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When the Phone Rings

지금 거신 전화는
“Their love hangs by a thread... until a stranger picks up the phone.”
2024EndedSouth Korea70 min

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What's it about?

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

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Trailers & videos

[지금 거신 전화는 1차 티저] 유연석 ＂넌 반드시 내 손으로 잡는다＂, MBC 241122 방송 — Teaser · Korean · YouTube
When the Phone Rings | Official Clip | Netflix [ENG SUB]
Clip · English · official · YouTube
When the Phone Rings | Official Clip | Netflix
Clip · English · official · YouTube
[지금 거신 전화는 메이킹] 웃음꽃 만발😆밝은 에너지로 시작하는 첫 촬영 비하인드 메이킹, MBC 241122 방송
Behind the scenes · Korean · YouTube
[지금 거신 전화는 메이킹] 1~2회 스페셜 메이킹 영상(feat. 셰프 유연석), MBC 241123 방송
Behind the scenes · Korean · YouTube
《지금 거신 전화는 메이킹》 알고 보면 연약했던(?) 유연석에 웃음 터진 채수빈🤣새우 살 발라주다 숨넘어갈 뻔했던 현장까지!, MBC 241129 방송
Behind the scenes · Korean · YouTube
《지금 거신 전화는 메이킹》 유연석X채수빈, 살벌한 눈빛으로 면접보다 갑자기 댄스 배틀(?) 붙는 현장😎, MBC 241130 방송
Behind the scenes · Korean · YouTube
[지금 거신 전화는 메이킹] 유연석&채수빈 특급 케미💯ㅣ3~4회 스페셜 메이킹, MBC 241130 방송
Behind the scenes · Korean · YouTube
《지금 거신 전화는 메이킹》 거절하기엔 완전 내 거잖아🤭 채수빈 손잡고 옷 가게 안으로 성큼 들어가는 유연석 실존💥, MBC 241213 방송
Behind the scenes · Korean · YouTube
《지금 거신 전화는 메이킹》 입맞춤 신 찍다가 갑자기 노래 화음 쌓는 유연석X채수빈, 가볍게 시작했다가 진지해지는 중😤, MBC 241214 방송
Behind the scenes · Korean · YouTube
[지금 거신 전화는 메이킹] '지거전' 5~6회 ✨스페셜✨ 메이킹 공개, MBC 241214 방송
Behind the scenes · Korean · YouTube

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Cast

Portrait: Yoo Yeon-seok
Yoo Yeon-seok
유연석
Baek Sa-eon
12 episodes
Portrait: Chae Soo-bin
Chae Soo-bin
채수빈
Hong Hee-ju
12 episodes
Portrait: Heo Nam-jun
Heo Nam-jun
허남준
Ji Sang-woo
12 episodes
Portrait: Jang Gyu-ri
Jang Gyu-ri
장규리
Na Yu-ri
12 episodes
Portrait: Lee Doo-seok
Lee Doo-seok
Kang Hyeong-Cheol
12 episodes
Portrait: Park Geon-Rak
Park Geon-Rak
박건락
Director Yoon
2 episodes
탁
탁승빈
HBC Staff
1 episode
Portrait: Park Gang-to
Park Gang-to
박강토
HBC Staff
1 episode
이
이경호
Director
1 episode
Portrait: Lee Beom-chan
Lee Beom-chan
Director
1 episode
Portrait: Lee Seung-jin
Lee Seung-jin
이승진
Reporter
3 episodes
Portrait: Im Cheol-soo
Im Cheol-soo
임철수
Kang Young-woo
6 episodes
Portrait: Choi Woo-jin
Choi Woo-jin
최우진
Park Do-jae
6 episodes
Portrait: Park Sun-young
Park Sun-young
박선영
Kim Soo-young
5 episodes
Portrait: Song Jin-hee
Song Jin-hee
송진희
Ahn Jin-hee
5 episodes
Portrait: Jeong Ji-hwan
Jeong Ji-hwan
정지환
Jung Won-bin
5 episodes
Portrait: Ko Sang-ho
Ko Sang-ho
고상호
Jang Hyuk-jin
3 episodes
Portrait: Oh Hyun-kyung
Oh Hyun-kyung
오현경
Kim Yeon-hee
6 episodes
Portrait: Chu Sang-mi
Chu Sang-mi
추상미
Shim Gyu-jin
7 episodes
손
손기철
Reporter
1 episode

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Crew

Director
Park Sang-woo, Wi Deuk-gyoo
Writer
Kim Ji-woon

Episodes

Season 1 — 12 episodes · from 11/22/2024

Page 1 of 1 · Episodes 1–12

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Episode 1

S01E0111/22/202466 min

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.

