S01E011:06:161. Episode 1After 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.Episodes — Season 1
Season pageS01E011:06:161. Episode 1After 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.
S01E021:09:462. Episode 2Sa-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.
S01E031:08:123. Episode 3After Sa-eon experiences an attack, he grows wary of Hee-joo's relationship with her friend. Meanwhile, an ominous figure makes his presence known.
S01E041:10:394. Episode 4After receiving the ominous call, Hee-joo abandons her clandestine plan. She then undergoes a tough interview with Sa-eon — sharing an intimate moment.
S01E051:11:215. Episode 5Sa-eon grapples with feelings of betrayal after learning the truth about Hee-joo. However, when she receives good news, they begin to grow fonder.
S01E061:10:036. Episode 6Hee-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.
S01E071:09:017. Episode 7Sa-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.
S01E081:11:408. Episode 8As 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.
S01E091:06:109. Episode 9Hee-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.
S01E101:08:2010. Episode 10While attempting to rescue Hee-joo, Sa-eon discovers another surprising conspirator — whom he later tries to persuade to help locate the kidnapper.
S01E111:04:0211. Episode 11After 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.
S01E121:07:4812. Episode 12Sa-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.Where to stream When the Phone Rings
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When the Phone Rings synopsis
A rising politician and his mute wife's tense marriage begins to unravel after a call from a kidnapper turns their lives upside down.
When the Phone Rings cast
Yoo Yeon-seokBaek Sa-eon · 12 ep.
Chae Soo-binHong Hee-ju · 12 ep.
Heo Nam-junJi Sang-woo · 12 ep.
Jang Gyu-riNa Yu-ri · 12 ep.
Lee Doo-seokKang Hyeong-Cheol · 12 ep.
Chu Sang-miShim Gyu-jin · 7 ep.
Im Cheol-sooKang Young-woo · 6 ep.
Choi Woo-jinPark Do-jae · 6 ep.
Oh Hyun-kyungKim Yeon-hee · 6 ep.
Park Sun-youngKim Soo-young · 5 ep.
Song Jin-heeAhn Jin-hee · 5 ep.
Jeong Ji-hwanJung Won-bin · 5 ep.
Yang Jo-aHan Jin-yi · 5 ep.
Han Jae-yiHong In-ah · 4 ep.
Shin Yeon-wooYoung Hong Hee-ju · 4 ep.
Park Chang-hoon[Sign language applicant] · 4 ep.When the Phone Rings trailer
About the series When the Phone Rings
When the Phone Rings is a series (drama and mystery) created by Kim Ji-woon, airing on MBC since 2024. It has 1 season and 12 episodes of about 70 minutes each. The series ended on January 4, 2025. Cast members include Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin and Heo Nam-jun. It is rated 8.3/10 by 312 TMDB users.
Frequently asked questions about When the Phone Rings
Where to watch When the Phone Rings online?
In the United States, When the Phone Rings is available with a subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of When the Phone Rings are there?
When the Phone Rings has 1 season for a total of 12 episodes.
Has When the Phone Rings ended?
Yes, the series has ended: the last episode aired on January 4, 2025.
Who stars in When the Phone Rings?
The lead actors are Yoo Yeon-seok (Baek Sa-eon), Chae Soo-bin (Hong Hee-ju), Heo Nam-jun (Ji Sang-woo), Jang Gyu-ri (Na Yu-ri), Lee Doo-seok (Kang Hyeong-Cheol).