The new South Korean series When the Phone Rings, starring Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin, has quickly gained global recognition. Following its premiere, the show climbed to the #4 spot on Netflix’s Global Top TV Shows list on November 25, 2024, according to FlixPatrol.

A Global Hit in Over 50 Countries

When the Phone Rings has entered the top 10 list in over 50 countries, including Canada, India, Brazil, and the UAE. Notably, it reached the #1 position in 31 regions, including South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Colombia.

The Plot: A Marriage of Convenience Turns Into a Thrilling Mystery

Based on the web novel The Number You Have Dialed by Geon Eomul Nyeo, the series delves into the lives of Baek Sa Eon and Hong Hui Ju, a couple trapped in a cold and distant marriage. Married for convenience, they live under the illusion of a perfect relationship while barely interacting or eating together.

Their stagnant lives take a dramatic turn when Hui Ju is kidnapped by an unknown assailant, forcing Sa Eon to confront his emotions and their unresolved issues. As secrets come to light, the couple faces challenges that reshape their relationship and their futures.

Strong Performances by Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin

• Yoo Yeon Seok portrays Baek Sa Eon, Korea’s youngest presidential spokesman from a powerful political family. Known for his remarkable career as a war correspondent, hostage negotiator, and anchor, Sa Eon is a man admired by the public but emotionally distant in his private life.
• Chae Soo Bin plays Hong Hui Ju, a mute sign language interpreter. Despite her tragic past and prestigious upbringing as the daughter of a renowned newspaper owner, she finds purpose in her work, interpreting in courtrooms and on TV broadcasts.

Streaming Details

When the Phone Rings airs new episodes on Fridays and Saturdays exclusively on Netflix, keeping viewers hooked with its gripping narrative and stellar performances.