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On December 20, MBC aired the highly anticipated Episode 7 of When the Phone Rings, later released on Netflix. The episode left fans in a frenzy, especially over the intense love confession and kiss scene between Yoo Yeon-seok (Baek Sa-eon) and Chae Soo-bin (Hong Hee-joo).
Viewers of When the Phone Rings were left stunned by the emotional intensity of the scene. Social media has exploded with reactions, with many fans sharing their overwhelming emotions after witnessing the heart-stopping moment. One viewer claimed,
"FORGOT HOW TO BREATHE"
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"WHEN HE SAID TELL ME HOW TO NOT LOVE YOU BRO I COLLAPSED THEN THE KISSSS?????? UNALIVE" said an X user.
"me watching all of the saju couple scenes, especially in THEEE kiss scene: #WhenThePhoneRings Ep7i honestly think i forgot to breathe 😭😭 WHAT THE FUCK THEY NEVER FAIL TO DELIVER GOSH THAT WAS SO PASSIONATE LIKE BRO ASIDE FROM IT WAS HOT AF,, YOU CAN ACTUALLY FEEL THE LONGING" share done netizen on X.
Fans were quick to applaud Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin for their exceptional performances in the scene. Many highlighted the depth of their emotions and how naturally the kiss was portrayed, praising the actors for their ability to make the moment feel raw and genuine.
"no bcs this scene was so perfectly executed... the revelation, the confession, the confirmation, the kiss, the chemistry, the ost, down to the hand placements... ABSOLUTE CINEMA ❤️" wrote this fan of When the Phone Rings.
"Ive praised the actor kissing skills, and it's fair to say she is top too, I've watched some kdramas where FL is quite passive in kissing scene, but #chaesoobin matches #yooyeonseok perfectly in the kiss, and the way she cries before...wow, she is perfect #whenthephoneringsep7" said this watcher.
"They played this scene to perfection! They had me on the edge of my seat, and I knew he would deliver! My boo! I should say they delivered because a kiss has to be returned with the same passion and our girl came through!!! If they don't give me a full love scene I am rioting!" Noted one more fan
The love confession and the unexpected kiss have left fans eagerly anticipating what will happen next. Several viewers expressed that this scene was the emotional highlight of When the Phone Rings.
"If you pay attention to how the two of them kiss intimately, then you will also realize that there is a long-held desire, a burning love that is revealed, and the fact that both of them have longed for it." shared an individual on X.
"She couldn’t fathom that it was impossible for Saeon to feel anything for her other than pure, selfless love. She couldn’t imagine that he could forgive her lies. She couldn’t believe that he was madly in love with her. His confession—and that kiss —sealed their hearts, now beating together as one 😭" posted another viewer of When the Phone Rings.
"waited his whole life for this moment and YOU CAN TELL… one of the most insane kdrama first kisses ive seen 🤭" another netizen commented.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for When the Phone Rings episode 7.
Hee-joo reveals her identity as Sa-eon seals it with a love confession and a kiss in When the Phone Rings episode 7
On December 20, MBC aired Episode 7 of When the Phone Rings, delivering an emotional turning point in the story. The episode saw a major turning point as Hee-joo, revealed to be 406, confronted Sa-eon with the truth.
The sequence began towards the end of When the Phone Rings episode 7, after Hee-joo, using the kidnapper's phone as 406, called Baek Sa-eon. She asked him to meet her so she could hand over the phone.
Earlier in the episode, Sa-eon who knew the true identity of 406, requested her help locating the kidnapper. In response, Hee-joo provided a description of the kidnapper. Later, wanting to reveal her full truth, Hee-joo decided to meet Sa-eon in person and hand over the kidnapper's phone.
Sa-eon suggested they meet at Namsan Tower. When Hee-joo arrived at the tower's peak, she found no one waiting. Confused, she called Sa-eon from 406's phone. Sa-eon told her he had been waiting to meet face-to-face with 406 and now, was preparing himself.
However, overwhelmed by thoughts of his potential reaction to her being 406, Hee-joo hesitated. She told Sa-eon he might feel disappointed, shocked, or even lonely after seeing her.
Sa-eon asked if she was worried about him, but Hee-joo replied no. She admitted she was worried about herself thinking about how he would react. At that moment, Sa-eon’s voice echoed behind her, saying,
“I swear, you don’t listen. I’m sure I told you, underestimating yourself is a bad habit. How should I fix that, Hong Hee-joo?”
Hee-joo turned around, astonished and tearful. In shock, the phone slipped from her hands. Calmly, Sa-eon picked it up and said,
“Thank you for all your hard work, 406.”
Overwhelmed and surprised Hee-joo questioned him, how long he had known the truth and why he did not hate her, with her voice trembling. Sa-eon with steady eyes on her, after a pause, calmly replied,
“Tell me, Hong Hee-joo. Tell me how to hate you. Tell me how to not love you.”
Hearing his words, Hee-joo was left speechless. Her lips trembled as she tried to respond. Tears streaming down her eyes as she gazed at Sa-eon in disbelief. Slowly, Sa-eon stepped closer to her, gently wiping her tears, before leaning in and kissing her.
The ongoing South Korean series When the Phone Rings (Korean: 지금 거신 전화는) stars Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-joon, and Jang Gyu-ri in the lead roles. It premiered on MBC TV on November 22, 2024. New episodes air every Friday and Saturday and are also available for streaming on Netflix in select regions.
Episode 8 will air on MBC at 9:50 pm KST and will be available for streaming on Netflix an hour later.
