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When the Phone Rings

지금 거신 전화는 ‧ Drama ‧ 2024 - 2025
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ciudaddedios
3 people found this review helpful
Mar 2, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 1.5

Here’s a review just because…

nothing exceptional to say overall about this series. The first 4 episodes seemed to be written and directed by one person and the rest by someone else, that’s what i take from it. I love romantic crazy cool kdramas that create unique worlds where I can feel and root or suffer with the characters, main and supporting characters as well. This series fail to do so overall. The first 4 episodes were FIRE!!! I happily would give them an 11 out 10 score, but the rest of the episodes were so freaking cringe and underwhelming that I’m surprised I got through them (thank you fast forward button for existing). FYI: here's a list of kdramas that I’m soooooo in love with (perfection from start to finish):
LOST
Fight for my way
Strong Woman Do… ( the first one, the second series is a fine example of what NOT to watch)
My Lovely Sam Soon
Dali and the Cocky Prince
Reply 1988
Pale Moon
Something in the Rain
Beyond Evil
The Glory


The series in the list are just examples of series that take you through an experience.

So please producers allow writers and directors to really go for it!!

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Pokor
25 people found this review helpful
Jan 4, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
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This was great TV

I am only going to list out everything I liked about this kdrama. I love the OSTs 'See the Light' and 'Numb'. I loved the cinematography. And all the meaningful details they put in with thought that enhanced the love story, mainly The wedding ring. Great chemsitry between the leads- it was old school electric.

Mostly I loved all the side characters(love to hate the evil Baeks tho But not my Frankenstein's psycho- hes tragic in his own way). They are all well-rounded and I got attached and was so happy the final episode gave every single one(not 'em Baeks) a happy ending. I love how the step-sister turned out to not be nefarious. And I loved how gentle the second leads were and I only wish they had got more screentime both for themselves and to show more their interactions(I wanted to see Sang-woo see the real grown up kidnapper at least once and also meet his No. 1 fan and fellow commiserant Park Do-jae. And for Yu-ri to finally have that long convo with Hee-joo...). The way boundaries were respected and their feelings were dealt with was refreshing. Reporter Jang is the MVP of the drama. Real Sa-eon's actor(Park Jae-yoon) also gets my respect on his brilliant portrayal which made me feel for the guy and wishes on his future as an actor.

More than anything I love, love, love Mr. Kang and Park Do-jae. Together and separately. I love their stupid bromance and every bit of second-hand cringe war over Sa-eon they are in together. I felt sorry for Do-jae after the reveal. And Mr Kang is a pure ray of sunshine and goodwill. And I adore Mr Kang's 🥕 pens.

But most of all I love Hong Hee-joo and her absolute boss attitude. I called her eonni-ya with utmost respect in my mind.

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ParkAerum
27 people found this review helpful
Jan 5, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Peak chemistry was served by Yoo Yeon Seok & Chae Soo Bin.
This final episode delivered in every aspect & I couldn't find major any loopholes. They provided the best possible conclusion, making this show truly unforgettable..
BEST CHEMISTRY EVER
BESTPARENTS EVER
BEST KISSES EVER
BEST DRAMA EVER
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BertelYann
7 people found this review helpful
Jan 16, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

Not far to perfect during 11 episodes and this is the drama ....

I really have loved this drama, the two actors have incredible alchemy and their acting is so good and the story is so interesting during 80% of the drama.

But there are the last minutes of eleven episode and the first hal of the twelve .... How to ruin all good character developement and the story with too bad rebound with off topic evenement.

Before this, il can give easily or 9,5 or may be a 10 to this drama but it impossible now ... I envoy you to see it because all the 10 first episodes is excellent and the story is original.
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byul0801
26 people found this review helpful
Jan 5, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Unheard Love!!!!

My god I was really Excited when I saw the Trailer but Again I thought I will Binge Watch it after all episodes are released but of course , It is not Possible and I started watching it and I literally waited for every episode and It was worth it . The characters of Dramas and their acting were very good and The persons who I thought would mess up the Story for Main leads were Hee Joo's Senior brother ( Heo Nam Jun ) and her sister(Han Jae Yi) but turns out that they are very cute and supported her in every single way possible and I should not forget Jang Gyu Ri she is dumb but beautiful and cute here , I liked Sa Eon's secretary a lot but it turns out that he had something to do with Kidnapping and Etc , Even though it was a misunderstanding but I liked the ending with him .
Overall it is a drama where it has thrill plus Love . I think every one will Enjoy It.

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krisenya
24 people found this review helpful
Jan 5, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 9.0
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Color me Pink I'm Blushing

Couldn't review this series without starting at the ability the two main actors have at making a kissing scene a lesson in how to do it to make the audiences toes curl By far the most believable kiss scenes just enough and not vulgar I thought that given the premise of the show that for sure it would loose the plot at some point But I am happy to say they kept you guessing intrigued & waiting for the next episode with anticipation Again with the despicable parenting Wow talk about toxic Making your daughter play mute for most of her life & the grandfather killing his own grandson just awful but makes for a killer series Going to miss it!! One critique the mother at the end crying about her son's death is just not pleasant She is not a believable cryer and yelling your cry doesn't make it more emotional just annoying

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Khattak
19 people found this review helpful
Jan 5, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 7.5

Still worth to watch

whenever i watch a season i kept reality of life in mind, at the end of 10th episode the mad person came and show a fire by some trick and kidnaped a heroine (don't remember Koreans name so difficult for me) and ya she was ready to get kidnap , wait for my final review on this season , till now its not more then 6 stars worth it

ok completed the season, but don't understand why he disappeared in last scene, his father was murderer not him , what a childish act just for sake of another episode lol , will increase the rate to 7.5 some how can say impressive work by all team

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Spicy Topokki
16 people found this review helpful
Jan 8, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 7.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

Very good overall

The show was very good overall. Especially the concept of the story, I found it very interesting. It made me want to keep watching. But at the same time it was kinda obvious to me what was going on. So, the element of surprise was not there. The acting and casting were good and fitting. Good acting chemistry between the "couple". The last episode was a bit underwhelming in comparison to the previous episodes. I get the hype that this drama garnered, it is worth giving it a go.
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louise
28 people found this review helpful
Jan 4, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

when the phone rings is the best

and when i say the best, the best.

honestly speaking, it outdid qot (at least for me, but qot's good as well). everything about this drama is great, from the script, down to the cast, especially the storyline.

the story wasn't hard to understand, you can grasp the story so easily. and the best is, the story does not go in circles, qhen a question pops it'll be answered.

kudos to soobin and yeonsook (as well as the whole cast and team ^^)!!! they did such great job portraying their characters. their emotions can be felt by the audience as well, such great actors. ^^

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fatma almarri
27 people found this review helpful
Jan 4, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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last episode

I personally think the last ep is what decreased my rating, the drama and events felt unnecessary and it kind of deviated from the theme of the show but I still love the show so much and I cannot wait to rewatch it !! baek saeon and hong heejoo's relationship is GOALS, i need a man like baek saeon (MAY THIS LOVE FIND ME !).

I really enjoyed all the side characters' roles and their way of portraying a character's actions I especially enjoyed yuri and sangwoos relationship and the comeback dojae had, and omg I wish they showed us the way the real saeon died.
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Kyla_Angela18
23 people found this review helpful
Jan 7, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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I like this ending of drama because of it's good ending.

After the release of first two episodes, I decided to watch it because of the actors, story and high ratings until the drama end. I like the chemistry between the main couple and also I like the second couple. This is will be list to one of best K-drama in 2024. This is second K-drama where Chae Soo Bin plays as female lead that I watched since I watched her K-drama "I'm not a Robot" after a few years and I love the ost songs. Despite the controversy, I don't care about all those bots/haters account are against the K-drama with high ratings because of one of scene in last episode but I care about all what is going to be happens to the ending like the main couple (Hong Hee Joo and Baek Yoo Yeon) have a happily ever after and all villains including the kidnapper (the real Baek Sae Eon) are finally punished for what they did because that's important to me.

message for someone who never watched this drama before :
Please... Ignore all bots/haters' negative comments and bad reviews, you can skip the news scene in last episode if you want. The important of the ending is what is going to happens if happy ending or not. I hope you enjoy watch this drama.

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Suji
50 people found this review helpful
Nov 24, 2024
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 9.0

oooh yeah... yes!... common now that sounds PROMISING! :D

So I was just bored today, started this drama without any expectations and to my surprise I watched the first two episodes without even blinking!! No idea how the time went by but one thing was clear, it felt as if I myself am Hong Hui Ju hahaha.. It was so intense and yet romantic, I don't even know how to describe it. I'm a big fan of such thrilling unrequited love series!! Looks like the ML is in love with the FL way before she even knew him..
I really loved how they could keep the romantic vibes on and still make it suspenseful! Has a lot of potential to be one of the best in 2024's!

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