However, before starring in the series, neither was particularly known for being bankable.

Even when it comes to marketing the show, Netflix did not seemingly do anything significantly different.

However, despite all these factors,When the Phone Ringsbecame a last-minute success on Netflix in 2024.

Sa-eon looking at Hee-joo phone in When the Phone Rings

Meanwhile, Sa-eon remains in the dark about how much Hee-joo wants him and keeps his feelings hidden.

However, an intriguing twist in their narrative forces them to confront their growing differences and gradually drift closer.

However, there are times when the K-drama makes its world feel too small by introducing plot contrivances.

Chae Soo-bin as Hong Hee-joo and Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon in When the Phone Rings

In this aspect,Lovely Runnerdoes a better job of drawing believable connections between its primary characters.

However, it slightly stumbles when it gives its main characters a little too much plot armor.

Lee Joon-young as Seong-je  in Weak Hero Class 2__

Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon in When The Phone Rings

Custom Image by Simone Ashmoore.