When the Phone Rings (2024)

omg, I have to say that the series is at the same time a bit sad, but at the same time funny. means all the time Ml. she pretends to be cold-blooded towards Zen, she follows all his rules, but the kidnapping turns her into a person who takes revenge on her husband by pretending to be a predator. and manages to make a jealous husband who doesn't know that his wife is doing it so that he practically listens to the predator's advice and tries not to show that he cares but at the same time shows that he cares and that he is jealous. Zl. innocent face little devil inside😂😂

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When the Phone Rings: A Slow-Burn Thriller with a Misleading Title (Watch Now, Later or Skip?)

"When the Phone Rings" initially intrigued with its mysterious title, hinting at a chilling game of cat-and-mouse. While the series does delve into suspense and intrigue, the title ultimately feels misleading. The true mystery doesn't revolve around the initial "Caller 406" incident, but rather the protagonist's elaborate scheme to replace a psychopathic grandson with his own son.

This slow-burn thriller effectively builds tension, though the pacing can feel sluggish at times. The plot felt scattered and unfocused, with too many subplots competing for attention and ultimately undermining the main narrative.

The inclusion of the news anchor (and her love interest) subplot felt unnecessary, detracting from the main narrative. Similarly, the investigation into the dead children, while intended to connect the twins and the true son, seemed to be stretching to tie everything together, resulting in a convoluted and unconvincing narrative.

The reveal of the true culprit fell flat due to an unconvincing performance from the actor. Their delivery lacked the necessary intensity and gravitas, making the moment anticlimactic.

Despite these minor drawbacks, the series boasts strong performances from the lead actors. YYS, in particular, impressively transforms into a character far removed from his real-life persona, showcasing his remarkable acting range. The female lead also delivers a compelling performance, and her dedication to learning sign language adds a layer of authenticity to her character.

Overall:

"When the Phone Rings" is a thought-provoking thriller with a unique premise. While the title and certain plot points could have been more streamlined, the strong performances and intriguing central mystery make it a worthwhile watch for fans of the genre. So, you should watch now, maybe a hyped drama, but worth the watch.

Note: This review reflects your personal opinions and may not align with the general consensus.

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Mostly great. Only one episode ruined my rating.

Just when things were going so well they just had to massively stick the landing! The writers seemed to completely forget how they’re own characters had developed. I think if you end the series with just watching till after they get in the car at the end of episode 11 and then fast forward to the dinner scene in episode 12 this would be a better show. Except then you would still have to watch her decide to wear a completely white outfit for a casual walk in the very muddy woods, but honestly that’s the least idiotic of the dumb decisions in this episode 😂

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So I hate Korean romance dramas and I seriously hate the 'enemies to lovers' type of dramas and unfortunately that's what this drama is. Everything I despise in a Korean drama is this drama so I ended up dropping it. For one the FL was just plain stupid and the ML was just plain annoying. I got tired of looking at his old throbbing veined hands and people's feet walking across a floor. I also thought the FL was going to stick with getting rid of her so-called arranged marriage but I learn the two main characters will fall for each other...ugh.

The villain made no sense but I guess that's because I stopped watching this drama. Once I read the synopsis for the rest of the episodes I just did a eye roll and took it off my list.

I started watching Korean dramas back in the summer of 2020 after the unexpected death of my father. The action Korean dramas helped me heal and I tried to find any and every action Kdrama out there. It's been 4 years since I started watching Korean dramas but for the past year and a half all I keep stumbling across are cringe worthy romance dramas...THAT'S IT!! I've dropped more Kdramas over the past year and a half and is losing hope. Why can't I find a nice Korean drama that don't have cringe worthy romance in it??? Why???

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Very nice series but a bit exaggerated.

