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Classic and seductive.
Uptated every week !!!!!!!I don't want to rush into expressing my enthusiasm, but I love stories of love and hate, and the first episode was really great. So, I'm saying welcome!!!
This series has given us everything we want as a classic K-drama in the romantic thriller genre. So far, with just two episodes, it's been quite satisfying.
Who doesn't love a contract marriage storyline? I guess we'll never get tired of it. It's potentially very exciting and intriguing.
The chemistry between the couple is definitely intense.
I'm eagerly looking forward to the flirting period.
I'll definitely continue watching!
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Comments on Episodes 3 and 4:
The series continued with the same excitement and intrigue as the episodes released in the first week. Since it will last for 12 episodes, I think they need to move the plot along a bit faster, and I expect we’ll see more detailed events next week.
This week, we learned more about the backgrounds of our couple. Both of them have traumas influencing their behavior (of course, it's a must-have in K-dramas). The source of these traumas stems from their bad parents (yes, here we go again).
In a way, both are trying to protect their lives, but they are unaware of each other’s struggles. I believe that in this episode, some of the emotions they’ve been hiding came to light, even if just a little.
Baek Sa-eon’s feelings are clear, but for some reasons, he is not open with Hong Hee-joo. I think he feels guilty about forcing her to stay by his side, which is why he pulls back. He believes his wife hates him, but he protects her in his own way. In the coming weeks, we’ll see the reasons behind it more clearly.
Hong Hee-joo believes she is just a backup and is definitely confused about her feelings for her husband. She has other pressing issues to think about, and she’s focusing more on those. However, she will have the chance to reflect on her feelings in the upcoming episodes because she can no longer deny what her husband and his father have done for her.
She even confessed that he is her husband to protect him, omooo!!! She has now proven to him that she is not alone.
I can't wait to see the scenes of this couple getting to know each other and flirting. I hope they give us plenty of those moments.
I’m eagerly looking forward to the next episodes!
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Would recommend skipping the final episode
Exceptional from the beginning to the second to last episode, I loved how this show is full of plot twists and got me hooked right away. However, the last episode unfortunately feels very unnecessary. It somehow ruined bit by bit of my experience to the point I was begging it to end. I still don’t think the reasoning behind him becoming this “military soldier” in a war is fitting and it doesn’t expand the plot in any way to even be worth making a WHOLE episode about it. The scenarios change was so dramatically that it felt like I was watching another drama. Very. upsetting.Was this review helpful to you?
I'm head over heels in love with this drama. The last time I'm drawn to a kdrama like this was during CLOY.
i hope they will work together again or perform on a same stage.
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GOOD BUT NOT MY STYLE
If I could speak for the majority, I'd say this drama was good. I will explain in awhile why i didn't like it as much.
First, it had all the elements and clichès that a typical kdrama has (contract marriage, rich dude poor girl, ml saving damsel in distress, rich fam feud and etc) and I must say, it did remind me so much of the days when I would watch kdrama purely for the delusion and fun of it all. This drama was honestly an episode turner, it was bingeworthy and I wasn't bored at all.
However, for me personally, I did think it lacked substance, emotions, and feelings. It had all the perfect elements, plot, and thrill set up but I couldnt figure out what was missing.
While I like FL, and have watched her dramas in the past, I do agree with some of the reviews here saying she really has to improve her acting. It was good but I know she could really do so much better. She had the same downturned eyebrow expression the entire series and her crying was a little dead (idk ig i'm so used to watching dramas with heavy criers like park boyoung, kim go eun and shin hye sun) there is ofcourse always room for improvement.
And they totally botched that ending too. I was so confused with the last ep. It felt like the producers/writers tried so hard to make this drama so extravagant that it became too much and ruined the drama. A calm satisfying ending would have sufficed.
I'm still giving this a 7.5 for a plot though. This drama would be best for watchers who just started kdrama.
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? Thoughts After 4/12 Episodes: First Impressions ?
I must admit, I didn’t have high expectations for this drama 🤔 and was even tempted to skip it. The genres—Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Drama—didn’t grab me initially. 🤷♂️ And honestly (I can’t believe I’m saying this 😅), I wasn’t the biggest fan of either lead before this.BUT WOW... this drama has completely changed my opinion! 😍 Both leads fit their roles perfectly, and their performances have really won me over. 👏👏 The cinematography, music, and OST? Absolutely stunning! 🎶✨
Yes, if you really dig, you can find plot issues and faults (as with any drama, tbh). But this isn’t one to nitpick over. Dramas are all about escapism, and this one, based on a novel 📖, does a fantastic job pulling you into its world.
