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When the Phone Rings Episode 12 Reactions
An average ending, it could've been better, but it left many unsatisfied. But to see Saeon in that uniform, oh my god, no he was God. Hee Joo got the lottery. The drama was good.
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Some of you reviewers need to stop getting your political takes from Tik-Tok. Sadly, many of you are just antisemitic bigots
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god knows how many times i have to watch the bed scene. i was beautifull portrayed. the scene was chef kiss
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this ep was pointless - the only reason i watched (fast-forwarded), was so i could hear what the psycho told the ML & it amounted to a big fat nothing. *****************************************************************************************************sorry if i am being to critical but WTH was this last ep＼（〇_ｏ）／ the whole disappearing act & then sending the FL cutes from a war zone more or less making it an invite - then hashing it out in a war zone while escaping for their lives - like seriously? who wrote this sh*t?!?******************************************************************************************************************************************as is this plot started out interesting & then the FL lead by her emotions & it turned cringe but then there was the whole side story, about the psycho, the missing orphans etc.. so somehow could ignore stupidity, as there was more then enough to distract from the imperfections. also (as i have pointed out in the past) the side character were a breath of fresh air. they added much needed levity & fun to this gloomy plot (all the different levels of child abuse). ******************************************************************************************************************************************the only plus for me in this ep was seeing all my favorite side character's for one last time - they made me smile & made this drama not a waste of time. but this for sure a once off
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Why was this unnecessary episode even added. Ruined the whole drama. They could’ve easily ended this well after 10 episodes. The last episode was a stretch. And the mystery about Mr Park was a dead giveaway about the whole plot. It started out so well and ended with disappointment. I wanted to love this show so much cz of the amazing start!
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Not sure who responsible for this one? But for sure they need to clarify the fact tho related with currently sensitive issue that happened since October 2023 (Well, wayyyy before than!)
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This drama's last episode was a reminder that politics and propaganda is everywhere and they will shove it down your throat when you least expect it. This drama could have ended really well if not for the news bulletin reference to Paltima and downplaying the genocide ISRAEL is responsible for. There is no excuse for how the writers, MBC and Netflix made light of the genocide, misrepresented it and used it as a lazy plot device.
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The paltima and izmael part really shocked me. Reversing the reality of a situation in an ongoing genocide is absolutely disgusting. Shame on the director, producer and screenwriter.
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But, it could be better if they explored argan plot in depth. The lazy screenplay in that whole sequence just downgrade the quality.
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Really disappointed with this drama especially the director, i feel bad for the actors. this drama is really really really bad. If there is score low than 1, i will give the worst score for this drama.
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It can be 8 or 9 or 10 and i gave it this rating I always gave generous ratings but now when i got to know about this i gotta support my fellows who are facing cruelty for the past 70 years It is againts my morals to not support those innocent souls cuz i have a conscience Lets go show them that we are united against this genocide Peace ✌️ From the river to the see Palestine will be free And overall the drama went downhill from epi 9 so this rating is valid Should have given 0 or 0.5 but there is no option
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Just finish watching this ep. I'm loving every second of this ep. Love the actors, actresses. The fits are fire.
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Poorly done ending with an unrealistic and insensitive decision to have them reunite in a war torn country and romanticise it in some way I have seen many bad endings but this takes the cake making my rating go from an 8 to a 4
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I'm a little bit taken aback by the warzone arc. If a man is ghosting you, you shouldn't risk your life to find him. I know it was meant to show Heejoo's undying love for Yuyeon, but I didn't quite like it. Thank God it's a happy ending.
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The entire Argan plot makes no sense. She looks for him searching for a "sunset spot"? in a war zone? dressing like she's going out with friends? After the rescue mission (the ML all alone? so unbelievable), the two talking loudly in the forest, nobody around? And the other hostages?The cabin where they spent the night, another nonsense. White sheets and a window with a beautiful spot on a white sand beach and deck chairs. Remember, in a WAR ZONE.And what about the Ismael/Paletine issue, one minute of pure foolishness. Were the screenwriters drunk? We can save the last minutes of this episode, and use them at the end the 11th, closing the drama in a better way.The 12th episode does not exist.
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Deceit you want me too 🤭 the work hence my phone was off yesterday and now it's not just about talent and then we don't have your number
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There was no need to touch on the topic of the current genocide, and even if there was, did they have to say that "Paltima" attacked "Izmael" when it's the other way around in real life? I don't think so, people have said that they put this bs in the last episode so no one could boycott it.
