When the Phone Rings is a South Korean television series written by Kim Ji-woon. It is available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions. Here are some details on the drama, characters, and spoilers of many questions.
Quick Facts
| Series Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Original Title | When the Phone Rings |
| Director | Park Sang Woo ( 박상우 ) |
| Country | South Korea |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2024 – Jan 4, 2025 |
| Total Episodes | 12 Episodes |
| Original Network | Netflix |
| Audio Tracks | Hindi Dubbed |
| Genres | Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Drama |
| Starring | Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Gyu-ri |
Star Cast
Main Cast
Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon: He is the youngest presidential spokesperson. Baek is from a politically connected family.
Chae Soo-bin as Hong Hee-joo / Na Hee-joo: A sign language interpreter, who lost her voice due to a traffic accident from childhood.
Heo Nam-jun as Ji Sang-woo: Psychiatry specialist and Hui Ju’s college senior.
Jang Gyu-ri as Na Yu-ri: An announcer at a broadcast station where Baek Sa Eon used to work.
Supporting Cast
Jung Dong-hwan as Baek Jang-ho: A politician who had served as a member of the National Assembly.
Yoo Sung-joo as Baek Ui-yong: Baek Sa Eon’s father and a strong candidate for the next presidential election.
Chu Sang-mi as Shim Kyu-ji: Baek Sa Eon’s mother, a professor at Korea University.
Trailer
Average TV viewership ratings
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen Korea | |||
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | November 22, 2024 | 5.5% (9th) | 5.4% (9th) |
| 2 | November 23, 2024 | 4.7% (11th) | 4.8% (7th) |
| 3 | November 29, 2024 | 6.0% (9th) | 5.6% (11th) |
| 4 | November 30, 2024 | 5.7% (4th) | 6.0% (3rd) |
| 5 | December 13, 2024 | 5.9% (9th) | 5.3% (9th) |
| 6 | December 14, 2024 | 6.9% (5th) | 6.4% (5th) |
| 7 | December 20, 2024 | 6.0% (10th) | 5.1% (9th) |
| 8 | December 21, 2024 | 7.0% (2nd) | 6.8% (3rd) |
| 9 | December 27, 2024 | 6.4% (9th) | 6.0% (9th) |
| 10 | December 28, 2024 | 7.5% (3rd) | 7.4% (3rd) |
| 11 | January 3, 2025 | 8.3% (4th) | 8.8% (4th) |
| 12 | January 4, 2025 | 8.6% (3rd) | 8.5% (3rd) |
| Average | 6.5% | 6.3% | |
Synopsis
The story of this drama revolves around Baek Sa-eon, Korea’s youngest presidential spokesperson, who hails from a prestigious political family. Nine years ago, he married Hong Hui-ju, a mute sign language interpreter; however, the couple has been living without speaking to each other for the past three years. Their lives change completely when Hui-ju is kidnapped.
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