Korean drama “When the phone rings” is becoming a hot topic of discussion on forums.
The film revolves around the arranged marriage relationship of Baek Sa Eon (Yoo Yeon Seok) and Hong Hee Joo (Chae Soo Bin), combining romantic elements with thriller and suspense.
Baek Sa Eon is the youngest spokesperson for the Blue House, and Hong Hee Joo is a mute sign language interpreter. Their 3-year estranged marriage begins to change after Baek Sa Eon receives a threatening call from a man who kidnapped his wife.
“When the Phone Rings” is based on a romance novel, so the script is quite familiar, following the “CEO - Cinderella” motif. However, the audience commented that the film has adapted many details different from the original story, helping to perfect the characters.
In episode 2, viewers discovered something puzzling, when Hong Hee Joo wore high heels indoors as soon as she woke up in the morning. This detail seemed absurd, but in fact it showed Baek Sa Eon's concern for his wife.
Baek Sa Eon initially thought that his wife really couldn't hear or speak, so he chose a pair of low-heeled shoes for her to wear around the house. The shoes didn't make Hong Hee Joo uncomfortable when she moved, but still made noise so he knew his wife was home. This detail was praised for being delicate, proving Baek Sa Eon's love for Hong Hee Joo.
Many other opinions say that Baek Sa Eon in the movie is more attractive than in the story. He has status and power but always respects others.
When he received a photo of the mole on his wife's thigh from the kidnapper (played by Hee Joo), Baek Sa Eon intended to check his wife's body to see if it was true. But in the end, he did not do so because he did not want to offend his wife.
When he met the two policemen who helped Hee Joo (at the end of episode 3), he bowed his head to thank them politely. In this scene in the story, Baek Se Eon turned away when a policeman reached out to greet him.
Previously, the audience also listed the value of the luxury items that Hong Hee Joo used, showing Baek Se Eon's love for his wife.
He wears Christian Louboutin shoes worth 25 million VND, while his wife wears Roger Vivier shoes worth 55 million VND. He wears a Breitling watch worth 275 million VND, while his wife wears an Omega watch worth over 630 million VND. