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When The Phone Rings TV Series Details

Original title지금 거신 전화는
Also Known as只今 거신 電話는; The Number You Have Dialed; jigeum geosin jeonhwaneun
Based onThe Number You Have Dialed by Geon Eomul Nyeo
Country South Korea
Language Korean
GenreRomance, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Season1
Episodes12
Age Rating13+
Release dateNovember 22, 2024 – January 4, 2025
Aired onFriday, Saturday
Running time64–70 minutes
StarringYoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Gyu-ri
Directed by Park Sang-woo, Wi Deuk-gyu
Written byKim Ji-woon
Developed byKwon Seong-chang
Produced byLee Dae-yong, Park Ji-eun, Bae Ji-hyun, Moon Seok-hwan, Oh Kwang-hee, Park Ho-sik
Executive producers Oh Jin-seung, Lee Min-ji
Edited by Sunghwan Moon
Production CompanyBon Factory
Baram Pictures
Original networkMBC (South Korea)
Netflix (World-wide, VOD, video)

When The Phone Rings Cast & Characters

Main

  • Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon
  • Chae Soo-bin as Hong Hee-joo / Na Hee-joo
  • Heo Nam-jun as Ji Sang-woo
  • Jang Gyu-ri as Na Yu-ri

Supporting

  • Sa-eon’s family
    • Jung Dong-hwan as Baek Jang-ho
    • Yoo Sung-joo as Baek Ui-yong
    • Chu Sang-mi as Shim Kyu-jin
  • Hee-joo’s family
    • Choi Kwang-il as Hong Il-kyung
    • Oh Hyun-kyung as Kim Yeon-Hui
    • Han Jae-yi as Hong In-ah
    • Park Won-sang as Na Jin-cheol
  • People in the presidential office
    • Im Chul-soo as Kang Young-woo
    • Choi Woo-jin as Park Do-jae
    • Park Sun-young as Kim Soo-young
    • Song Jin-hee as Ahn Jin-hee
    • Jung Ji-hwan as Jeong Won-bin
    • People around Sa-eon
    • Ko Sang-ho as Jang Hyuk-jin
    • Kim Jun-bae as Jung Sang-hoon
    • Hong Seo-jun as Min Do-ki
    • People around Hee-joo
    • Yang Jo-ah as Han Jin-yi
  • Other
    • Park Jae-yoon as Kidnapper

When The Phone Rings Storyline

Baek Sa Eon, a former presidential spokesman, marries Hong Hui Ju, a mute newspaper heiress, in an arranged union. When Hui Ju is kidnapped, their distant relationship is challenged as they navigate the crisis.

About When the Phone Rings TV Series

When the Phone Rings (Korean: 지금 거신 전화는) is a South Korean television series written by Kim Ji-woon, co-directed by Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu, and starring Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-jun, and Jang Gyu-ri.

The series, planned by Kwon Sung-chang, is based on the popular Kakao Page web novel The Number You Have Dialed by Geon Eomul Nyeo. It was produced by Bon Factory and Baram Pictures. Kim Ji-woon, who previously wrote Doctor John (2019) and Melancholia (2021), serves as the writer, while Park Sang-woo, known for directing The Forbidden Marriage (2022–2023), co-directs alongside Wi Deuk-gyu. The series consists of 12 episodes.

MBC announced on May 8, 2024, that the casting for the series was finalized and production was underway.

On March 13, 2024, Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin were under consideration for roles in the series. By June 27, it was reported that Jang Gyu-ri had received an offer for the series and was positively reviewing it. On May 8, Yoo and Chae were officially confirmed to star, and by September 24, Yoo, Chae, Heo Nam-jun, and Jang were confirmed as the main cast members.

When the Phone Rings premiered on Netflix, attracting 3.3 million views initially, peaking at 6.6 million views, and concluding with 4.6 million views in its final week. In its series finale, it ranked second in the TV-OTT drama category for buzzworthiness according to Good Data Corporation’s FUNdex.

The series’ success led to a significant surge in popularity for its original web novel and webtoon. The web novel saw a dramatic increase in viewership and sales, reaching the top of KakaoPage’s daily web novel rankings. Similarly, the webtoon, which debuted just before the drama, climbed to second place in KakaoPage’s weekly romance webtoon rankings, reflecting a notable boost in viewership and sales.

When the Phone Rings Release Date

When the Phone Rings premiered on MBC TV on November 22, 2024, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST). Netflix announced that the series would be available for streaming exclusively on its platform.

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When the Phone Rings Episodes

EpisodeRelease dateDurationPlot
1November 22, 202466mAfter 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.
2November 23, 202469mSa-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.
3November 29, 202467mAfter Sa-eon experiences an attack, he grows wary of Hee-joo’s relationship with her friend. Meanwhile, an ominous figure makes his presence known.
4November 30, 202470mAfter receiving the ominous call, Hee-joo abandons her clandestine plan. She then undergoes a tough interview with Sa-eon — sharing an intimate moment.
5December 13, 202470mSa-eon grapples with feelings of betrayal after learning the truth about Hee-joo. However, when she receives good news, they begin to grow fonder.
6December 14, 202470mHee-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.
7December 20, 202469mSa-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.
8December 21, 202471mAs 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.
9December 27, 202467mHee-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.
10December 28, 202468mWhile attempting to rescue Hee-joo, Sa-eon discovers another surprising conspirator — whom he later tries to persuade to help locate the kidnapper.
11January 3, 202564mAfter 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.
12January 4, 202568mSa-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.

Awards & Nominations

Award CeremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
MBC Drama Awards2024Best Couple AwardChae Soo-bin and Yoo Yeon-seokWon
MBC Drama Awards2024Best New ActressJang Gyu-riNominated
MBC Drama Awards2024Best New ActorHeo Nam-junWon
MBC Drama Awards2024Best Supporting ActressChu Sang-miNominated
MBC Drama Awards2024Drama of the YearWhen the Phone RingsNominated
MBC Drama Awards2024Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesChae Soo-binWon
MBC Drama Awards2024Grand Prize (Daesang)Yoo Yeon-seokNominated
MBC Drama Awards2024Top Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesYoo Yeon-seokWon
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