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When the Phone Rings

When the Phone Rings

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When the Phone Rings

"Their love hangs by a thread... until a stranger picks up the phone."

2024- 2025

1 Seasons

12 Episodes

8.3(310 votes)

Ended

Drama

Mystery

Crime

Overview

A rising politician and his mute wife's tense marriage begins to unravel after a call from a kidnapper turns their lives upside down.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

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Production Companies

Bon Factory

Baram Pictures

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

5 featured cast members

Starring

Yoo Yeon-seok

Yoo Yeon-seok

Baek Sa-eon

Chae Soo-bin

Chae Soo-bin

Hong Hee-ju

Heo Nam-jun

Heo Nam-jun

Ji Sang-woo

Jang Gyu-ri

Jang Gyu-ri

Na Yu-ri

Lee Doo-seok

Lee Doo-seok

Kang Hyeong-Cheol

Creative team

Created by: Kim Ji-woon
Written by: Kim Ji-woon

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