At just 4 episodes in, I’m already hooked! 🥰 If they can keep this momentum going, this could easily turn into a standout drama. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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It was good until it wasn't!
I was very excited to watch this series, and honestly speaking it delivered until it didn't. Everything was going smoothly and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Everytime an episode ended, I couldn't wait to watch another one, waiting was absolute toucher like pin in the eye toucher... 😑 but the last 2 episodes was lacking a lot, it felt like watching a derailed train.. When the phone rings could have been a 10 star series. They just had to ruin the last two episodes. The last episodes was supposed to be a wrap up, but i felt like they just opened a can of worms that was really unnecessary. At least the last 15 minutes of the show was bearable, hence i gave the overall 8.5...Was this review helpful to you?
Most interesting romance mystery drama
Overall, quite enjoyable their chemistry and interesting plots lines!! Romantic thriller!!!Most interesting romance mystery drama!! Unexpectedly, the plot is interesting story line and strong chemistry between main leads.
"When the phone rings" is best drama of 2024 for me!!
I am not fan of actor and actress !! But I really enjoy watching their strong chemistry!!
Still can't think the secret of main lead actor!!
Hope the ending is good and there is no plot hole !!!
The storyline/ script is well-written and fast-paced !!!
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Most Romantic drama series in 2024 are flop in the middle or at the end!!
Unexpectedly , "When the phone rings" is still the best romantic plot line drama among them in 2024x
Hope hope the ending is good !!!
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Passive Aggressive Racism... it deserves a better ending...
Hello everyone!***This review is based on my personal feelings and opinion.***
'When The Phone Rings' starts off strong with a gripping story, excellent twists and turns, and amazing performances by most of the cast. The characters are well-developed, the main leads had great chemistry, and the pacing keeps viewers engaged. But all of that is completely ruined by the disaster that is the last half of the final episode.
However, the final episode is a major letdown. The male lead's abrupt decision to abandon the female lead feels completely out of character, as if the writers forced in a shocking twist without any logical buildup. His motivations are unclear, contradicting everything the show established about his personality and his regret towards his relationship with the female lead. It's lazy, inconsistent storytelling that feels like it was thrown together at the last minute.
Additionally, the depiction of the Aragan rebels is troubling. While the show doesn't explicitly feature Arabs, but the rebels' appearance and actions bear a strong resemblance to Hamas. On top of that, they conveniently only kidnap white people, which adds an uncomfortable racial dynamic that feels completely unnecessary, its not just bad writing - it's irresponsible.
What should have been a satisfying conclusion turns into a frustrating mess. This unfortunate choice undermines the series' credibility and leaves a problematic final impression.
*A great show that deserved a much better ending. Instead, we got this train wreck.*
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Promise remained undelivered.
The plot started off quite interesting, with frequent twists, revealing more about the main characters. Initially, there was a fair balance between the thriller, suspense and romance in the story which made it quite engaging. However, as the show progressed, the plot became repetitive, predictable, and somewhat frustrating.Still worth binging, but was definitely not worth the weekly wait (after a certain point in the show) anymore.
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Nice one but for me not the best
I enjoyed this drama so here I'm writing a review. I don't get the logic they were married for three whole years and then suddenly their love begins to be shown. And also the ending was so messed up. The drama was to the point until the last episode. There were unnecessary scenes fillers, unnecessary turns, and he disappeared for no reason for such a long time. You must be kidding! Honestly speaking, I enjoyed it until episode 11.Was this review helpful to you?
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The swing to the right is real
...so the swing of the public opinion to the right, patriarchal is real. Another drama with the trope 'he treats her like trash, with contempt and sometimes real hate, but that's for greater good and he will later mend the error of his ways'.She fights back, but obviously not in a healthy way, because she's used to be abused. So first time he offers her some bread crumb of attention, she'll be head over heels.
Never been tempted to watch 50 shades.
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the last episode feels so unnecessary
the last episode could've executed better, it almost beg the question what were the writers thinking. just really takes you out of the immersion where it could had being a solid end and closure.also did not like the fight scene and how cheesy some of the car scenes were. But overall not a bad show, just could've better and with variances of qualities between different episodes.
overall not a bad show, just could've better and with variances of qualities between different episodes.
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