A gripping alliance between two powerful families is set to unravel in the upcoming drama When the Phone Rings.
MBC’s When the Phone Rings promises to deliver a tense romantic thriller about a couple in a politically arranged marriage. Three years into their union, their carefully constructed show-window marriage is upended by a threatening phone call, setting the stage for a dramatic unraveling.
In this highly anticipated series, Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin star as Baek Sa Eon and Hong Hee Joo, a picture-perfect couple whose relationship, despite their outward appearances, is purely transactional. Living under the same roof, they maintain a strictly business-like dynamic, barely exchanging words outside public view.
Han Jae Yi steps into Hong In Ah, Baek Sa Eon’s real fiancée and Hee Joo’s estranged stepsister. In Ah was initially set to marry Sa Eon, but just before the wedding, she mysteriously disappears, allowing Hee Joo to step in as a last-minute substitute. In Ah’s sudden reappearance throws a wrench into the family’s complex dynamics, adding a layer of suspense as the truth behind her disappearance is slowly revealed. Her return promises to heighten the tension as she becomes a ticking time bomb within the family, and all eyes are on Han Jae Yi for her highly anticipated performance in this pivotal role.
Yoo Seung Ju portrays Baek Ui Yong, Baek Sa Eon’s powerful father and a frontrunner for president, while Chu Sang Mi plays his wife, Shim Gyu Jin. Choi Kwang Il and Oh Hyun Kyung take on the roles of Hong Il Kyung, the chairman of a major media conglomerate, and his second wife, Kim Yeon Hee. Together, Yoo Yeon Seok, Chae Soo Bin, Han Jae Yi, Yoo Seung Ju, Chu Sang Mi, Choi Kwang Il, and Oh Hyun Kyung bring to life the intricate web of political and business alliances between the two families, driving the tension that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
When the Phone Rings is poised to captivate audiences with its multifaceted characters and ever-evolving storylines. Based on a popular KakaoPage web novel, the series brings together the talents of Melancholia and Doctor John writer Kim Ji Woon and The Forbidden Marriage director Park Sang Woo.
When the Phone Rings is set to premiere on November 22nd at 9:50 PM (KST).
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