Classic and seductive.
Uptated every week !!!!!!!I don't want to rush into expressing my enthusiasm, but I love stories of love and hate, and the first episode was really great. So, I'm saying welcome!!!
This series has given us everything we want as a classic K-drama in the romantic thriller genre. So far, with just two episodes, it's been quite satisfying.
Who doesn't love a contract marriage storyline? I guess we'll never get tired of it. It's potentially very exciting and intriguing.
The chemistry between the couple is definitely intense.
I'm eagerly looking forward to the flirting period.
I'll definitely continue watching!
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Comments on Episodes 3 and 4:
The series continued with the same excitement and intrigue as the episodes released in the first week. Since it will last for 12 episodes, I think they need to move the plot along a bit faster, and I expect we’ll see more detailed events next week.
This week, we learned more about the backgrounds of our couple. Both of them have traumas influencing their behavior (of course, it's a must-have in K-dramas). The source of these traumas stems from their bad parents (yes, here we go again).
In a way, both are trying to protect their lives, but they are unaware of each other’s struggles. I believe that in this episode, some of the emotions they’ve been hiding came to light, even if just a little.
Baek Sa-eon’s feelings are clear, but for some reasons, he is not open with Hong Hee-joo. I think he feels guilty about forcing her to stay by his side, which is why he pulls back. He believes his wife hates him, but he protects her in his own way. In the coming weeks, we’ll see the reasons behind it more clearly.
Hong Hee-joo believes she is just a backup and is definitely confused about her feelings for her husband. She has other pressing issues to think about, and she’s focusing more on those. However, she will have the chance to reflect on her feelings in the upcoming episodes because she can no longer deny what her husband and his father have done for her.
She even confessed that he is her husband to protect him, omooo!!! She has now proven to him that she is not alone.
I can't wait to see the scenes of this couple getting to know each other and flirting. I hope they give us plenty of those moments.
I’m eagerly looking forward to the next episodes!
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? Thoughts After 4/12 Episodes: First Impressions ?
I must admit, I didn’t have high expectations for this drama 🤔 and was even tempted to skip it. The genres—Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Drama—didn’t grab me initially. 🤷♂️ And honestly (I can’t believe I’m saying this 😅), I wasn’t the biggest fan of either lead before this.BUT WOW... this drama has completely changed my opinion! 😍 Both leads fit their roles perfectly, and their performances have really won me over. 👏👏 The cinematography, music, and OST? Absolutely stunning! 🎶✨
Yes, if you really dig, you can find plot issues and faults (as with any drama, tbh). But this isn’t one to nitpick over. Dramas are all about escapism, and this one, based on a novel 📖, does a fantastic job pulling you into its world.
At just 4 episodes in, I’m already hooked! 🥰 If they can keep this momentum going, this could easily turn into a standout drama. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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The swing to the right is real
...so the swing of the public opinion to the right, patriarchal is real. Another drama with the trope 'he treats her like trash, with contempt and sometimes real hate, but that's for greater good and he will later mend the error of his ways'.She fights back, but obviously not in a healthy way, because she's used to be abused. So first time he offers her some bread crumb of attention, she'll be head over heels.
Never been tempted to watch 50 shades.
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Most interesting romance mystery drama
Overall, quite enjoyable their chemistry and interesting plots lines!! Romantic thriller!!!Most interesting romance mystery drama!! Unexpectedly, the plot is interesting story line and strong chemistry between main leads.
"When the phone rings" is best drama of 2024 for me!!
I am not fan of actor and actress !! But I really enjoy watching their strong chemistry!!
Still can't think the secret of main lead actor!!
Hope the ending is good and there is no plot hole !!!
The storyline/ script is well-written and fast-paced !!!
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Most Romantic drama series in 2024 are flop in the middle or at the end!!
Unexpectedly , "When the phone rings" is still the best romantic plot line drama among them in 2024x
Hope hope the ending is good !!!
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Female lead and act
Every one doing well except the female lead..her wig is very obvious and expression is same in all situations..male lead is doing very good acting .. background music is very perfect, it's good to watch because of the different theme and direction .now only started so we have to wait until it finishesWas this review helpful to you?
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Mostly great. Only one episode ruined my rating.
Just when things were going so well they just had to massively stick the landing! The writers seemed to completely forget how they’re own characters had developed. I think if you end the series with just watching till after they get in the car at the end of episode 11 and then fast forward to the dinner scene in episode 12 this would be a better show. Except then you would still have to watch her decide to wear a completely white outfit for a casual walk in the very muddy woods, but honestly that’s the least idiotic of the dumb decisions in this episode 😂Was this review helpful to you?
The Writing Style is That of an Old Crusty Boomer
Does the writer like women? The relationships are so toxic. The women are caricatures and the men are brutish and arrogant.The actors are acting and I'm trying to stick with it because of them. We shall see.... It's a hard watch so far. I hope it improves soon. I wish Netflix had a comments feature like Viki.
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Hooked from the First Episode
The thing I love most about this TV series is the way it tells its story. There are plenty of plot twists that keep us guessing about what will happen next. From the very first episode, the storyline is captivating, and you’ll likely find yourself hooked.The main leads are amazing. Their acting feels real, and their connection grows stronger as the story goes on. While their chemistry isn’t obvious at first, you’ll clearly see it develop in later episodes.
It’s no surprise that this drama secured 4th place on Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English TV Series list (Nov 18–24 week) after releasing just the first two episodes. It shows how much viewers are already loving this drama.
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I am Enchanted!
Lovely K-drama and excellent, charming actors. I've watched several Chae Soo-bin dramas and I loved especially I'm Not a Robot. When it comes to Yoo Yeon-seok, I haven't had the privilege of watch him act, but certainly I will do so in the future. He does a brilliant job. If you have the chance to listen OST "See The Light by Lim Hyunsik (BTOB), please do so! Absolutely gorgeous voice and lovely song.Was this review helpful to you?
the first 6 episodes are REALLY GOOD
I got OBSESSED with this drama and that reminded me that I hate watching on going dramas bc I get so anxious to see the next episode.The beginning is really good, catchy and with plot twists that get you curious to see whats is next. But the ending was a disaster for me, I got totally disappointed.
Maybe if I have watched after all the episodes got released I wouldn't have gotter so frustrated. Each week I was obsessed with a lot of theories about the plot and in the end the characters did a lot of absurd action and many spots of the plot end it up open.
the chemistry between the actors was really good and here in Brazil the dramais very famous.
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Seat edge thrill drama with romcome
the tension between sleeps is so I can't express in words it's wonderful drama it's a one going drama must watch drama and lavering something I know but it's review of expression of love about this drama this is more like comment but is an wonderful review I just calling Instagram I saw the real and when trand them into this drama and watch two episode which have been released till today the story plotters f****** interesting and very thriller very most enjoying if you have any thought about I want to watch it or not just blindly go on watch this dramaWas this review helpful to you?
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