When the Phone Rings

OMG !veins ? of his hands god damn le'me breathe

The story .. of last 2 eps .. didn't get out of my head man '''' GOD DAMN WHAT A STORY LINE I WAS CRAZY OVER IT. what ever I was doing I remember tension of the story and connection between the leads and what gonna happen in next eps and I wanna watch it ASAP BUT I CAN'T ITS AIR WEEKLY 2 EPS ..
F**kin.. I'm going SHOUTING OUT LOUDER ..
YOO YEONSEOK .. MAN YOU ARE AN AMAZING ACTOR YAAR.. I FALLEN FOR U EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU SUCH AN AMAZING MAN ...
I don't how of people noticed the veins 👀 of his hands god damn le'me breathe.
Overly excited about the next episodes and eagerly waiting ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Not enough thrill for a thriller drama!

I will start with what I loved about the drama, simply what carried me through the drama. Yes! It’s the main lead couple’s fiery chemistry!! They looked amazing togather and carried every different dynamic of their relationship well. Chemistry was chemistying but was that enough? No!!! Absolutely not.. The overall concept was good but the execution of the story seemed weak to me.
For instance the identity of the caller 604 could’ve remained unknown to Saeon for longer and they could’ve made it more fun and thrilling. I feel like the use of 604 was limited. And it was the only interesting part of the show soo they could’ve engaged with this element longer.. The reason I am saying this is because there was nothing much to the story to keep the thrill going.

Saeon was president spokesperson but he had no security after work !!!! The character’s secrets weren’t that big of a mystery as it should’ve been. Baek Saeon was adopted and not the real son was also revealed quite early in the show. The same with heejo’s fake muteness. It was revealed too soon. The only mystery was the deal behind the two families and that didn’t surprise me that much either. Simply put the family secret that they made such a big deal outta weren’t that big or crazy to make the audience go woahhh.
And finally the fact they Saeon loved her ever since they were kids and actually wanted to marry her but still tormented her for 3 years is wild. It didn’t set well with me. How come he let her suffer for 3 whole years if he really loved her!!!
Overall the story was quite weak for a mystery thriller and there weren’t as many thrilling factors in the show as there should’ve been.

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Tricked too many times

I was disappointed by the story and the way it was delivered. I was not disappointed in the acting. The actors were great. I just felt like there were too many surprises for the viewer, where we were deprived of key knowledge or illogical outcomes were revealed after a time jump so the suspenseful moments didn’t feel like they had satisfying payoffs. Finally, the last episode… There were many far-fetched moments throughout the series, but the first half of the last episode completely jumped the shark. It made me stop caring about the resolution among the characters.

One final note: I liked the effort to have a story that included people who use sign language. And hats off to the female lead for doing such a great job using a visual language. However, I was disappointed that the character progressions still emphasized that being deaf/mute is something that requires fixing.

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Started off strong but...

This Drama really started off strong. However, it quickly fell off after the big reveal of who was behind the phone. After that, the drama went downhill quickly. Furthermore, the last episode was really bad. Overall, in the first half of the series, the show is AMAZING. the tension, the suspense, the drama is so good, literally has you at the edge of your seat. But sadly, halfway through, the show's plot seriously suffers. The only reason I have given it 7.5 is because of how good the first few episodes are. it's a shame they didn't keep up that quality throughout the show.

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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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ANOTHER CLOY IN MAKING?

YYS acting kept me watching this drama, ngl it was super addictive on the starting but after repetition of plot ( aka heejoo getting kidnapped for millionth time) i got pet peeveed ... ughh.
nevermind, the story was (at least for me) new because as new generation say it was " wattapad coded" lol sorry i never read wattapad so lol can't relate. tbh if any other was casted instead of YYS and i would have dropped it in an instant but because he was able to pull of this role due to his gaunty facial masculine features and death stare direct gaze... in short i stayed cuz of him
NOW... i would say that the last two eps made saeon character contradictory because you can't tell me that ep 6,7 saeon would ever pull THAT SHIT what was done in ep12... like wth was that au mercenary shit was that,... like in ep 6,7 he literally was close to having his arota closed because of heejoo missing and ep 12 saeon literally said sayonara cuz his big daddyoo pulled the truck on heejoo... like come on.
ughhhhhh.
and not to mention they didn't give us the second wedding, instead we got freaks in the sheet duo ( which was in my point of view was not necessarily needed, the proposal or second wedding would have been more impactful in my humble opinion)

anyways, it finally gave a trip down memory lane when i first started watching kdramas.. now??? mmmm maybe it's time to finally say goodbye to them cuz they can't writer a decent ending to all

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When the phone rings I’ll answer your call

I have been waiting what seems like ages for this drama. I’m a fan of both leads and know they are great at what they do. What I haven’t seen from the both of them was a genre like this for the pair, so I’m happy to see something sort of new.