Hello, this series had great acting and acting, and they played a very realistic role together. I had a positive opinion about the series. As for the content of the story, Kdrama friends have always been fantasy and clichéd, and sometimes it was far from reality. We were crying until a few days ago, what a great acting and what an interesting and emotional story. Do you see all these negative comments because of the last two episodes, which were exaggerated?! We followed every moment of this series, every week we were excited about what was going to happen next? I mean, this whole series has been pointless, has it really had nothing?? When we were tired and waiting for a series that would entertain us, we would say, "Wow, how great! I love this series so much, I'm waiting for it." Now everyone says that the content of the story was not very good, or so it was. Yes, there were some bugs, for example, this last episode of the war and the Argan region, but we were always excited for the next episode when we saw it. Please don't ruin this series with negative comments. Take a break and rewatch it again. You'll see that it was really beautiful. The series is based on a manhwa. What do you really expect from a manhwa writer? Many friends gave this series a hit because they read the manhwa and were spoiled by the end of the story. They gave it a negative review because they already knew the story. The series was a cliché, and with these beautiful clichés, we felt good after watching this series. We weren't expecting anything extraordinary. We just watched it because of its beautiful atmosphere. You started this series yourself, with your own free will, no one forced you. Don't make a disaster out of this series. If the series had more episodes, it would have been too boring and ridiculous, and if it had been less, it would have gone too fast. The mistake that the director and writer made is that they left most of the events for the end of the series and it moved quickly and didn't follow the previous trend. The last episode was also able to answer most of the questions and meet our expectations.
A question for dear friends: What did you really want from the end of the story???????!!

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It’s not that good!

I love the plot line, I thought is was about this mute girl who finds her worth and possibly exacts revenge against the ML. Not spoil the story or anything but the drama took a COMPLETE left turn. The FL seems incompetent and I hate the way this story is going, in some sense I started resenting the FL because of how she was acting. Not to say that how she felt or what she did was wrong (I was totally on board until she lied) She wasn’t exacting revenge in justice she was just nasty. Idk how to explain it but she just seems like a NASTY person. She became everything I hated seeing in a woman and human. I’ve only watched 2-3 episodes and that was enough for me. It was too cliche as well, enemies to lovers but with the twist of an arranged marriage. I honestly have never dropped a kdrama this quick.

However, if you do enjoy the cliches of arranged marriages, a FL who sticks up for herself (somewhat), and a conflict between the ML and FL where their love is a mix between hatred and admiration you may enjoy it.

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Got Obsessed with this drama just after 2 episodes

If you are reading this review let me tell you this is a must watch Korean drama ❤️❤️... It has all kind of genre like romance, contract marriage, husband and wife living alone, influential families, kidnapper roaming around, possessive male lead, jealous male lead, cute female lead, falling in love after marriage, second couple.. The intensity between the lead roles, the way she is trying to get her life back on track, the way the husband feelings are coming out...... It's totally giving a webtoon vibes and ML is so handsome, just looking at home makes the heart flutter😍😍...The interaction between the couple is so intense and heart fluttering.. The story line is good and keeps you engaged....

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The Ultimate Cold Lover Fantasy

If you’re all about that icy, cold-hearted bad boy who’s got the sharpest looks and a vibe that screams “I’m too good for you but I’ll take you anyway,” then Goo Dong-mae is your everything. This man is like a whole damn mood. He’s not just a hero; he’s the hero of your good girl fantasy, but with a plot twist that’ll leave you shook.

Let’s talk about his relationship with the main actress. She’s playing his wife of 3 years, but trust me, the drama here isn’t all romantic candle-lit dinners. This girl’s got more secrets than an encrypted phone with a voice modulator. She’s not just the obedient wife on the surface – no, she’s secretly playing him like a fiddle.

Now, spoiler alert – things get next level. The wife (aka the ultimate tease) blackmails Dong-mae with a pic of a mole on her thigh, and suddenly, it’s full-blown possession mode. Our dude is shook. He’s never even touched her like that, and now he’s spiraling. Like, he can’t stop obsessing over this mole, and the tension that builds while he tries to figure it out? Butterflies. You can’t make this stuff up, y’all.

If you’re looking for a drama that mixes cold dominance with sizzling mystery and a dash of betrayal, WHEN THE PHONE RINGS is your jam. Goo Dong-mae is serving cold-hearted lover vibes like no other, and I’m 10000% here for it. Go watch this, Divas. Trust me, it’s a real treat.

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A Thrilling Start!

When the Phone Rings is a perfect mix of mystery and chills. It kicks off with a creepy phone call that pulls strangers into a dangerous game. Right away, you can feel the tension as the characters realize the caller knows their secrets—and isn’t messing around.

The shocker comes when the game claims its first victim, leaving everyone, in total disbelief. The suspense builds up so well that you can’t help but wonder who’s next.

Just when it seems like we’ll get answers, the episode ends with a cliffhanger that makes it impossible not to keep watching. If you love thrilling mysteries, this is the show for you.

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