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When The Phone Rings became one of the most talked about K-dramas just after releasing four episodes due to the main characters Sa-eon and Hee-ju’s chemistry. When The Phone Rings follows the story of Baek Sa-eon, a spokesperson from the president’s office, and his wife, Hong Hee-ju, the second daughter of a family that runs a well-established daily newspaper.
The two tied the knot three years ago through an arranged marriage for political reasons, but they do not share any feelings for each other. When The Phone Rings take a massive turn, as one day, Sa-eon receives a suspicious call threatening to expose his secrets involving Hee-ju.
On November 29 and 30, Netflix unveiled the latest episodes of the drama, where details of Sa-eon and Hee-ju's dynamics were unveiled, captivating many fans. Fans noticed the details shown in the drama, from the childhood connection trope to Sa-eon making trivial gestures to protect and care for Hee-ju. When The Phone Rings fans took to social media to share their thoughts.
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"The details are detailing in this drama he remembers her favorite foods............ since 20 years ago," one fan said.
“From her stealing leftover to him giving her full plate he was always considerate and caring the reason why I love childhood connection trope. because the person save at your lowest never gonna leave you alone,” another fan wrote.
“see, I don't usually like childhood connection tropes in kdramas, but wtpr executed it just right, I don't mind the throwbacks cause it makes sense and is not forced,” a user reacted.
Viewers highlighted how Sa-eon ran an errand for Hee-ju. They shared their reactions to how he remembered the food she enjoyed as a child.
“It's actually so heart-fluttering when saeon asked what she wanna buy. I know right away he will be the one who go to the mart. He did an errand for her,” a user stated.
“Such a beautiful, emotional moment! The fact that he remembers her favorite foods after 20 years speaks volumes about their connection. #WhenThePhoneRings is really hitting the feels!,” a fan said.
“EVEN IF IT'S BEEN TWENTY YEARS.... HE STILL REMEMBERED IT?? OH MY GOD, QUICKLY SAY YOU LOVE HEE JU, SAEON!!!,” a fan said.
When The Phone Rings fans were delighted to learn that despite being in a contract marriage, Sa-eon never removed his ring, even in private.
“I mean I get it that he can't take it off in public, BUT DUDE NEVER TAKES IT OFF.......not even while sleeping. He just loves the reminder of being married to her,” a user commented.
“Seriously, the details in this drama, the ring, the sigh of his relief, all the things he did quietly behind her back, his love from his eyes, his worries and concern from his suppressed expressions, the wine glass, the food, every single detail is telling a story!,” a fan said.
More about Sa-eon and Hee-ju’s childhood in When The Phone Rings revealed in the latest episode
In episode 4 of When The Phone Rings, Sa-eon brings salmon and sushi for Hee-ju, who had a long day after shifting her father to a new nursing home. Later, a flashback was revealed from their childhood, where Sa-eon's mom forced him to eat Salmon, even though he did not like it.
Sa-eon observed that Hee-ju’s mom stopped her from eating too much, even when she said she had not eaten anything earlier. Sa-eon took his plate full of food and held Hee-ju's hand, taking her to a place where no one was around. He switched their plates and encouraged her to eat from his plate.
Furthermore, it was also revealed that as a kid, Hee-ju experienced a deadly accident and survived, but the chairman's son could not. Due to this, her mother, Yeon-hee, compelled her to not speak. She did not want the chairman to expel them from his house and to stay by his side, so she manipulated her to act selectively mute for the rest of her life.
When The Phone Rings, starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin, is set to air episode 5 on Netflix on Friday, December 6, 2024.
