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On December 14, 2024, MBC unveiled a one-minute preview for episode 6 of When the Phone Rings, stirring excitement and debates among fans. The scene showcases Baek Sa-eon, played by Yoo Yeon-seok, in a possessive moment with his wife, Hong Hee-joo, portrayed by Choi Soo-bin.
The preview clip of When the Phone Rings showcases Baek Sa-eon's awkward possessiveness as he insists on sitting beside his wife, Hong Hee-joo, during a bus ride to an office retreat. In a tense yet humorous exchange, he forces a male colleague to vacate the seat next to Hee-joo, snatches away a coffee the colleague gave her, and replaces it with juice, leaving Hee-joo visibly surprised.
The pre-release clip from When the Phone Rings episode 6 has gone viral since release, igniting heated discussions among fans. Fans had plenty to say about Baek Sa-eon's antics in the preview clip, with reactions ranging from amused to embarrassed. One fan writes,
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"WHY IS HE GETTING ON TOP THE KDRAMA LOSER LIST 😭😭😭😭."
""I get a little carsick." No, what he's feeling is called lovesickness 😁😁 And it's not little—it's overflowing to the point that he can't even contain his jealousy anymore! lmao 🤣🤣" shares a fan of the K-drama.
"Every time Sa Eon gets jealous, his expressions are like a mix of comedy and sweetness. I can't stop smiling 😄," comments this viewer on X.
"Oh please!This is so funny! Possessive Sa-eon is hilarious! Control Mr Spokesperson, you are breaking your contract marriage conditions. Don't blame Hee Joo if you yourself are openly expressing your affection for her, out there in public," says a netizen.
"LMAOOO the way he's ~intimidating~ the other SLI to give up his seat just to sit next to her 😭 and then threw their coffee away he's SAUR PETTY 😭," posts an X user.
Others joked about his persistence, with many calling his comical jealousy moments so over-the-top that fans feel too embarrassed to "defend him" anymore.
"he doesn't even know how to keep his jealousy lowkey anymore. we can't you defend you now sir 😭," posts another X user.
"🤣🤣🤣 why is he like that?? / What happened to you Paik Sa Eon? / Jealous-meter —> maximum / Rude-meter —> maximum / The close up on the drink from SE: 'We'll deliver your love' / 😂 I cannot with his lloserism," jokes one netizen on X.
"You're embarrassing us, captain. Pls be more subtle with those pettiness 😆😆 anyway what's up with that "사랑을 배달해 드립니다" juice 🫣," remarks one more fan.
"This man doesn't even care about his reputation in the office anymore 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭," mentions one more viewer.
Baek Sa-eon's awkward possessiveness takes center stage in When the Phone Rings episode 6 preview
The clip of When the Phone Rings that MBC released on December 14 highlights a scene brimming with awkward tension and humor. It begins with Hee-joo seated alone on a bus to go to the office retreat when a male colleague approaches and politely asks if he can sit beside her.
She politely agrees, and the colleague sits down, offering her a can of coffee. Just as she accepts the drink, her gaze shifts to Baek Sa-eon, who suddenly appears. Locking eyes with Hee-joo, Sa-eon addresses the colleague with a seemingly innocent question,
"I get a little carsick. Doesn't carsickness usually get worse if you sit in the back?"
The colleague suggests that Sa-eon take the seat in front, but Sa-eon places his bag there, insisting on sitting beside Hee-joo instead. Reluctantly, the colleague offers his seat and stands up. Sa-eon quickly nudges him further and sits beside Hee-joo, muttering a hasty "thank you" as the colleague moves to the seat behind.
Hee-joo watches the scene unfold with visible curiosity, surprised by Sa-eon's behavior. Sa-eon then takes the coffee can from Hee-joo's hand, tossing it onto the seat behind as he remarks,
"Coffee isn't good for an empty stomach, Miss Interpreter."
He replaces it with a bottle of juice, with a sticker reading "We deliver love (사랑을 배달해 드립니다)," further surprising Hee-joo with his actions.
Thriller and marriage of convenience collide in MBC's When the Phone Rings
When the Phone Rings (Korean: 지금 거신 전화는) is a South Korean drama that premiered on MBC TV on November 22, 2024. It airs Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 pm (KST) and streams on Netflix in select regions. Based on the web novel The Number You Have Dialed by Geon Eomul Nyeo, the series delves into the unraveling of a marriage between a show-window couple strained by unexpected and extraordinary events.
Written by Kim Ji-woon and directed by Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu, the drama stars Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-joon, and Jang Gyu-ri.
The story follows Baek Sa-eon (Yoo Yeon-seok), South Korea's youngest presidential spokesman, and his wife, Hong Hui-ju (Chae Soo-bin), a mute sign language interpreter. Their emotionally distant, arranged marriage takes a dark turn when Hui-ju is suddenly kidnapped.
With its mix of suspense and emotional unraveling, When the Phone Rings captivate viewers with its intense and compelling narrative.
MBC aired episode 6 of When the Phone Rings on December 14. Episodes 7 and 8 are scheduled for release on December 20 and 21, respectively. The episodes will also be available for streaming on Netflix.
