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The on-screen chemistry between Chae Soo Bin and Yoo Yeon Seok in the K-Drama “When the Phone Rings” has captured viewers’ attention, and behind-the-scenes clips reveal their close bond extends beyond the cameras.
The Drama and Their Roles
“When The Phone Rings,” adapted from the webtoon by Geoneomulnyeo, tells the story of Paik Sa-Eon (Yoo Yeon-Seok) and Hong Hee-Joo (Chae Soo-Bin). Paik Sa-Eon, from a prominent political family, is a former war correspondent, hostage negotiator, and main anchorman who becomes the youngest presidential spokesman. He and Hong Hee-Joo, the daughter of a newspaper owner who has mutism due to a childhood accident and works as a sign language interpreter, have been married for three years in a marriage of convenience. They have lived separate lives, pretending to be a happy couple. However, when Hong Hee-Joo is kidnapped, their relationship begins to change.
The lead actorsâ chemistry and âBookTokâ vibes have had viewers in a chokehold. Since the start, netizens praised Soo Bin and Yeon Seokâs chemistry.
The chemistry doesnât stop when the directorells âCut!â or the cameras stop rolling. The actors consistently show they are close offscreen too. behind-the-scenes clips have especially highlighted this.
The actors’ on-screen chemistry has drawn praise from viewers, but their off-screen interactions have further delighted fans. Several behind-the-scenes clips showcase their playful relationship.
In one clip from Episode 10, during a scene where the kidnapper drives towards Sa Eon and Hee Joo, Sa Eon pulls her to safety. The clip shows Yoo Yeon Seok carefully protecting Chae Soo Bin. After the take, Yoo Yeon Seok is seen gently patting Chae Soo Bin’s head.
-Uncle, the romance you mentioned đ·is in your behind-the-scenes footage. -You can't touch a man's head casually. The last person who touched a male actor's head had already given herself to him. – Who among the younger generation would dare to touch the head⊠pic.twitter.com/Vzhv0hALZc
Another clip from the beginning of Episode 10, featuring a scene where Hee Joo imagines Sa Eon waking her up with kisses and tickles, shows even more playful interaction.
CSB: donât do it! *kept joking around* Staff: cut! ok! CSB: u donât feel it..? (saeon who doesnât feel ticklish..?) CSB: ur foot is ticklish, right? YYS: when? what time, what min, what second? CSB: ahh, so childish! YYS: what..whatâs childish?#WhenThePhoneRings#ì§êžê±°ì ì íëpic.twitter.com/FEPBaslz4Z
— GĂŒlsĂŒmÂčâčâ°â·đCR7đ (@fflleabbag) January 2, 2025
The behind-the-scenes footage shows that even after the director called “Cut,” Yoo Yeon Seok continued to playfully interact with Chae Soo Bin, who attempted to tickle him back. When she found he wasn’t ticklish on his sides, she went for his feet, which he then hid.
Fans have enjoyed seeing Chae Soo Bin and Yoo Yeon Seok laughing and joking together. Chae Soo Bin is often seen playfully hitting Yoo Yeon Seok during their lighthearted moments.
— van | #WhenThePhoneRings brainrot (@linyihaocun) January 2, 2025
Both actors are under the same agency, King Kong by Starship, and have known each other for several years. They have previously worked together in a coffee commercial and on Starship Game Caterers. Their long-standing friendship contributes to their natural on-screen chemistry.
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