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Incorrect news portrayed Hm I'm sorry towards actor and actressThe director should not touch the sensitivity of the current issue
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Inaccurately portrays "Paltima" as attacking "Izmael" and kidnapping South Korean soldiers, a fabricated scenario that misrepresents the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This narrative erases the realities of Palestinian struggles under occupation and aligns with pro-Zionist perspectives, perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
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Ok. To address a confusing part of the episode: Argan. If you understand the name and the only place it can possibly be, the “Noble Idiocy” trope becomes a bit less annoying. The only possible real location is Morocco. Argan trees, Casablanca, French Foreign Legion, unrest and dispute over control in the southern districts… It makes much more sense when that is taken in that context. Sa Eon paying for “his” sins, leaving his old name behind. Being reborn. Serve in the Legion and get a new start is a classic meme for this. Not to mention the connection of Morocco to classic film. It also connects well with his leaving everything of his inheritance behind. Remember, too, that he has a history as a war correspondent.Now, why they didn’t just say Morocco, I don’t understand. Perhaps they were afraid of censorship or complaints? On the plus side, at least they didn’t say he was serving in “Africa.”Was it a needed part? It depends on how true they intended to stay to the original web-novel. Keeping with that, I'd say the writers did as good as could be asked and they kept it quite short and let us have a nice fluffy ending.
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The show was mediocre, not very interesting. BOYCOTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!It was totally unecessary and sneaky if the writers to refereence the genocide that israel is carrying out on Palestine. And to twist the narrative shows poor ethics and morals from the writing team. To mention it in the last 5 mins was so sneaky. If you have such strong opinions next time say it at the start so i know not to watch ew. Disgusting cheap drama, third class acting and writing.
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the zionist propaganda and ignorant depiction of an ongoing genocide is disgusting. I loved this series, but they fucked it up in the end. I'm so grossed out.
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Seriously this ending is a masterpiece... of disaster :)
At some point I expected a UFO landing.
My guess is that the Screenwriter sent a piece of her child's school project instead of the real screenplay by mistake ...and the staff just went with it :D
At some point I expected a UFO landing.
My guess is that the Screenwriter sent a piece of her child's school project instead of the real screenplay by mistake ...and the staff just went with it :D
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This show nosedived into zionist propaganda in the last couple of minutes, when it wasn't even included in the original novel. They went out of their way to plug in the zionism like they just couldn't resist it. Embarrassing.
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ok lemme say why i gave this drama 9 stars first this ep kinda got dragged as we all agree he suddenly disappears and went to argan?? that was so unnecessary fr but BUT hear me out him in that black military kinda suit saved a low rating he was so fine like WHATTT? and they ot some quality screen time would've been better with more time tho but it was good anyway i love this couple so much there hugs brings me so much comfort you feel me? anyway i love this drama so much anyway the last ep's last minutes of them were everything tysm for a happy ending and i saw the internet going crazy about the war thing i really don't know what to say i really didn't pay attention to any of that but them so idk what went wrong anyway a good drama
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From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free! Absolutely disgusting and despicable . I stopped using other social media bc of zionist bullshit and now they are sneaking Zionist propaganda into Kdramas. Whoever let that pass must think the audience is dumb enough to not notice that.
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Please use whatever illustrations or visuals you want, but don't try to reverse the facts that happened...From the river to the sea 🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉 let's be a decent human being and do not call it war open your eyes, do not trust this kind of propaganda if you already watched this, it is not your fault, go give them 1 star and youre being helpful to others...In an era where media plays a powerful role in shaping perspectives, it is irresponsible to create-or support-a narrative that undermines the fundamental values of empathy and human dignity. This is not just a bad movie; it is a harmful one.You're evil
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Disgusting! I don't like how they included such a sensitive issue. Last episode ruined this good drama! No hate to the casts, i love them. I just hate the writer who included that scene.
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The finale tied up everything beautifully!! I'm sad that it has ended but my heart is so happy seeing them together. This drama will always hold a piece of my heart cause it came to me when I was stranded on a lonely island. It made my weekends exciting again. Its been quite some time since a drama caught my attention like this. I saw a few people say that the Argon plot was unnecessary but in my opinion, it definitely was necessary. Yuyeon just can't live happily with Heejoo with a guilty conscience. Even if the other person has forgiven you, it is difficult to forgive yourself and Yuyeon needed that time for himself. This drama is my top drama for 2024 and I have no regrets watching this show. Everything was perfect!!
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Free palestine 😠😠😠 dasar orang gila, bisa bisanya diakalin kek gitu biar ratingny ttp bagus 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠
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THE WRITER AND DIRECTOR HAVE NO SENSE OF HUMANITY#Freepalestine🇵🇸#Freepalestine🇵🇸#Freepalestine🇵🇸
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disgusting to use references to ongoing real world issue and to side on the side of the oppressor.... ruined the entire show
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im sorry, but…i was rlly interested in this drama and watched it ongoing. Ive liked it all and was excited abt new episodes.however this last episode was the perfect definition of them shooting into their own leg. like why did they have to suddenly include war topics that werent even explained what the correlation was to the characters or how this was at all needed in the drama. I mean overall it was good that it was a happy ending and how they resolved everything but they RLLY shouldve just cut these war scenes out (which were clearly abt 🍉 & 🔵⚪️🔵 ) ! Its just my opinion & dont take it offensive. Its my first time ever ranting abt a dramas ending that negatively but I just had to get that off the chest !
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I could not have imagined a better ending. Loved every bit and enjoyed every scene. Everyone had a closure and a happy endings. All relations were flawed initially and had their own development journeys.