12 guest appearances

Park Geon-Rak (Director Yoon), 탁승빈 (HBC Staff), Park Gang-to (HBC Staff), 이경호 (Director), Lee Beom-chan (Director), Lee Seung-jin (Reporter), Im Cheol-soo (Kang Young-woo), Choi Woo-jin (Park Do-jae), Park Sun-young (Kim Soo-young), Song Jin-hee (Ahn Jin-hee), Jeong Ji-hwan (Jung Won-bin), Ko Sang-ho (Jang Hyuk-jin)

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Episode 2

S01E0211/23/202469 min

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.

12 guest appearances

Lee Seung-jin (Reporter), Im Cheol-soo (Kang Young-woo), Choi Woo-jin (Park Do-jae), Park Sun-young (Kim Soo-young), Song Jin-hee (Ahn Jin-hee), Jeong Ji-hwan (Jung Won-bin), Ko Sang-ho (Jang Hyuk-jin), Oh Hyun-kyung (Kim Yeon-hee), Chu Sang-mi (Shim Gyu-jin), Kim Kyu-do (Prosecutor), 이흥윤 (Plaintiff), Lee Hyeon (Defendant)

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Episode 3

S01E0311/29/202468 min

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.

12 guest appearances

Lee Seung-jin (Reporter), Im Cheol-soo (Kang Young-woo), Choi Woo-jin (Park Do-jae), Ko Sang-ho (Jang Hyuk-jin), Oh Hyun-kyung (Kim Yeon-hee), Chu Sang-mi (Shim Gyu-jin), Yang Jo-a (Han Jin-yi), Park Won-sang (Na Jin-chul), Choi Gwang-il (Hong Il-kyung), You Seong-joo (Baek Ui-yong), Shin Yeon-woo (Young Hong Hee-ju), Kim Min-seok (Detective)

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Episode 4

S01E0411/30/202470 min

After receiving the ominous call, Hee-joo abandons her clandestine plan. She then undergoes a tough interview with Sa-eon — sharing an intimate moment.

12 guest appearances

Im Cheol-soo (Kang Young-woo), Choi Woo-jin (Park Do-jae), Park Sun-young (Kim Soo-young), Song Jin-hee (Ahn Jin-hee), Jeong Ji-hwan (Jung Won-bin), Oh Hyun-kyung (Kim Yeon-hee), Chu Sang-mi (Shim Gyu-jin), Yang Jo-a (Han Jin-yi), Choi Gwang-il (Hong Il-kyung), You Seong-joo (Baek Ui-yong), Han Jae-yi (Hong In-ah), Shin Yeon-woo (Young Hong Hee-ju)

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Episode 5

S01E0512/13/202471 min

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.

12 guest appearances

Im Cheol-soo (Kang Young-woo), Choi Woo-jin (Park Do-jae), Park Sun-young (Kim Soo-young), Song Jin-hee (Ahn Jin-hee), Jeong Ji-hwan (Jung Won-bin), Oh Hyun-kyung (Kim Yeon-hee), Chu Sang-mi (Shim Gyu-jin), Yang Jo-a (Han Jin-yi), Choi Gwang-il (Hong Il-kyung), Han Jae-yi (Hong In-ah), Jeong Dong-hwan (Baek Jang -ho), Shin Yeon-woo (Young Hong Hee-ju)

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Episode 6

S01E0612/14/202470 min

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.

1 guest appearance

Park Chang-hoon ([Sign language applicant])

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Episode 7

S01E0712/20/202469 min

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.

12 guest appearances

Park Geon-Rak (Director Yoon), Im Cheol-soo (Kang Young-woo), Choi Woo-jin (Park Do-jae), Park Sun-young (Kim Soo-young), Song Jin-hee (Ahn Jin-hee), Jeong Ji-hwan (Jung Won-bin), Oh Hyun-kyung (Kim Yeon-hee), Chu Sang-mi (Shim Gyu-jin), Han Jae-yi (Hong In-ah), Shin Yeon-woo (Young Hong Hee-ju), Yoon Seo-yeon (Young Hong In-ah), Lee Jae-jun (Young Baek Sa-eon)

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Episode 8

S01E0812/21/202471 min

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.

6 guest appearances

Chu Sang-mi (Shim Gyu-jin), Yang Jo-a (Han Jin-yi), You Seong-joo (Baek Ui-yong), Han Jae-yi (Hong In-ah), Park Chang-hoon ([Sign language applicant]), Park Jae-yoon (Kidnapper)

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Episode 9

S01E0912/27/202466 min

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.

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Episode 10

S01E1012/28/202468 min

While attempting to rescue Hee-joo, Sa-eon discovers another surprising conspirator — whom he later tries to persuade to help locate the kidnapper.

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Episode 11

S01E1101/03/202564 min

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.

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Episode 12

S01E1201/04/202567 minFinale

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.

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