Daily Tribune“I NEED A MINUTE… he really just said everything he suffered was all worth it and had meaning because he believes it all lead to him meeting her. it was all worth it cause he found his family and home in her… IM GONNA SOB”
Yoo Yeon Seok (Baek Sa Eon) and Chae Soo Bin (Hong Hee Joo).
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chae Soo Bin
Baek Sa Eon
MBC’s When the Phone Rings dominated the most buzzworthy drama and actor rankings for the last week of December 2024, as reported by Good Data Corporation. The K-drama snagged the top spot in the drama category, while lead actor Yoo Yeon Seok (Baek Sa Eon) claimed the No. 1 spot among actors, with Chae Soo Bin (Hong Hee Joo) securing No. 3.
The story follows Baek Sa Eon, Korea’s youngest presidential spokesperson, whose elite political background contrasts with his distant marriage to Hong Hee Joo, a mute sign language interpreter. Their lives spiral into chaos when Hee Joo is kidnapped, setting off a gripping chain of events.
The latest episode was packed with suspense as Sa Eon and Hee Joo teamed up to uncover the truth behind a series of murders. From mistaken identities and high-stakes confrontations to shocking revelations, fans were left breathless. The episode ended with Hee Joo crashing into a lake to protect Sa Eon, leaving her fate uncertain.
The drama’s complex storyline and intense character dynamics continue to captivate viewers. As one fan tweeted:
““i love you” and then she proceeds to drive off a cliff to protect sa eon… SHE BETTER HAVE SURVIVED sSOMEHOW”
Another commented: “He was there not as a spokesperson, but as a husband, who did every but yet nothing for his wife. Those tears, swollen eyes, from not understanding what emotions are to crying for her in front of the whole world. No one can love her like you”
With its next episode dropping tomorrow, 3 January, fans can’t wait to see how the story unfolds. As one viewer puts it:
“I NEED A MINUTE… he really just said everything he suffered was all worth it and had meaning because he believes it all lead to him meeting her. it was all worth it cause he found his family and home in her… IM GONNA SOB”
Helmed by Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu, with a script by Kim Ji-woon, When the Phone Rings continues to prove why it’s the most talked-about drama of the season.
The gripping tale, which has topped buzzworthy drama and actor rankings, has resonated deeply with Filipinos who relate to the themes of love, sacrifice and redemption.
Will tomorrow’s finale finally tie up loose ends or leave us with more questions?