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The previous 11 episodes were great. But then they realized they had to produce 12. So they came up with a really bad and strange plot to fix that.
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Episode 12 finale when the phone rings. First 40 mins i feel like the story was a bit dragged. They could have shorten those scene and give us some more saju couple scene. I liked that they gave each charcahter proper closure. But last 30 min woww the kiss the bed scene so good. Their chemistry is already off the charts we know that but their newlywed phase was best. They liyerally looks so good togethere. Also i laughed out liud when he says his changed name. Yu yeon. Man he changed his charachter name with his real name. 😂 overall the drama was a super duper hit for me. I loved how the fandom watched it together. Ps my man yeon seok looks so hot in the last episode army look and negotiator look. He should try these looks more.
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I thought surely this drama had jumped the shark with the dramatic cliffhanger at the end of episode 10, but the plot wriggled out it off satisfactorily. However I'm still struggling to figure out what happened in this final episode after the cliffhanger at the end of episode 11. The storyline in episode 12 is really hard to follow, the characters shoot off in nonsensical directions, and plot threads are left dangling. This drama was nearly a 10 in my book, but the ending was a disappointment.
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Perfection! Perfection! From start to beautiful finish this wasentertaining, intriguing and interesting. Loved how all the missing pictures of the puzzlewere finally put in their properplace. Kudos to the entire production team.
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One of the best finales I've ever seen. Sure, there are some unrealistic things that happened, but the finale gave a sense of completion, especially the way the scenes ran parallel to the first episodes and some memorable moments as well.
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When the Phone Rings is a captivating drama that masterfully combines romance, thriller elements, and an intriguing storyline that keeps viewers hooked from start to finish. With its compelling characters, intense chemistry, and unexpected twists, the drama offers a unique blend of emotional depth and suspense. Loved the chemistry, YYS's acting, Mr. Kang, 2nd leads were also good, the friendhip between ML and his bestfriend and how he supported him in the worst moments, bonding between the 2 sisters, it was so good until 10 epi. In my opining the ending was rushed and a bit disappointing but thankfully the OSTs were amazing.Perfect for fans of romance with a hint of mystery and Wattpad-like vibes, this drama will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Whether it’s the heartfelt relationships, the thrilling moments, or the beautifully portrayed bonds between the characters, When the Phone Rings is an experience you won’t forget. Highly recommended for those who love a mix of love and suspense! Straight out of the Wattpad
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Esse episódio eu comecei gostando, mas sentindo um pouco morno, e de repente ele desandou. Eu fiquei com muita raiva e frustrada também com a fuga do prota pra uma zona de guerra pela msm desculpa de sempre: proteger ela. Só que ficou tudo muito jogado, essas cenas pareciam não encaixar no dorama, a discussão que eles tiveram eu achei muito fraca e no final o que eu senti é que a evolução do prota tava sendo jogada no lixo, parecia que ele tava cometendo os msm erros dos 3 anos em que ele se afastou dela e fez os dois sofrerem e que tava parecendo que ele tinha deixado isso pro passado, mas com essas cenas lá de Argan parecia que ele não tinha aprendido nada. Aí quando eles voltaram foi justamente o tom que eu queria que tivessem empregado nesse episódio, podendo carregar um pouco no drama como os doramas normalmente fazem, mas conectado com a essencia da história, dos personagens e de seus desenvolvimentos. Outros pontos negativos para mim foi não desenvolverem o casal secundário de forma decente e explorar a química que eles tiveram e o retorno do sr. Park que foi algo muito nada a ver, porque po0r mais que eu tenha sentido pena dele e não queria que ele se ferrasse de todo, eu achei desconexo com a história ele voltar a ser o homem de confiança, depois de tudo o que ele fez, de ameaçar a vida da Hee jo, de infernizar a vida deles, para mim não faz sentido ele voltar assim como se o que ele tivesse feito fosse algo simples e não o que foi realmente.Entre os pontos positivos, o que o mais gostei foi essa leveza do final, a mudança de nome, o "acerto" com os pais e com a irmã (que poderia ter sido bem melhor do que foi), a volta da Hee-joo para o emprego que ela aprendeu a amar, a cena do telefone, que foi um grande acerto, e esse final dos dois andando e fazendo o contraponto do que elas eram antes do primeiro episódio e o que eles aprenderam a ser durante o decorrer da história e que foi o ápice desse final e que eu amei. Tudo o que eu esperava foi essa fofura como casal e isso me fez dar uma nota um pouco menos ruim. Esse foi o primeiro dorama que eu acompanhei junto ao lançamento e eu amei o desenvolvimento da história, o 1° episódio já pega a gente e foi muito gostoso de assistir, de torcer, de criar teorias e de surtar junto rs. Gostaria de ter amado os dois últimos episódios, mas não foi o que aconteceu, esperava bem mais, um final realmente digno do que foi o desenrolar da trama e do que foi prometido. Mesmo assim, apesar de suas falhas e de seu final ruim, eu gostei muito de acompanhar e de torcer por esse casal
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