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The MBC Network’s thriller romance K-drama, When The Phone Rings, released its finale episode on January 4, 2025. The show, featuring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin in the main roles, gained popularity with the release of each episode. When The Phone Rings' success can be attributed to its gripping story, compelling plot twist, chemistry between the protagonists, and more.
There are a total of 12 episodes in When The Phone Rings, which can be streamed on Netflix. Yoo Yeon-seok played the role of the Presidential spokesperson, Paik Sa-eon, while Chae Soo-bin played Hong Hee-joo, who was a sign language interpreter.
Besides the gripping story, the exceptional dialogues of When The Phone Rings made this MBC drama even more interesting.
Disclaimer: This article purely reflects the author’s views.
8 impressive quotes from MBC’s When The Phone Rings
1) "Did you say I was your weakness? A weakness is a wound that's prone to infection. When someone touches it, you flinch, tremble, and desperately defend it. That's a weakness."
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Who said it- Hong Hee-joo
Which episode- 1
Hee-joo expressed her frustration at Sa-eon, after she witnessed how least affected he was with her kidnapping. Hee-joo and Sa-eon were at the party, where the former went as an sign language interpreter for the latter.
2) "Forget the illusion that we're married. You were sent as a hostage to me."
Who said it- Paik Sa-eon
Which episode- 1
Sa-eon said this to Hee-joo in a flashback scene of their wedding day. Sa-eon came to Hee-joo with a contract that included conditions for their marriage. As per the contract, Hee-joo had no right to end their marriage. Then, Sa-eon referred to her as his “hostage.”
3) "Do you think I can't hear just because I can't speak? Do you think I can't feel emotions? You don't want to expose me to indiscriminate attacks? Then why am I hurt and torn apart already?"
Who said it- Hong Hee-joo
Which episode- 1
Hee-joo expressed her anger at Sa-eon for the way he talked about her to the kidnapper. Hee-joo and Sa-eon were at the party during this conversation.
4) “from now on 406, call me for the rest of your life. I'll answer every time as if it's the first call”
Who said it- Paik Sa-eon
Which episode- 12
Sa-eon said this to Hee-joo in the end of the last episode of When The Phone Rings. The duo was talking on phone, when Sa-eon this.
He took promise from Hee-joo that she would never hide her true feelings for the rest of her life and they decided to stay happy together.
5) "I'm happy. And now, I don't doubt my happiness anymore because I'm someone who truly deserves it."
Who said it- Hong Hee-joo
Which episode- 12
Hee-joo said it to her sister Hong In-a. Towards the end of the finale episode, In-a apologized to Hee-joo for everything she did wrong to her. Hee-joo forgave her and then she said it.
It was because of In-a that Hee-joo adopted selective mutism since her childhood, following their car accident.
6) "Don't try to have any feelings for me. Let it all go. You don't need to act like a puppet in front of me."
Who said it- Paik Sa-eon
Which episode- 2
Sa-eon said this to Hee-joo in a flashback scene, when they were newly married to each other. Hee-joo was trying to impress Sa-eon with food and dance after which he said it.
Saeon gave Heejoo some space and advised her she didn't have to pretend in their marriage. His remarks, however hurtful, showed his sincere affection for her.
7) "Hee-joo isn't supplementary pages. She's a brand new language."
Who said it- Paik Sa-eon
Which episode- 4
Sa-eon said this to the kidnapper over the phone. In this episode, Sa-eon was unaware that Hee-joo was using the kidnapper's phone and claiming to be him.
Sa-eon spoke this dialogue while Hee-joo, claiming to be a kidnapper on the phone, constantly asked him to leave her.
8) "if i have to live someone else's life against my will, why was i born? but i think i found the answer. it was to meet you."
Who said it- Paik Sa-eon
Which episode- 10
Sa-eon said this to Hee-joo after he confessed his love to her and they kissed.
After When The Phone Rings, Yoo Yeon-seok has many other projects lined up for 2025, including God and Law Firm, Your Taste, No Other Choice, and more.
