Tag: When the phone rings

  • Hong Hee-Joo: The Brand New Language in Kdrama!

    Hong Hee-Joo didn’t just break the internet—she broke free from toxic manipulation, and we’re here for it! Hong Hee-Joo may have started as the quiet, unassuming lead of When the Phone Rings, but by the end, she had us all cheering for her bold transformation. Her journey was more than…

  • When the Phone Rings: Paek Sa-Eon Husband of The Year!

    Paek Sa-Eon, has officially won Husband of The Year 2024! (at least to many viewers) When The Phone Rings was more than just a K-drama I watched for entertainment; it was an insightful and thought-provoking adaptation that brought depth to its narrative. It offered a rich interpretation of the story…

  • When the Phone Rings: Lessons to Learn.

    As we wrap up our journey with When the Phone Rings with its 12th and last episode, we keep the beautiful memories we shared as viewers. The thrill over the outcome of each event, the suspense in figuring out the culprit and unveiling the secrets and thin lines of the…

  • When The Phone Rings Breaking Clichés: Artistry and Psychology.

    When the Phone Rings might seem like a clichéd, forced/convenience/fake marriage drama with an overused storyline. However, allow me to say that succeeding in creating a K-drama with clichéd and overconsumed elements is a mastery in itself that deserves acknowledgment and praise. Despite the convenient marriage trope, this K-drama feels—and…

  • When The Phone Rings: Ep 7-8 Character Development

    As promised in the previous post, now we start delving into some character development of the main leads of When The Phone Rings Kdrama. Paek Sa-Eon’s character arc in these episodes takes a very much loved turn. Initially portrayed as emotionally distant and guarded, his growing vulnerability becomes evident as…

  • When The Phone Rings: More Secrets Revealed…

    Today’s 8th Episode of the K-Drama “When The Phone Rings” revealed more secrets. About not only the female and male lead, but also their families. The intertwining layers of personal and familial trauma and deceitful plans unraveled, leaving viewers hooked and yearning for more. The last 4 episodes set few…

  • When The Phone Rings: more than just a K-Drama!

    The new K-Drama driving viewers crazy, including me, When the Phone Rings is literally ringing so many bells! The new series is an emotional roller coaster, filled with thrilling moment keeping us on edge, waiting, thinking, analyzing and predicting events and plots. Honestly, it’s been a long time since a…