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Netflix's When the Phone Rings features an incredible cast who bring the intense romantic thriller to life. When the Phone Rings follows Baek Sa-eon and Hong Hee-joo, a couple forced into an arranged marriage, which Sa-eon keeps secret. During most of their marriage, in the Netflix K-drama, Sa-eon and Hee-joo keep out of each other's way, but things between them begin to change when Hee-joo gets kidnapped.

Adapted from Geon Eomul-nyeo’s novel, The Number You Have Dialed, When the Phone Rings perfectly blends romance, mystery and thriller. The romantic K-drama includes outstanding performances from its lead actors and supporting cast, who make every scene in the show engaging. While there are several great things about When the Phone Rings, the cast is undoubtedly one of the reasons the series is popular.

Actor

Character

Yoo Yeon-seok

Baek Sa-eon

Chae Soo-bin

Hong Hee-joo

Heo Nam-jun

Ji Sang-woo

Jang Gyu-ri

Na...

K-dramas like Squid Game and Business Proposal have gained global popularity for their engaging stories and short episode length, making them easy to binge. However, some K-dramas, like Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo's, have faced criticism for their unsatisfying endings and lack of closure. The cancellation of Joseon Exorcist and negative reviews for A Piece of Your Mind and Memories of the Alhambra highlight the impact of audience backlash on the fate of K-dramas.

K-dramas have begun to see global appreciation for their compelling narratives and engaging stories, but some of those stories have ended far too soon. Dramas such as Squid Game, Business Proposal, and D.P. have reached international audiences and propelled the genre into the spotlight. Part of what make K-dramas so popular is their length. Most K-dramas are only 16 episodes long, making them easy to binge. K-drama writers...