Where was When the Phone Rings finale bed scene shot? Cafe owner’s revelation sparks wild reactions online

The MBC Network's suspenseful romance K-drama, When The Phone Rings, premiered its final episode on January 4, 2025. Starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin in key roles, the series garnered acclaim with each episode release. The show concluded with a happy ending, featuring an intimate bed scene in the finale.

Recently, this bed scene caught fans’ attention when it was revealed that it was reportedly shot in a cafe located at Jeju Island. According to the Instagram page @kdramalocation, the scene was shot at Urban Jungle cafe.

Additionally, a K-drama fan, @KSZYjnMF2Jf7Ir5, shared a post on X regarding the cafe owner's reaction to the bed scene filmed at his café.

“I was wondering what scene it was, but then a bed was suddenly installed and the actor took off his top, so I was a bit flustered,” the cafe owner commented.

Fans of When The Phone Rings quickly noticed the peculiar filming setting for such an intimate bed moment. As a result, drama lovers filled the internet with their reactions.

“so the bed scene was filmed at a cafe in jeju. the owner was told that they are going to film ‘when the phone rings’ drama here. he was wondering what scene they will be filming then a bed was placed and yoo yeon seok came in and take off his top the owner was flustered,” a fan wrote.

“That's so so so so funnyyyy if you imagine the whole scenario,” commented another X user.

“The bts & the off screen details of this drama needs to be documented.. it could serve for another Rom com..,” stated another fan.

Some noted it was an unexpected location, while others believed the situation would have been "funny."

“Imagine being the cafe owner and Yoo Yeon Seok casually passed by you removing his top,” commented an admirer.

“IJBOL even the cafe owner where they filmed the bed scene is shocked “I was curious what scene it was but suddenly they installed a bed and actor yoo yeonseok took off his top so i was flustered” We also didnt expect it being in a cafe,” stated another fan.

“What it's a cafe not even villa or something now that cafe got free endorsement and promotion coz WTPR nation is searching for that cafe ijboling,” commented an admirer.

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When The Phone Rings featured Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin in lead roles

When the Phone Rings was written and directed by Kim Ji-woon, with assistance from Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu. The series premiered on the MBC TV network on November 22, 2024, and continued until January 4, 2025. This mystery romance is based on Geon Eomul Nyeo's novel The Number You Have Dialed (지금 거쇠 전화는).

The series depicts the lives of a couple ensnared in a show window marriage. Yoo Yeon-seok plays Paik Sa-Eon, the handsome and popular spokesperson for the President of South Korea. He is married to Hong Hee-Joo, depicted by Chae Soo-bin. Hong Hee-joo works as a sign language interpreter and has adopted selective mutism due to her childhood trauma.

The couple, initially experiencing problems in their relationship, ultimately cultivates feelings for one another. The show is filled with mysteries and unforeseen shifts, which become increasingly engaging due to its powerful romantic dimension.

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When The Phone Rings is currently available on Netflix, encompassing a total of 12 episodes with a runtime of around 1 hour and 10 minutes.