Overview: “When the Phone Rings” Kdrama (also known as “The Number You Have Dialed”) is an MBC original drama series that released on November 22, 2024 and starring Yoo Yeon Seok, Chae Soo Bin, Heo Nam Jun and Jang Gyu Ri. It will tell the story of a married couple who are tied together in an arranged marriage, faces challenges when the wife gets kidnapped.
| Genre | Thriller, Mystery, Romance |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Watch Online* | Netflix and Wavve |
| Director | Park Sang Woo |
| Scriptwriter | Kim Ji Woon |
| Air Time & Schedule | Friday and Saturday at 09:50 PM (KST) |
Table of Contents
Synopsis
“When the Phone Rings” Korean drama tells the tale of Baek Sa Eon and Hong Hee Joo, a couple who are tied together in an arranged marriage and seems like a picture-perfect husband and wife in front of others. But, their love sparks after Baek Sa Eon receives a phone call that his wife has been kidnapped.
Baek Sa Eon is a former news anchor and talented politician who is currently the youngest spokesperson for the Blue House. Baek Sa Eon had it all, a wealthy family, a striking appearance, and a successful profession, but when he gets a call, telling him his wife has been abducted, his life takes a very different turn.
Hong Hui Ju is the wife of Baek Sa Eon. She is the daughter of a newspaper proprietor and has mutism due to an accident she had when she was little. She works as a sign language interpreter in court and on television.
Main Cast & Characters
- Yoo Yeon Seok as Baek Sa Eon (The youngest presidential spokesperson)
- Chae Soo Bin as Hong Hui Ju (A sign language interpreter)
- Heo Nam Jun as Ji Jung U (A charming psychiatrist)
- Jang Gyu Ri as Na Yu Ri (A broadcasting station announcer)
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- Yoo Yeon Seok earlier starred in Korean drama “A Bloody Lucky Day” (2023).
- Chae Soo Bin earlier starred in Korean drama “The Fabulous” (2022).
- Heo Nam Jun earlier starred in Korean drama “Your Honor” (2024).
- Jang Gyu Ri earlier starred in Korean drama “The Player 2: Master of Swindlers” (2024).
- Previous drama on this time slot of MBC before “When The Phone Rings”: Doubt
- This series is based on the web novel “Jigeum Geoshin Jeonhwaneun” written by Geoneomulnyeo.
Trailers & Clips
This is the first teaser of “When the Phone Rings”, that shows our main couple, facing something life threatening and challenging.
Episodes 1, 2, 3,….., Highlights
This is a highlight video of “When the Phone Rings”, offering a deeper look into the story-line and characters of the drama through short clips from the upcoming episodes.
*Drama is subject to regional availability.