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On When the Phone Rings Jan 4, 2025
WTPR had the potential to be a 10/10 drama, but certain repetitive and ridiculous scenes kept it from being as thrilling and impactful as it could have been. The story started off incredibly strong, filled with promise, but it felt like the writers ran out of ideas toward the final episodes.

That said, I do appreciate that the finale didn’t feel as rushed as most kdrama endings often do. However, I have to admit—the way they reunited after six months, the war zone scene, left me feeling so disappointed. Watching her recklessly enter a war zone with nothing but a scarf on her head as a disguise, without any real concern for her safety, was hard to take seriously.

As someone who had to leave my home because of war, the scene felt overwhelmingly absurd and careless. Things simply don’t go like that in war zones. I know I said dramas don’t always need to be very realistic, but this particular moment crossed the line for me. I just kept thinking, "They can’t be serious, right?"

I also really liked the idea of the sunset symbolism, but I feel like it wasn’t portrayed as effectively as it could have been. The location they chose just didn’t help convey the emotional weight and beauty it was supposed to carry.

That said, I’m not here just to mention the negatives. I really love this drama, and it’s one of the few that has earned a special place in my heart. It kept me interested from start to finish. I just wanted to share my honest opinion instead of blindly calling it a perfect drama. It definitely had its major flaws, but the chemistry between the leads is something not to be missed. Their chemistry was truly on another level.

Despite its flaws, the drama ended on a sweet note. Once they returned to Korea, their scenes were absolutely adorable. While we didn’t get to see their wedding, I’m really grateful for the heartwarming scene with their friends. The way everyone teased him about being so romantic with his wife was so endearing. I loved seeing them share laughter and enjoy the simple, ordinary life they had dreamed of. BYY teasing HHJ about adding a new family member and all those little moments were exactly what I had hoped for—and I got them in such a beautiful way.

One more thing I loved about the ending was HHJ’s career choice. I had expected her to decide to pursue her dream of becoming a newscaster, but seeing her choose to continue as a sign language interpreter made me happy. It felt like a genuine reflection of her character and her passion for the work she had grown to love.
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Replying to Jeipei Jan 4, 2025
Out of nowhere he leaves her when for the first time they could be happy. ML being a "freedom fighter" in a fictional…
Your comment made me laugh so hard 🤣🤣🤣
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Replying to colibri123 Jan 4, 2025
Gonna miss you! I really enjoyed discussing the drama with you on here! 🥰Let’s hope another drama creates…
Thank you, bestie! 💘 I hope we don’t miss each other for too long and that we’ll meet again in another comment section very soon! ❤️

