When the Phone Rings recap: 5 things to know before watching the finale of Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin's K-drama
Meta: If you are a K-drama fan, chances are you have been hooked on MBC's When the Phone Rings and cannot wait to watch all the mysteries unfold in the finale weekend. With just a few hours left for episode 11 to air, we suggest you take a quick recap of events that unfolded in episodes 9 and 10.
Fans of When the Phone Rings, the finale week is here! The highly anticipated episode 11 of the MBC drama starring Yoo Yeon Seok as Baek Sae On and Chae Soo Bin as Hong Hee Joo is all set to premiere today (January 3), and the internet is abuzz with palpable excitement. With a shocking turn of events taking place in episode 10 and a cliffhanger ending, fans cannot wait to watch how the events unfold in the upcoming episodes. But before you dive deep into the nerve-wracking finale, let's recap the top 5 mysteries that left us gasping for breath last week.
When the Phone Rings: 5 Things to Know Before Watching Episode 11
Some fan theories failed, while the internet had others figured out, but nonetheless, episode 10 of When the Phone Rings did have fans' heads spinning with plot twists. With just two episodes left, makers have yet to answer some questions. But as we inch closer towards the finale, let's quickly recall 5 twists that left everyone stunned.
1. Park Do Jae is the master and the twin
The spokesperson for the president, who has been living as fake Baek Sae On, had his world crashing down when he got to know that his number 1 man, Park Do Jae, was the one who had orchestrated it all, meaning he was the one giving directions to the kidnapper.
Park Do Jae's actions were driven by the belief that the spokesperson was the real Baek Sae On, who he thought had killed his twin brother in their youth. However, having since discovered the truth, Park is now filled with regret over his actions, but unfortunately, it's too late.
2. Real Baek Sae On is the kidnapper
As it turns out, fan theories were correct in identifying the kidnapper as the real Baek Sae On. His backstory reveals that he was abandoned by his grandfather as a child after his psychopathic tendencies threatened his position in the society.
THEY SHOT THE REAL BAEK SAEON?! CANT WAIT #??????? #WhenThePhoneRings pic.twitter.com/2mqywlW9bz
¡ª ????? (@ho5hiii_kwon17) January 3, 2025
His motive to return was to disrupt Yoo Yeon Seok's character's world, who he believes watched as his cruel grandfather attempted to kill him. He knows his wife, Hee Joo, is the only real thing in fake Baek Sae On's life, making her the perfect pawn in his plan for revenge.
3. Park Do Jae pushed Hong Hee Joo off the cliff
the person who pushed heejoo was wearing black. and the only one who wears black here is....... park do jae.
¡ª daisy han (@kdramadaisy) December 14, 2024
he is also the only one who stepped on the upper platform besides heejoo. #WhenThePhoneRings #WhenThePhoneRingsEp6 pic.twitter.com/KMMQWqtBYN
It was Park Do Jae who was responsible for pushing Hong Hee Joo off the cliff during the company trip. His motive was to intimidate the spokesperson by putting his wife in harm.
4. Spokesperson reveals the identity of his wife
¡°if i had known i wouldn¡¯t get the chance, i would¡¯ve just given her everything.¡±
¡ª liz ? (@yoonsaeboms) December 28, 2024
???#WhenThePhoneRings #WhenThePhoneRingsEp10 pic.twitter.com/vzKwuzLJrF
After safeguarding it for three years, the spokesperson was forced to reveal his wife's identity as he urged for public support in finding Hee Joo, who was once again kidnapped by real Baek Sae On.
5. Is fake Sae On half-brother of the presidential candidate?
¡°Neither you nor he takes after Baek Jangho. There's someone else who takes after Baek Jangho.¡±
¡ª daisy han (@kdramadaisy) December 28, 2024
so Baek Saeon is the illegitimate son of Baek Jangho, the grandfather. technically him and his 'father' are half brothers ?#WhenThePhoneRings #WhenThePhoneRingsEp10 pic.twitter.com/tawuypo7Nf
So, this one has to be the wildest twist of them all. Baek Ui Yong, the presidential candidate, might be the half-brother of fake Baek Sae On, who has been playing his son all this while, and illegitimate son of Baek Jang Ho.
In episode 10, his wife, Shim Kyu Jin, hinted at something similar, and it has the internet going feral. Fans expect the mystery to be resolved in the upcoming episode.
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