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Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin, the stars of the drama When the Phone Rings, have sparked excitement among fans with their strikingly similar ideal type descriptions in recent interviews. The coincidence has led many to believe they could be a perfect match off-screen as well.
In an interview with South Korean media outlet Newsis, published on January 7, 2025, Yoo Yeon-seok shared his thoughts on finding a life partner. He emphasized the importance of communication.
“I don't think I've found the right person yet. We need to communicate well. After all, I'm the one who will be talking about these things, so I need to be the best communicator. I thought about that a lot while doing this drama. I need to have the person I can open up to the most.” Yoo Yeon-seok said.
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The following day, on January 8, 2025, Chae Soo-bin gave an interview to another South Korean media outlet, STARNEWS, where she echoed similar sentiments. When asked about marriage and her ideal type, she said,
“I think I'd be that happy if I got married, but my dream of establishing myself as an actor is still bigger," and added, "I want to meet someone I can communicate well with and get along well with.”
Fans quickly picked up on the parallels in their answers, pointing out how both emphasized communication as a key quality in their ideal partner. Social media buzzed with reactions, with one fan commenting,
"Yoo yeonseok's ideal type: someone he can have smooth conversation with, someone whom he can communicate well, someone closest to him. Chae soobin's ideal type: Someone who can communicate well with, who has similiar values, whom she can get along with. Just get married you two"
Many fans shared similar reactions to this revelation.
"LOL, They are literally each other’s ideal type! Hoping they end up together at the right time and the right moment🙏 ✨," posted a fan.
"Soobin’s ideal type is someone she can communicate with well, Yeonseok’s ideal type is also someone who can communicate well and he can openly talk about his concern. And according to soobin’s interview seems like they often shared their concern to each other even yeonseok encouraged her when she was feeling down due to controversy about acting with sign language. It’s really heartwarming to see them relying on each other 🥺❤️," shared one netizen on X.
"The way their answer is really connected.. it’s okay soobinie take your time, achieve your dream and enjoy your big time. Dont be rushed because we dont want something bad happen in the future. Step by step, slowly but sure, and get married when you are ready 🥰," wrote one X user.
"I guess they really learned a lot from their drama, because it was a 3 years of marriage without communication. Communication really is the key. (and we can see u two communicate well with e/o 🤭), " mentioned one individual on X.
The shared sentiment has left fans eagerly speculating and hoping for a deeper bond between the two stars.
"if yoonchae is real , then it's understandable yys said it's something he cant decide on his own. that's why I said , the answer would be depends on girl. their ideal type reference to e/o espc yys with the sudden specific things... YES IM CONNECTED THE DOTS!" read another comment on X.
"DO YOU SEE THE VISION?? 😭 the keyword is “can communicate well with” pointed out another netizen.
"CSB YYS ideal type: someone who communicates well. Meanwhile, YYS talks about random plants and trees to CSB and CSB talks about "what if" questions to YYS like what if you meet a talking cockroach 🤭😅 They're perfect for eo! 🤣🥰, " shared one more X user.
"Soobin - “i want to meet someone i can communicate well and get along well with ’’. Yoo -“i think it has to be someone i can have smooth conversation and the person whom i can communicate well’’. How the key word is “communication’’ in both of their iv 😭.( Saju coded)," added one fan.
Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin's dating rumors and Best Couple Award at MBC Drama Awards
Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin's on-screen chemistry in the MBC romance, thriller, and melodrama When the Phone Rings captivated audiences. Their portrayal of romance and emotional vulnerability had ignited a widespread speculation among the fans about a real-life romance between the two stars.
Their portrayal of complex emotions and intimate scenes, including a bed scene in the series finale, intensified these rumors. Fans flooded social media with comments, expressing their desire for the duo to become a couple off-screen.
Addressing these speculations, in a post drama interview Yoo Yeon-seok clarified,
"It’s a compliment to our chemistry. It means people were invested in the romance and our characters’ relationship, and I’m very grateful for that."
Yoo Yeon-seok emphasized that their convincing performances were a testament to their acting skills rather than an off-screen relationship. Similarly, Chae Soo-bin expressed in an interview with the South Korean media outlet Newsen,
"There are many responses telling me to date Yoo Yeon-seok," and she added, "I think I'm grateful. I think they say that because the chemistry between Hee-joo and Sa-eon was good. I also often feel like, 'I wish the two of you would really meet' when I watch foreign dramas. That's why I'm grateful."
Their performances were further recognized at the 2024 MBC Drama Awards, where they received the Best Couple Award for their roles in When the Phone Rings.
In their acceptance speeches, Chae Soo-bin and Yoo Yeon-seok expressed heartfelt gratitude to each other, acknowledging the mutual support they provided throughout the filming process.
While both actors have debunked the dating rumors, their performances continue to resonate with fans, making them one of the most memorable on-screen couples in recent K-drama history for fans.
Following When the Phone Rings, Chae Soo-bin will star in The Prophet: Omniscient Reader, alongside Lee Min-ho, Jisoo, and Ahn Hyo-seop, set for release in July 2025. Meanwhile, Yoo Yeon-seok is in discussions to join SBS’s upcoming supernatural legal drama God and Law Firm, expected in late 2025, with Esom as his co-star.
