Thanks, @GB. Your comment here, As an aside: it occurred to me that young SE was brought up by a fisherman, and probably smelled of fish, but was forcibly transplanted to sweet smelling environments, while the real SE as Psycho smelled strongly of fish that he handles and is jealous of how nice fake SE […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 11 & 12 Open Thread
The final thread is here. Watching this has been a fun roller coaster ride. The sudden twists and turns, not to mention drops (how many times did HJ fall off a precipice?) were exhilarating. But I admit to fast-forwarding the romantic scenes because I can’t stand the cheesiness. Like this one in Episode 10 epilogue. SE: […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 9 & 10 The Plotholes
I read some of your comments on the Open Thread and will now give my take on them out here. I’ll start from the top. 1. @Snowflower wrote, With so many reveals in these two episodes, I have one burning question: How did The Master and Psycho 406 meet? Great question, @Snowflower! I’m glad you […]
When the Phone Rings: Eps 9 and 10 On SaEon
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 […]