Fans of the popular K-drama When the Phone Rings are buzzing with anticipation after the airing of episode 10 on December 28, 2024. However, the episode ended without a preview for the upcoming episode 11, leaving viewers perplexed and eager for more.
When the Phone Rings continues to receive widespread acclaim for its compelling characters and complex storytelling. Episode 10 left audiences at a cliffhanger, as Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok) emotionally begged for help finding Hee-joo (played by Chae Soo-bin), revealing her true identity.
The plot thickened with intense confrontations and high-stakes moments, particularly between the two versions of Sa-eon. Viewers were left on edge as the episode concluded with no preview for the following episode, an unusual move for the series. An X user, @mklvqe wrote,
"wdym there was NO preview for ep 11 of when the phone rings….. why are they making me suffer."
The absence of a teaser for the next episode has led fans to take to social media, wondering whether this decision was made to intensify their curiosity as the series nears its conclusion.
"WhenThePhoneRings is ending next week and we didn’t get episode 11 preview," an X user wrote.
"No preview for episode 11? Or did they intentionally save it for the last 2 episodes to make us all more curious?," another fan added.
"We don’t event get episode 11 preview? Like seriously? please at least gave us 2 hours behind the scene jaeballllll," another person wrote.
Another user remarked:
"whaaat?! no preview for ep 11? uuggghhhhh! guess my new year’s eve is officially ruined."
Others took to social media to express their feelings of "torture" and disappointment over the lack of a preview. Some speculated that the absence of a teaser was a deliberate attempt to heighten anticipation for the drama's final episodes.
"Got no preview and we'll literally see episode 11 next year. TORTURE," a user mentioned.
"DEMANDING explanations frm MBC NETFLIX coz it's makes no sense to leave us with NO PREVIEW FOR #WhenThePhoneRingsEp11 Does it makes sense?NO! ABOUT HEEJOO?HOW IS SAEON? WE NEED UPDATE to have happy 2024 ending!!" a fan wrote.
"wtpr nation after ep 10 with no preview ohh we're about to have the worst New Year!" a netizen remarked.
All to know about the latest developments in When the Phone Rings
Starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin, When the Phone Rings has captivated global audiences with its blend of suspense and romance. The emotional depth of the characters, particularly Yoo Yeon-seok’s portrayal of Baek Sa-eon’s vulnerability, has been a highlight, with fans praising the performances and the nuanced development of the storyline.
In episode 10 of When the Phone Rings, the tension escalates as Hee-joo dreams of a peaceful life with Sa-eon while unconscious. Meanwhile, the real Sa-eon is taken to the location where Chairman Baek had attempted to kill him, setting off a chain of misunderstandings.
Do-jae, seeking revenge for his twin's death, realizes he has been targeting the wrong Sa-eon; the two versions of Sa-eon clash in a violent confrontation. The episode intensifies as the real Sa-eon uncovers a tracking device belonging to the murderer, and Hee-joo is attacked.
With the truth revealed in a dramatic press conference, Sa-eon publicly discloses Hee-joo’s true identity, further complicating the already tense situation. The episode ends on a gripping note, leaving viewers hanging as they await the next chapter in this suspenseful drama.
As the finale draws near, the excitement surrounding When the Phone Rings only continues to build, with fans eagerly awaiting episode 11 and the final resolution of the intricate mysteries that have kept them hooked.