engaging romance, average plot
before watching this kdrama, i was unsure whether to give it a try. the reviews were mostly negative, and the imdb rating was only 5.6, which is quite low. even though it had a better rating of 8.0 on mydramalist (mdl), the comments were still filled with criticism. despite that, i decided to give it a shot.
the first episode immediately pulls you in. it has a strong start that makes you curious about what will happen next. however, i do agree with others that as the episodes go on, the plot weakens. still, for those who love romance and don’t mind an average storyline, this drama can be enjoyable. but if you’re someone who looks for a solid and well-structured plot, this might not be the best choice.
the storyline has both clichés and some unique elements, making it feel like something straight out of wattpad. the plot itself is nothing special, but if you’re watching purely for the romance, it won’t be an issue.
overall, i liked the drama. i had fun watching it and even laughed at some parts. the chemistry between the leads is incredible. from the very start, the tension between them is intense. the retreat incident (which i won’t spoil) really showcased sa-eon's emotions – the acting was outstanding. you can see in his eyes how deeply he loves hee-joo, and that alone made the drama worth watching.
for those who stay for the romance, this is a good watch. but looking at the plot, i believe the story could have been wrapped up in 8 episodes. it’s straightforward and doesn’t really need the full 12 episodes. while 12 episodes are still manageable compared to the usual 16-episode kdramas, the finale felt lacking. episode 12 had potential but ended up feeling pointless. the plot could have wrapped up in episode 11, and instead of dragging it, i wish episode 12 had focused more on a happy, fluffy ending to satisfy romance fans.
in the end, when the phone rings is best for those who enjoy romance and don’t mind an average plot. it’s not the most well-written kdrama, but the leads’ chemistry and the emotional moments make it an entertaining watch.
the first episode immediately pulls you in. it has a strong start that makes you curious about what will happen next. however, i do agree with others that as the episodes go on, the plot weakens. still, for those who love romance and don’t mind an average storyline, this drama can be enjoyable. but if you’re someone who looks for a solid and well-structured plot, this might not be the best choice.
the storyline has both clichés and some unique elements, making it feel like something straight out of wattpad. the plot itself is nothing special, but if you’re watching purely for the romance, it won’t be an issue.
overall, i liked the drama. i had fun watching it and even laughed at some parts. the chemistry between the leads is incredible. from the very start, the tension between them is intense. the retreat incident (which i won’t spoil) really showcased sa-eon's emotions – the acting was outstanding. you can see in his eyes how deeply he loves hee-joo, and that alone made the drama worth watching.
for those who stay for the romance, this is a good watch. but looking at the plot, i believe the story could have been wrapped up in 8 episodes. it’s straightforward and doesn’t really need the full 12 episodes. while 12 episodes are still manageable compared to the usual 16-episode kdramas, the finale felt lacking. episode 12 had potential but ended up feeling pointless. the plot could have wrapped up in episode 11, and instead of dragging it, i wish episode 12 had focused more on a happy, fluffy ending to satisfy romance fans.
in the end, when the phone rings is best for those who enjoy romance and don’t mind an average plot. it’s not the most well-written kdrama, but the leads’ chemistry and the emotional moments make it an entertaining watch.
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