When the Phone Rings

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 2024-11-22

Last Air Date: 2025-01-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Kim Ji-woon

Networks: MBC

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Top Cast

Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon
Chae Soo-bin as Hong Hee-ju
Heo Nam-jun as Ji Sang-woo
Jang Gyu-ri as Na Yu-ri
Lee Doo-seok as Kang Hyeong-Cheol
Chu Sang-mi as Shim Gyu-jin
Lim Cheol-soo as Kang Young-woo
Choi Woo-jin as Park Do-jae
Oh Hyun-kyung as Kim Yeon-hee
Park Sun-young as Kim Soo-young

Seasons

When the Phone Rings (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2024-11-22)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2024-11-23)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2024-11-29)

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.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2024-11-30)

After receiving the ominous call, Hee-joo abandons her clandestine plan. She then undergoes a tough interview with Sa-eon — sharing an intimate moment.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2024-12-13)

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.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2024-12-14)

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.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2024-12-20)

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.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2024-12-21)

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.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2024-12-27)

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.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2024-12-28)

While attempting to rescue Hee-joo, Sa-eon discovers another surprising conspirator — whom he later tries to persuade to help locate the kidnapper.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2025-01-03)

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.
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2025-01-04)

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.