When the Phone Rings

When the Phone Rings

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Their love hangs by a thread... until a stranger picks up the phone.

Ended First aired 22/Nov/2024 South Korea Korean 1 season(s) 12 episode(s)
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A rising politician and his mute wife's tense marriage begins to unravel after a call from a kidnapper turns their lives upside down.
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Season 1 · Season 1
12 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Nov/2024
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S1E12
Episode 12
Air date: 04/Jan/2025 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 67 min
Summary

Sa-eon abandons everything he's worked for, leaving Hee-joo completely alone. But after a clue arrives, she embarks on a journey to reunite with him.

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Sa-eon abandons everything he's worked for, leaving Hee-joo completely alone. But after a clue arrives, she embarks on a journey to reunite with him.

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S1E11
Episode 11
Air date: 03/Jan/2025 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 64 min
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After Hee-joo's bold move, her fate and that of her kidnapper remain uncertain. But Sa-eon refuses to give up — leaving no stone unturned to find her.

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After Hee-joo's bold move, her fate and that of her kidnapper remain uncertain. But Sa-eon refuses to give up — leaving no stone unturned to find her.

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S1E10
Episode 10
Air date: 28/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 68 min
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While attempting to rescue Hee-joo, Sa-eon discovers another surprising conspirator — whom he later tries to persuade to help locate the kidnapper.

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While attempting to rescue Hee-joo, Sa-eon discovers another surprising conspirator — whom he later tries to persuade to help locate the kidnapper.

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S1E9
Episode 9
Air date: 27/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 66 min
Summary

Hee-joo worries about Sa-eon after learning the truth about him. She later appears on the stage of her dreams, side by side with her love.

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Hee-joo worries about Sa-eon after learning the truth about him. She later appears on the stage of her dreams, side by side with her love.

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S1E8
Episode 8
Air date: 21/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 71 min
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As Hee-joo and Sa-eon grow closer, the threat from the kidnapper intensifies. Sa-eon discovers an ominous and shocking clue from a past figure.

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As Hee-joo and Sa-eon grow closer, the threat from the kidnapper intensifies. Sa-eon discovers an ominous and shocking clue from a past figure.

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S1E7
Episode 7
Air date: 20/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 69 min
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Sa-eon and Hee-joo's relationship shifts after her harrowing rescue. Determined to catch the kidnapper, Sa-eon goes full force — with the help of 406.

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Sa-eon and Hee-joo's relationship shifts after her harrowing rescue. Determined to catch the kidnapper, Sa-eon goes full force — with the help of 406.

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S1E6
Episode 6
Air date: 14/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 70 min
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Hee-joo confronts a figure from her past who wishes to reveal what she knows. She then embarks on a retreat with Sa-eon — who becomes possessive of her.

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Hee-joo confronts a figure from her past who wishes to reveal what she knows. She then embarks on a retreat with Sa-eon — who becomes possessive of her.

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S1E5
Episode 5
Air date: 13/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 71 min
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Sa-eon grapples with feelings of betrayal after learning the truth about Hee-joo. However, when she receives good news, they begin to grow fonder.

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Sa-eon grapples with feelings of betrayal after learning the truth about Hee-joo. However, when she receives good news, they begin to grow fonder.

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S1E4
Episode 4
Air date: 30/Nov/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 70 min
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After receiving the ominous call, Hee-joo abandons her clandestine plan. She then undergoes a tough interview with Sa-eon — sharing an intimate moment.

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After receiving the ominous call, Hee-joo abandons her clandestine plan. She then undergoes a tough interview with Sa-eon — sharing an intimate moment.

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S1E3
Episode 3
Air date: 29/Nov/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 68 min
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After Sa-eon experiences an attack, he grows wary of Hee-joo's relationship with her friend. Meanwhile, an ominous figure makes his presence known.

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After Sa-eon experiences an attack, he grows wary of Hee-joo's relationship with her friend. Meanwhile, an ominous figure makes his presence known.

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S1E2
Episode 2
Air date: 23/Nov/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 69 min
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Sa-eon works quickly to track down the caller, forcing Hee-joo to stay hypervigilant. Despite her fears, she continues to play along with the ruse.

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Sa-eon works quickly to track down the caller, forcing Hee-joo to stay hypervigilant. Despite her fears, she continues to play along with the ruse.

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S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 22/Nov/2024 · Time: 21:50 · Runtime: 66 min
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After receiving a call from Hong Hee-joo's kidnapper, Paik Sa-eon attempts to learn more about him — only to find it's hard to escape his surveillance.

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After receiving a call from Hong Hee-joo's kidnapper, Paik Sa-eon attempts to learn more about him — only to find it's hard to escape his surveillance.

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Yoo Yeon-seok
Yoo Yeon-seok
Baek Sa-eon
Chae Soo-bin
Chae Soo-bin
Hong Hee-ju
Heo Nam-jun
Heo Nam-jun
Ji Sang-woo
Jang Gyu-ri
Jang Gyu-ri
Na Yu-ri
Lee Doo-seok
Lee Doo-seok
Kang Hyeong-Cheol
Park Geon-Rak
Park Geon-Rak
Director Yoon
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탁승빈
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Park Gang-to
Park Gang-to
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이경호
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Lee Beom-chan
Lee Beom-chan
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Lee Seung-jin
Lee Seung-jin
Reporter
Lim Cheol-soo
Lim Cheol-soo
Kang Young-woo
Choi Woo-jin
Choi Woo-jin
Park Do-jae
Park Sun-young
Park Sun-young
Kim Soo-young
Song Jin-hee
Song Jin-hee
Ahn Jin-hee
Jeong Ji-hwan
Jeong Ji-hwan
Jung Won-bin
Ko Sang-ho
Ko Sang-ho
Jang Hyuk-jin
Oh Hyun-kyung
Oh Hyun-kyung
Kim Yeon-hee

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Park Sang-woo
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Wi Deuk-gyoo
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Kim Ji-woon
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