Disclaimer: I didn’t read the webtoon. One, I didn’t want my analysis of the drama to be bogged down with comparisons or reference to the original source, especially when the original source isn’t World Literature/Classics anyway. Two, I didn’t want to be hindered by preconceived expectations and be miffed when the drama deviates from the […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 9 & 10 On SangWoo
Wait a second. We’re still on Episode 10 with two more episodes to go, so everything isn’t cut and dried as it seems. Though I’m glad that these last two episodes cleared up many issues, they also muddied a few things. Let’s go over the story again. A. First, Psycho 406 intended to burn the […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 9 & 10 Open Thread
The thread is open. Now entertaining all sorts of theories, predictions, and conjectures. 😂😂 Here, I’ll start with one: I predict that SE will die sometime near the end to fulfill his wish he stated in Ep 8. He said, “If something happens to me, and the Paik SaEon you’ve known disappears from this world, […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 7 & 8 My Long Overdue Takes
I don’t watch this show for the romance. Though Yoo YeonSeok is delivering the requisite intensity, Chae SooBin’s performance reminds me of an overripe tomato: watery and mushy. Their dialogue is not only mawkish but also unoriginal. SaEon: Thank you for all your hard work, 406. HeeJoo: You… you knew everything? … Since when? No… […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 5 Quick Takes
If you have already read the webtoon, please leave your comments on the Open Threads instead, not here. I want to exercise my brain cells so don’t spoil the story for me. 🙂 However, I’m testing not only my skills in discerning the integral plot points from the dialogues of the characters and visual clues […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 4, The Suspects
Now that Eps 5 & 6 are postponed for next week, we have more time to go over the last episodes. I’ll refine my response to GB’s comment. She asked: The other question is why the villains want to get at SE through HJ. Why not directly? What are they asking for? @GB, my short […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 5 & 6 Open Thread
The thread is open. source: dramashii’s tumblr Is SaEon always going to rescue her from mishap by swinging her out of the way? In Episode 2, it’s a speeding motorcyclist in their garage. In Episode 4, it’s a wine glass lobbed by his father at HeeJoo. What’s next? Acid? Kimchee? Bullets? source: natahjikio’s tumblr How […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 4, part 3
Part 1 is here: When the Phone Rings: Ep 4 My Commentary, Part 1 Part 2 is here: When the Phone Rings: Ep 4, part 2 6. The rooftop surprise The evening of the newspaper anniversary gala starts off dreadful for HeeJoo (HJ). The first person to greet her as she exits the elevator alone is her […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 4, part 2
Sorry for the delay. There was chaos everywhere…. I did a rough timeline here: When the Phone Rings: Ep 4 My Commentary, Part 1 Let’s continue. 5. The interview Since @GB doesn’t have access to the subbed episode, I’ll just go over what transpired during the job interview of HeeJoo (HJ). SaEon (SE) doesn’t plan on […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 4 My Commentary, Part 1
If I were to give a title to this episode, it would be something like “Breaking the Silence.” 1. Making sounds In the beginning of the episode, HeeJoo (HJ) breaks down in tears beside SaEon (SE). Her emotional distress causes her to forget that she’s supposed to be mute. SE notices it instantly. SE: You’re […]
When the Phone Rings: Ep 3 Quick Takes
Spoilers abound, obviously. 1. When SaEon (SE) wakes up in the hospital, he’s informed right away that: a. he’s brought to a Dr. Kim’s hospital. I’m assuming he’s in a private hospital and the doctor can be trusted. b. his team wasn’t seriously injured. Yeahhhh, right. After the fiery explosion?! I expected the arms of […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 3 & 4 Open Thread
The thread is open. source: natahjikio’s tumblr Let’s enjoy the show!
When the Phone Rings: Ep 2 My Notes
Come back later please. I lost my notes and must rewatch to remind myself. on weakness, his and hers cat-and-mouse game the biggest loser
When the Phone Rings: Ep 1 Quick Notes
Episode 1 was riveting. I think the screenwriter Kim JiWoon did a good job of fleshing out the original webtoon. I haven’t seen any of her previous kdramas (“Melancholia,” “Doctor John,” and “Hyde, Jekyll and Me”) but the director’s work is familiar to me. He did “Forbidden Marriage” (2022) with Kim YoungDae as the broken-hearted […]