Set to release its fifth episode on December 6, When the Phone Rings is enchanting the viewers with its romantic mysteries. Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin are the lead cast members of the series. The story is of a politician and his mute spouse, entangled in the dark souk of secrets after an unfortunate phone call. Fans cannot wait for the next episode of this dramatic series.
Here is everything you want to know about the release. The synopsis of the series reads as:
Baek Sa Eon, a former presidential spokesman, marries Hong Hui Ju, a mute newspaper heiress, in an arranged union. When Hui Ju is kidnapped, their distant relationship is challenged as they navigate the crisis.
Release date and time: When the Phone Rings Episode 5
When the Phone Rings episode 5 will be released on Netflix on Wednesday, December 6, 2024. According to Netflix's usual schedule, it will be available at 12:00 a.m. PST. For fans around the world, here are the corresponding release times in different regions:
This weekly episodic release format keeps the viewers engaged, with Episodes 6 and beyond continuing on subsequent Wednesdays. Find out the exact release time based on your time zone as tabulated below:
What to expect in Episode 5 of When the Phone Rings
It's a drama based on the popular Kakao Page web novel The Number You Have Dialed by Geon Eomul Nyeo, a tense narrative that centers on Baek Sa-eon, Korea's youngest presidential spokesperson, and his wife, Hong Hee-joo, a sign language interpreter. Romance is merged with a thriller as their perfect life is disrupted by a mysterious abduction.
It should be interesting in episode 5 as Baek and Hee-joo's affair could face further strain when her secret regarding her disappearance finally hits closer to his political ambitions. That may show how their love endures amidst the betrayal and secrets.
The series has hinted at tense moments, such as when Baek told the daughter of a presidential candidate, "Call me when there's a body." Fans are expecting what might unfold about his darker nature, especially about how Hee-joo would outsmart her kidnappers.
Episode 5 of this mix of genres is bound to give an exciting series of developments. Tension is expected to heighten in both leads, so do not miss out on drama and perhaps some action.
Writer Kim Ji-woo states that dramas shift dynamically in the genre. According to director Park Sang-woo, this show contains deeper love than tension drama; it contains the resilience and enduring love that are part of this series.
With its captivating performances and intricate storytelling, When the Phone Rings has become a must-watch. Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin's on-screen chemistry continues to elevate the series, making every new episode a talking point among fans.
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