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On December 28, 2024, Netflix’s When the Phone Rings aired its tenth episode, leaving fans mesmerized by an unforgettable moment between Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok) and Hong Hee-joo (played by Chae Soo-bin). This emotionally charged moment has been widely praised not only for its intensity but also for the performances of the lead actors.
The highlight of the episode of When the Phone Rings was an electrifying kiss between the leads, which sent social media into a frenzy. Viewers flooded platforms with reactions, praising the chemistry and emotional depth of the scene.
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Fans rushed to social media and humorously referred to the intensity of the kiss, with an X user, @shanxeditss writing,
"MAN WAS STARVING (im sorry i can’t stop posting about the kiss)."
Others also joined in to discuss how the romance in Korean dramas has evolved, calling it one of the most memorable moments in K-drama history.
"Kdrama are no longer giving us stuff kisses. Glad to have seen this era," an X user wrote.
"The chemistry is chemistrying. They literally define the qord chemistry! The fact that these two have been through so much in life and their only happiness is being with each other! It totally shows," a fan added.
"Hands down one of the best kdrama kisses!!!!!!," a user wrote.
Another fan mentioned:
"Best kiss of the year in a 2024 kdrama, I SAID WHAT I SAID."
Fans humorously dubbed Yoo Yeon-seok the "Master of Kisses," suggesting that, within the context of the series, his character's three years of marriage to Chae Soo-bin’s character must have been building up to this intense moment.
"He has been fasting for three years, of course, he was starving LOL," a fan remarked.
"You can always trust yys who is master of kisses haha," another person wrote.
"Yoonseok really embodied Paik Saeon's love and yearning for Hee joo SO WELL!!!" another netizen added.
More about the latest episode of When the Phone Rings
Beyond the romance, When the Phone Rings maintained its suspenseful narrative, with Hee-joo facing danger once again. She was kidnapped by the murderous Sa-eon, leading to a dramatic car crash into a lake as she courageously tried to protect Sa-eon.
The episode concluded with both Hee-joo and her captor missing, pushing Baek Sa-eon to reveal his true identity to the world in a desperate plea to find her.
Meanwhile, shocking revelations about Sa-eon’s lineage and the Baek family’s concealed crimes added depth to the unfolding mystery. The intertwining of romance and suspense in this episode exemplified the series' ability to keep viewers emotionally invested.
Since its premiere on November 22, 2024, When the Phone Rings has become a global sensation, blending romance, suspense, and emotional storytelling. With its next episode slated for January 3, 2025, fans eagerly await more answers—and perhaps more unforgettable moments between its leads.
With only two episodes remaining in the 12-episode series, viewers can catch When the Phone Rings streaming on Netflix.
