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On December 28, 2024, fans of When the Phone Rings were abuzz after behind-the-scenes footage of the much-discussed kiss scene between Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin in episode 10 was released. The emotional intensity of the kiss captivated audiences when the episode aired, and the new clips offered a closer look at the chemistry between the leads.
The nearly five-minute behind-the-scenes video of When the Phone Rings showed the actors rehearsing the scene. Observant fans noted differences between the unscripted moments in the footage and the polished version that aired, suggesting that multiple takes were filmed to capture the exact emotions required for this scene.
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The video offered an intimate glimpse of the process, showing them working closely with the director to adjust movements, refine timing, and ensure every detail felt authentic.
Despite their 10-year age gap, fans praised the portrayal of their characters by Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin. An X user, @VenomousLassie, wrote,
"This is how the kissing scene was recorded, I was thinking about their age difference which is 10."
Social media was flooded with reactions ranging from admiration for the scene's execution to humorous observations about the dramatic dynamics between the characters during the sofa sequence, both on and off-screen.
"From intense to hilarious in a second! The fall off-screen was too much!," an X user wrote.
"The bts of the kiss scene was just done by them. seems like it was adlib," a fan mentioned.
"HOLY F*CK HVESDHEHSDSEJDHUSED THIS WAS NOT THE ROTATING ONE, RIGHT?? so are you saying they had so many takes...," a netizen remarked.
"i want more videos for bts (because they are good together)," a user added.
Others noted they would miss the behind-the-scenes clips once When the Phone Rings concludes next week.
"they’re so unserious in every bts clip," an X user wrote.
"damn i will missing their offscreen cutesie bts after this series end for sure," a netizen added.
"the way offscreen scenes is always chaotic," a fan commented.
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Beyond the romantic undertones, episode 10 of When the Phone Rings retained its suspenseful essence as Hee-joo again found herself in grave danger. Kidnapped by the murderous Sa-eon, the episode reached a harrowing climax with a car crash into a lake, leaving both Hee-joo and her captor unaccounted for.
At the same time, the real Sa-eon is brought to the very spot where Chairman Baek had once tried to end his life, sparking a series of deadly misunderstandings. Do-jae bent on avenging his twin's death, discovers too late that he has been targeting the wrong Sa-eon, leading to a fierce confrontation between the two versions of Sa-eon.
The stakes rise as the real Sa-eon uncovers a tracking device linked to the murderer while Hee-joo faces a brutal attack. In a desperate bid to save her, Sa-eon boldly reveals Hee-joo’s true identity during an emotionally charged press conference.
When the Phone Rings blend of romance and mystery has kept audiences on the edge since its premiere. As the series heads into its final two episodes, viewers eagerly await the resolution of its plot, with the next episode set to air on January 3, 2025.
