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Ahead of the highly anticipated finale of Netflix’s When the Phone Rings, actor Yoo Yeon-seok released the final original soundtrack titled Say My Name on January 4, 2025. The ballad, which Yoo Yeon-seok has co-written, reflects the deep emotions of his character, Baek Sa-eon, particularly towards Hong Hee-joo, portrayed by Chae Soo-bin.
The song’s central theme, inspired by the concept of "sunset," runs throughout the drama, connecting pivotal moments in the characters' journey. The release of Say My Name has resonated strongly with fans, who have taken to social media to express their admiration. One user on X described it as:
"Heavenly heavenly heavenly"
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Many fans have expressed their appreciation for the actor's vocal contribution.
"❤️❤️❤️ Yoo Yeon Seok is such a multitalented artist! 🫶 🫶 🫶 Love the song! Can't wait for tonight's final episode of #WhenThePhoneRings" one viewer wrote.
"What else can this man can’t do, please tell me? He sings, he acts, he plays drum, he does theaters ahhhh. Such a Multitalented man 🥹 I don’t wanna say goodbye to this drama oh naurr" commented one netizen.
"This song sung by #YooYeonSeok is so beautiful😍 he is really multitalented This song will be played when SaJu gets the couple's happy ending ❤️ #WhenThePhoneRings" posted one individual on X.
Another fan commented:
“A ray of light in the darkness, it was you” 🥹Literally a song for hee jo Say My Name - Yoo Yeon Seok 🎵 The last OST of when the phone rings 🥹 Yeon seok voice 🥰❤️"
The release has added to the excitement surrounding the finale of When the Phone Rings, which has maintained consistent viewer interest throughout its run. Many have shared their appreciation on social media, praising Chae Soo-bin and Yoo Yeon-seok's performance in the drama.
"This is terrific! #YooYeonSeok has such soulful voice! Loved this OST! Ep11 was a such a rollercoaster episode! Can't believe this amazing drama will come to an end today! Will miss SaJu together a lot! Will miss #YooYeonSeok & #ChaeSooBin chemistry!" one fan wrote.
"It makes me cry, it's so hard to move on from this series, the chemistry, the storyline, the crew's dedication... They made my 2024 better and I'm so thankful for this @mbcdrama_pre , THANK YOU FOR CASTING YOO YEONSEOK AND CHAE SOOBIN!" noted another viewer of When the Phone Rings.
"2024 Year of K-dramas -- started with #businessProposal , loved #QueenOfTears and totally blown over by #WhenThePhoneRings -- which has gone to become my favourite!! Can't believe it's the finale tonight ! #YooYeonSeok is absolutely brilliant and well paired with #SOOBIN !!" shared a fan.
Another user remarked:
"It really is "SAY MY NAME", like ireally have no choice but to say his name..🥺😭😭 YYS voice is just 💋💋 I'm gonna miss saju couple sm ❤❤"
When the Phone Rings soars to global success, breaking records in South Korea and Netflix's top 10
For those unfamiliar, When the Phone Rings (Korean: 지금 거신 전화는) is a South Korean television series written by Kim Ji-woon and co-directed by Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu. The show stars Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-joon, and Jang Gyu-ri.
The show premiered on MBC TV on November 22, 2024. The series airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 pm KST. It is also available to stream on Netflix in selected regions.
The story centers around a couple in a "Show Window" marriage. Paik Sa-Eon (Yoo Yeon-seok) is from a prestigious political family. He is the youngest presidential spokesman in Korea. He is also a war correspondent and hostage negotiator who has been a well-known news anchor in the past.
He married Hong Hee-Joo (Chae Soo-bin) three years ago. She is the daughter of a newspaper proprietor. Due to an accident in her childhood, she seemingly has mutism. She works as a sign language interpreter for the court and television.
Their marriage was arranged out of convenience and for the past three years, they haven't communicated, shared meals, or publicly declared their relationship. However, things take a turn when Hong Hee-Joo is kidnapped. The incident makes the couple confront each other, and their past, feelings, and truth start unraveling.
When the Phone Rings has achieved remarkable success both domestically and internationally. As reported by Nielsen Korea, in South Korea, the series reached a new milestone with its penultimate episode, securing an average nationwide rating of 8.3%.
Internationally, the drama has garnered significant attention on Netflix. Within two weeks of its release on November 22, 2024, it climbed to the #2 position in Netflix's Global TV (Non-English) category, amassing over 4.4 million views.
The series has topped the charts in 33 countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Brazil. When the Phone Rings has also entered the Top 10 in 49 countries worldwide, such as India, Oman, the Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and many more.
The season finale of When the Phone Rings will air on January 4, 2025, on MBC at its usual timeslot. It will also be available on Netflix an hour later.
