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On December 21, 2024, MBC Drama released the latest behind-the-scenes footage from Netflix’s When The Phone Rings. It captured actress Chae Soo-bin's lighthearted antics with co-star Yoo Yeon-seok. In a playful moment during episode 8’s filming, Chae Soo-bin was seen repeatedly jabbing Yoo Yeon-seok on the shoulder or arm during interactions, drawing laughter from the crew.
This playful exchange highlighted the close friendship between Chae Soo-bin and Yoo Yeon-seok, who have been praised for their professionalism and warm dynamic on set. Both actors have openly shared their admiration for each other in interviews, emphasizing how their off-screen bond enhanced their on-screen performances.
Fans, too, have taken to social media to comment on the actors’ evident camaraderie, with many admiring their natural chemistry both on and off the screen. One fan joked that by the time When The Phone Rings filming would wrap up, Yoo Yeon-seok would need a recovery time due to Soo-bin's friendly jabs.
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"Yeonseok’s gonna need a full recovery plan after dealing with Soobin’s chaos," commented a fan.
Fans, enjoying both the intense storyline and the lighthearted behind-the-scenes content, took to X to join in on the banter. They joked that Yeon-seok would have gotten "bruises" due to Soo-bin's playful jabs.
"Yeonseok is definitely in for some bruises thanks to Soobin's antics!" wrote one fan.
"They’re way too comfortable with each not to end up together lol," remarked another fan.
"Not yeonseok trying to steal a kiss for adlibs but he gets hit hard by Soobin instead. They're always so hilarious and chaotic during rehearsal," added an X user.
Many have commented on how Yoo Yeon-seok seemed to prefer to playfully tease or annoy Chae Soo-bin, leading to her taking a poke at him every time.
"I know I've watched this a million times already, but the way SooBin was cringing so hard while YeonSeok kept wiping the nonexistent dirt off her mouth still gets me every time. He loves being hit huh," wrote a fan.
"Counting how many times soobin hits yeonseok in 28 seconds video," said another fan.
"Him joking that a 3-year-old married couple are usually not that intimate & literally ignore eo when eating tgt(starts to give examples while watching soobin's reaction) then soobin hit him but yeonseok keep teasing her, he's really nosy," added another fan.
When The Phone Rings: The story so far till episode 8
When The Phone Rings, a romance thriller based on a popular web novel titled The Number You Have Dialed, revolves around Baek Sa-eon (Yoo Yeon-seok) and Hong Hee-joo (Chae Soo-bin), a couple stuck in a contract marriage.
Sa-eon is a high-profile presidential spokesperson from a political family, while Hee-joo, a selectively mute sign language interpreter, has her own emotional scars. Their three-year marriage is devoid of warmth until a series of mysterious phone calls and dangerous events force them to reevaluate their relationship.
The drama begins with a gripping sequence in episode 1, where Hee-joo is kidnapped, and Sa-eon receives a life-threatening call. As the story progresses, it is revealed that although Hee-joo was kidnapped, however, she later uses the kidnapper's phone to get a divorce from Sa-eon. This unexpected twist sets the stage for a series of psychological games and emotional revelations.
In episodes 5 to 8, the couple navigates a tense partnership as they face increasing danger. Sa-eon’s investigations uncover links between Hee-joo’s past and powerful adversaries targeting his political career. Meanwhile, Hee-joo struggles with guilt and unresolved trauma, creating a compelling emotional arc.
When The Phone Rings, directed by Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu, features a stellar supporting cast, including Heo Nam-joon as Sang-woo, Hee-joo's college senior and friend along with Jang Gyu-ri as Na Yu-ri.
When The Phone Rings airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m. KST on MBC and streams internationally on Netflix. Episode 9 will be aired on December 27, 2024.
