Trailer [ENG SUB]

Official Trailer [ENG SUB]

Gallery(20 images)

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