Dramas are getting stale for me these days but I always knew I was going to tune into this one. I’ll be honest though, say what I like and what I don’t.

What I’ll say right away is that the first episode hooks you in through the first scene alone. You wonder about the relationship of the leads and how it go to that point. Why is the husband so narcissistic? Why does the wife stay silent? How and why are they together?

It is clear it’s based on a contract, but I hope it goes into each layer and detail as to why. Thriller is a perfect genre for this idea and I know I’ve seen many contract marriage drama before.. but going the thriller route with it is such a smart move from a writing standpoint. Having all these questions hook the viewer, and to add to that you’ve got great visuals and chemistry.

I’ll comment briefly and add each episode though. I’m used to dramas being great the first few episodes and then really showing their true colors of not knowing what they are doing. Dramas greatest weakness are the runtimes being too long or too short these days. Thrillers have an advantage of being a slow burn though, so I am ok with a bit of slow build up as long as there are visual clues and smart dialogue that tie into each mystery.

Cha Soobin took a great role. She is very sincere with her acting and has a charm to her the same as Yoo Yeon Seok does. It’s seems like a pairing made from the heavens to me. What I’m happy to see is tension, the isolation within the relationship. I really wonder if the romance will work out or if it will be entirely a thriller and have one against the other. Soobin as I said is genuinely full of charm, and is quite cute in all her roles. Here although she isn’t as outspoken, she is just as cute. She is styled amazingly and her straight and long hair looks so stunning. She is quiet but has the acting chops to fill up her role with subtle expressions and emotions.

Yoo Yeon Seok is playing a tricky character. I don’t really know what to say of the lead he’s playing for now, I am enjoying that he is a demeaning figure. Obviously he is oppressive, but to play that sort of role and still have likability.. the man is doing it and it’s impressive. Also he of course is styled so well and looks beyond handsome. If only the couple were actually happy and perfect as they look haha

This is the only kdrama I’m watching at the moment but seriously that’s a lot for me. It means it is worth while and worth my time, so I would recommend.

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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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Dramatic but boring plot

I liled the main lead from Phantom Lawyer so i watch this while waitinf for new episodes. At first, it looks generic with the description and poster. Then I tried first episode and got interested w the ending

I binge watch this until episode 5 and thought the female MC is smart!! But she is starting to sabotage everytime she calls ML :v I dropped this since im tired of hearing only ML talking lmao and this kdrama can end if MC talks

I hope they add more characters to the kdrama thats not only mute girl and rich ceo boss. Will try to watch this again somedayy

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8.0? No, not worth it.

I didn't get it, why are people obsessing over this shit? ML is a red flag for sure, he treats her like a thing & she is kinda used to it. Her own family also treats her like shit. She barely said anything when he said she couldn't initiate divorce & things like that. At first, I thought FL is cool. But no, she's worst. She totally lost her cool during that first phone call with ML. He secretly likes her, but had he ever asked her if she was ready for this contractual marriage or not? No bro, this isn't love, this is pure obsession & as a hardcore feminist, I can't support a series like this. And I literally don't give a damn what mystery they're talking about. Guys, don't waste your time.

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Let's talk about this one...

You can say whatever you want, criticize the story, age difference, loopholes, etc.

But you can't deny that this drama appeals to the general public and garners high reviews because it's an entertaining story: No, it isn't realistic—it's a typical drama with a Netflix stamp on it, etc.

But the characters are likable, with redeeming qualities. The violence is not excessive.

The acting and chemistry were good. Yes, there were some cringy moments.

Only disappointed with the ending and how they twisted the reality of a g*nocide. It was not necessary and very inhumane to use such a twist.

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