Happy watching to you too, and I’ll see you after the episode! 🔥
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On When the Phone Rings Jan 4, 2025
I'm not ready to say goodbye to this drama, or to all of you 😭 This isn't my first time watching a drama while it airs, but it is my first time being so involved in this MDL community and sharing in the experience with such amazing fans. I really hope we get a satisfying, happy ending after this emotional rollercoaster. I also look forward to crossing paths with some of you in 2025 dramas, so we can obsess over new stories and couples together. Thank you all for making my journey with WTPR even more special and exciting. Love you all! ❤️❤️❤️
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On When the Phone Rings Jan 4, 2025
A talented actor and a gifted singer? Damn, YYS truly embodies the qualities of a dream man. His voice is absolutely beautiful. Has the lyrics of his OST been translated yet? ❤️‍🔥
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Replying to Sunshineeeeeee Jan 3, 2025
ep 12 preview, no happiness in sight. I hope it doesn’t take more than 30 min for him to come back but probably…
I will be extremely disappointed if they do another imaginary scene! That's really more than enough.
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Replying to Rayan Jan 3, 2025
Title When the Phone Rings Spoiler
I also hope the hand-holding scene isn’t just in her imagination. I don’t need any more of those imagined…
I know it's most likely going to be a happy ending, but I really hope it's not the typical last-minute reunion. For once, I want a kdrama to take its time with the ending, allowing the characters to have a more natural, gradual closure. It would be so nice to see more sweet, lovely moments unfold before we have to say goodbye to the drama. I just want it to feel earned and not rushed!
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Replying to sachapz Jan 3, 2025
Title When the Phone Rings Spoiler
He probably knows a shortcut? Seems like he's been camping out near that residence for sometime if ep 10 was any…
I'm not that bothered, but it was just so cliché and predictable. 😂 And nope, the shortcut excuse definitely won’t make up for it. 😂
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Replying to azjatycki lament Jan 3, 2025
Title When the Phone Rings Spoiler
EP 12 PREVIEVhttps://x.com/shengjianbaozis/status/1875311459527512400?t=xDqhK4y80NaycRYma4foIw&s=19
I also hope the hand-holding scene isn’t just in her imagination. I don’t need any more of those imagined moments!
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Replying to azjatycki lament Jan 3, 2025
EP 12 PREVIEVhttps://x.com/shengjianbaozis/status/1875311459527512400?t=xDqhK4y80NaycRYma4foIw&s=19
My heart. Damn. I really hope all the scenes in this preview happen within the first 10 minutes of the episode. I can't handle anything more, pleaseeeee!
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Replying to ura Jan 3, 2025
watched up to episode 3 and i really dont understand the appeal, will it get better? because rn its very boring…
If you’ve already watched three episodes and still feel like it’s boring, then it might just not be your cup of tea. Honestly, I think if a drama doesn't hook you from the very first episode, it's unlikely to change much later on. We were hooked from the start in episode 1, so for me, I tend to judge a drama based on its first episode. If it doesn’t click then, it’s probably not going to excite you as the story progresses.
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On When the Phone Rings Jan 3, 2025
Title When the Phone Rings Spoiler
So, everyone’s talking about how bothered they were because fBSE didn’t just drive him over, but no one’s talking about how he ended up right in front of their car. When fBSE finally found HHJ and rBSE was watching from afar, I thought, “I really hope they don’t do that cliché scene where he suddenly appears in front of their car, especially since he’s on FOOT and they’re in a car, and fBSE will probably drive fast to get HHJ to the hospital quickly. Please don’t do it.” And voila! They actually did it, lol 😂
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Replying to Ivy Jan 3, 2025
Title When the Phone Rings Spoiler
you know, I kind of wonder what fake Sa Eon's original revenge plan was. He had obviously been working towards…
I think revealing that Sim Gyu Jin killed Baek Jang Ho was a major part of his plan. He mentioned that he’s been saving the recorded video for the day when the ugly truth about the Baek family is exposed.
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Replying to momo Jan 3, 2025
Title When the Phone Rings Spoiler
She knows, but she doesn't know fBSE is chairman's son. Tho I don't bekieve it would change anything in her eyes.
Oh right, that makes sense. Chairman Hong was really furious when going to the memorial service because he found out about rBSE, which suggests that he and the girls have already shared everything with each other. Ugh since it’s a 12-episode drama, there’s not enough time to show everything so we have to pay close attention to the details and piece things together from the scenes. Well done for catching all of that. Of course we’ve been investigating all of this in case fBSE really did disappear because the truth about the car accident is what rBSE whispered to him.
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Replying to momo Jan 3, 2025
Title When the Phone Rings Spoiler
She knows, but she doesn't know fBSE is chairman's son. Tho I don't bekieve it would change anything in her eyes.
From the scene in episode 10, it seems she realizes it wasn’t an accident but doesn’t know exactly who’s behind it.

This doesn’t change anything for her. She deeply loves fBSE and fully understands how much he has suffered for years because of the Baek family. She would have comforted him, held him, and reassured him that it’s absolutely not his fault.
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Replying to AH Jan 3, 2025
In the drama, HHJ does know that the crash was not a random accident. In episode 10 (minute 50:19 on Netflix),…
Thank you so much! I'll go rewatch the scene.
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Replying to Milessss Jan 3, 2025
Yes, they have a hunch when she and In Ah are talking about it on ep10
Thank you! I'll go back to episode 10 and check it.
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Replying to momo Jan 3, 2025
Title When the Phone Rings Spoiler
The more I think about it the more I wish we got angst^2 in ep 11. Like HJ being kidnapped for 2 years and BSE…
Ugh I feel the same about the way he walked up to her. Considering the situation, he should’ve rushed to her, out of breath and panicked and all that, but instead, that moment felt a bit cold to me idk
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Replying to SaJu404 Jan 3, 2025
Also does it make any sense to leave her for 6 MONTHS when the last two episodes foocused on whats ifs and regrets…
Where was it mentioned that he's been absent for 6 months?
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