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Netflix released a preview clip for episode 7 of When the Phone Rings on December 20, capturing the growing tension between Hong Hee-joo (Chae Soo-bin) and her mysterious kidnapper. The clip, shared across Netflix's social media platforms, has sparked excitement among fans.
The scene unfolds with Hee-joo, still recovering in a hospital bed, receiving cryptic messages and threats from her kidnapper. The preview ends with Hee-joo trembling with fear. She finds solace upon Baek Sa-eon's (Yoo Yeon-seok) arrival and then collapses in his arm.
After the release of When the Phone Rings' episode 7 preview, fans of the show expressed their views on it, emphasizing Sa-eon's role as Hee-joo's source of safety amidst the looming threat of the kidnapper. One fan commented:
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"He really is her safe space 😭"
"If not the kidnapper then who pushed her👀 definitely someone from the office team either do jae on new employee ( Won bin)?! She's so scared & Saeon now became her safe place...that hug 🫂😭 Finally Netflix releasing pre-cut with subs🤩" said a netizen.
"Look at the movement of the man's hand in the video. my god. He is trying to calm his wife down after that incident and make her sleep peacefully like a baby. I have to bite something. I can'ttt" an X user commented.
"I think my heart leaped for sec when she was jumping to hug him as if she found her safest place, then his voice shaking & going soft for her, while she fainting in his arms, he pulled her closer. We got all the intimate moments even in the shocking situation" posted an individual on X.
"So Saeon will realize who is troubling Heejoo and he will plan a perfect bomb blast murder for Real Baek Saeon and himself The end of his childhood trauma to pretend like someone else " read a comment on X.
Fans also praised the execution of this scene from When the Phone Rings, stating they won't mind the use of clichés or familiar tropes in the show. They noted that, despite the clichés, the plot of the drama makes it feel fresh and impactful.
"If the kidnapper call can lead us to such moments I guess Heejoo should never give the 📱 back. Its cliché, its the old fashioned knight in shining armor saving the girl, but that’s what makes it fun to watch.Can’t wait for tonight" commented one individual on X.
"Not getting over the clichés they are serving anytime soon - 1. Her rushing to hug him & collapsing with a mix of relief & fear.😭 2. Him being shocked, terrified to see her like this while never letting her go.🫶" pointed out this viewer.
"I'm crushing over this trailer already- She's scared Him holding her The way his voice falters at the end "uhn"? Also the fact he knows she screamed out his name when he was in danger but doesn't scream for herself" added another fan of When the Phone Rings.
Preview clip of When the Phone Rings' upcoming episode 7: Hee-joo faces terror in the hospital
In the preview clip of When the Phone Rings released by Netflix on December 20, the suspense builds as Hong Hee-joo, receives cryptic messages from an unknown number. The unsettling exchange begins when Hee-joo ignores a call from the mysterious number, only to receive a series of texts from the kidnapper who asks her various questions.
"Sister, did you see the news? Was it you? Did you tell him what I looked like? But it wasn’t me. I didn’t push you." the kidnapper's messages reads.
Hee-joo, recovering in a hospital bed after her fall from the cliff, suspects the kidnapper is lying. She continues to get the messages on her phone:
"You probably don’t believe me. Since you backed out, you should return my phone. I’m on my way. Open the door."
As Hee-joo reads these texts, a noise at the hospital room door heightens her anxiety. Fearing it’s the kidnapper, she quickly locks the door, bracing herself as the intruder tries to force it open. As the pressure intensifies, Hee-joo crouches down, protecting her head with her arms, her eyes shut tight in terror.
Suddenly, a familiar voice—Baek Sa-eon’s—calls her name urgently from the other side. The door bursts open, revealing Sa-eon, visibly worried, as he looks at her. Fearful Hee-joo instantly hugs Sa-eon. He appears confused and concerned. He then asks her:
"What’s wrong? Did something happen? Huh?"
Shaken and unable to respond, Hee-joo collapses in his arms, losing consciousness, leaving Sa-eon to grapple with the mystery of what’s truly going on.
Synopsis of When the Phone Rings in brief
Premiered on MBC TV on November 22, 2024, When the Phone Rings (Korean: 지금 거신 전화는) is a South Korean drama that airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 pm KST. It is also available for streaming on Netflix in select regions.
The show is directed by Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu and the script is penned by Kim Ji-woon. When the Phone Rings stars Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon, South Korea’s youngest presidential spokesman. The drama also features Chae Soo-bin as Sa-eon's wife, Hong Hee-joo, a mute sign language interpreter.
The plot focuses on Sa-eon and Hee-joo's arranged marriage. The emotionally detached couple is thrown into turmoil when Hee-joo is abducted. What follows is a tense unraveling of secrets, as the duo confronts the lies and hidden truths and feelings that have shaped their lives.
Episodes 7 and 8 of When the Phone Rings will air on December 20 and 21, 2024. After their television premiere, these episodes will be accessible for streaming on Netflix just one hour later.
