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On December 5, 2024, MBC released a one-minute preview clip for episode 5 of When The Phone Rings, sparking excitement among fans.
The clip featured Hong Hee-joo (played by Chae Soo-bin) sending her husband, Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok), a surprising emoji that left him visibly shocked. In a standout moment, Baek Sa-eon removed his glasses in disbelief, hinting at a possible pivotal turn in their dynamic.
The teaser of When The Phone Rings fueled anticipation for the upcoming episode, with fans eagerly dissecting every detail. Social media was buzzing with discussions about Hong Hee-joo’s unexpected use of emoji and Baek Sa-eon’s stunned reaction. His dramatic removal of glasses particularly amused viewers, sparking numerous reactions and memes. One fan humorously commented:
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"a 30 yr old poker face sir is losing over an emoji sent by his wife, imagine when she'll say "I like you", oh rip his loserism 🚶♀️ #WhenThePhoneRingsEp5 #WhenThePhoneRings"
"This cold-hearted 30 yrs old man is losing his mind over an emoji sent by his wife is the funniest thing we're gonna see tomorrow, like imagine if she says ‘I've been loving you for years’ HIS LOOSERISM IS GONNA LIFT TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL," another fan posted.
"It'll be even more funny if he's already overthinking what does '😍' means and why Heeju sent it," an X user shared.
"Man is so shocked that he removed his glasses to check clearly if his wife actually send him heart eye emoji," another comment read on X.
This playful observation has resonated with many, reflecting the anticipation surrounding Baek Sa-eon’s potential transformation. Fans of When The Phone Rings are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a pivotal episode in the series.
"She got him furrowed his eyebrows & took his glasses off for a double take afraid it's just his delulu, he didn't even give a fck abt what his colleague said🤣imagine if the scene where he finds Heejoo's lingerie happened after this scene," said this viewer on X.
"the great blue house spokeperson baek sa-eon when he received heart eyes emoticon in the middle of a serious meeting at work 😂 his wife is truly his weakness," another X user wrote.
"HeeJoo is going to excuse the heart emoji by saying it was sent to him by mistake and her husband is going to lose his effin mind wondering if she intended to send it to someone else (*cough SangWoo cough*) but sent it to him instead," speculated this netizen.
Hee-joo’s unexpected emoji message sparks chaos in the new When The Phone Rings episode 5 preview
In the recently released preview clip of When The Phone Rings episode 5, Hee-joo receives a message confirming that she has passed the interview for the sign language interpreter position at the presidential office. Her mentor, Han Jini (played by Yang Jo-ah), notices the message while looking over her shoulder. Jini shares the news with others, and the group bursts into celebration, congratulating Hee-joo.
Despite the excitement, Hee-joo is doubtful about earning the job on her merit. Jini reassures her, encouraging her to inform her family about the achievement. She then leads everyone out for drinks to celebrate.
After the group leaves, Hee-joo finds herself unsure whom to inform first. She considers calling her father but hesitates. As she scrolls through her contacts, she selects Baek Sa-eon's name. She begins typing a message to inform him about passing the interview but deletes it.
She then writes a different message, questioning if her success is based on her skills or preferential treatment, but deletes that as well. She wonders why it is so difficult to send a message to her husband. While hovering over the emojis, her finger slips, and she accidentally sends him a smiling heart-eye emoji making her panicked.
Baek Sa-eon is in a meeting with his subordinates when he receives the message. He reads it with confusion, unable to process what he has just seen. In disbelief, he removes his glasses and rereads the message. The distraction leaves him unfocused, and when his assistant asks for his opinion, he looks up, visibly puzzled, and replies"
"What did you just say?"
When The Phone Rings: A rising politician and his mute wife’s troubled marriage unravels in new MBC drama
When The Phone Rings is a South Korean drama that premiered on MBC TV on November 22, 2024. The series airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 pm (KST) and is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.
It is based on the web novel The Number You Have Dialed by Geon Eomul Nyeo and is written by Kim Ji-woon and co-directed by Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu. When The Phone Rings stars Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-joon, and Jang Gyu-ri in key roles.
According to Netflix's synopsis, the drama follows a rising politician and his mute wife as their troubled marriage begins to fracture after a call from a kidnapper turns their lives upside down.
The story of When The Phone Rings centers on Baek Sa-eon (Yoo Yeon-seok), the youngest presidential spokesman in South Korea, hailing from a prestigious political family. He has a diverse career as a war correspondent, hostage negotiator, and lead news anchor. Three years ago, he married Hong Hui-ju (Chae Soo-bin), the second daughter of a prominent newspaper owner. After a childhood accident that left her mute, Hui-ju works as a sign language interpreter.
Their marriage, arranged by their families, has been devoid of emotional connection, leaving them living together as strangers. The fragile dynamic is shattered when Hui-ju is kidnapped, forcing the couple to face the deep issues within their relationship and prompting a journey of confrontation, reconciliation, and survival.
Episode 5 of When The Phone Rings is set to air on MBC on December 6, 2024, at 9:50 PM (KST). Fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a pivotal episode in the series.
