When the Phone Rings

Name: When the Phone Rings
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Crime
Released: 2024-11-22
Cast: Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Gyu-ri, Lee Doo-seok

ENDED1 Season12 Episodes★ 8.3

When the Phone Rings is a drama and mystery series on MBC that ran from 2024 to 2025, ending after 1 season and 12 episodes.

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NetworkMBC

First AiredNov 22, 2024

Last AiredJan 4, 2025

GenreDrama, Mystery, Crime

Runtime70 min

Created ByKim Ji-woon

Original Title지금 거신 전화는

LanguageKorean

CountrySouth Korea

ProductionBon Factory, Baram Pictures

Overview from TMDB

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

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Cast

Yoo Yeon-seok

Baek Sa-eon

Chae Soo-bin

Hong Hee-ju

Heo Nam-jun

Ji Sang-woo

Jang Gyu-ri

Na Yu-ri

Lee Doo-seok

Kang Hyeong-Cheol

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 12 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Nov 22, 202466m★ 9.0

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.

E2Episode 2

Nov 23, 202469m

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.

E3Episode 3

Nov 29, 202468m

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.

E4Episode 4

Nov 30, 202470m

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

E5Episode 5

Dec 13, 202471m

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.

E6Episode 6

Dec 14, 202470m

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.

E7Episode 7

Dec 20, 202469m

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.

E8Episode 8

Dec 21, 202471m

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.

E9Episode 9

Dec 27, 202466m

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.

E10Episode 10

Dec 28, 202468m

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

E11Episode 11

Jan 3, 202564m

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.

E12Episode 12

Jan 4, 202567m★ 5.3

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.

About When the Phone Rings

When the Phone Rings is a drama, mystery, crime series on MBC. The show first aired on Nov 22, 2024 and currently has 1 season and 12 episodes. When the Phone Rings has ended. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 321 votes. The cast includes Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Gyu-ri, Lee Doo-seok. Created by Kim Ji-woon.