When the Phone Rings
2024 South Korean television series
When the Phone Rings (Korean: 지금 거신 전화는) is a 2024–2025 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. It premiered on MBC TV on November 22, 2024, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST) for 12 episodes. It is available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.
Synopsis
When the Phone Rings is a story that unfolds when a Show Window couple, who have been living without speaking to each other for three years in an arranged marriage, receive a threatening phone call from a kidnapper.
Cast
Main
Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon
Lee Jae-hoon as young Sa-eon
A former war correspondent and announcer, Baek is from a politically connected family. He is the youngest presidential spokesperson.
Chae Soo-bin as Hong Hee-joo / Na Hee-joo
Shin Yeon-woo as young Hee-joo
A sign language interpreter, who lost her voice due to a traffic accident from childhood. She is Sa-eon's wife.
Heo Nam-jun as Ji Sang-woo
Kang Ji-yong as young Sang-woo
A psychiatrist who is also active as a YouTuber at the same time, which is mostly related to unsolved cases.
Jang Gyu-ri as Na Yu-ri
A broadcasting station announcer and Sa-eon's junior.
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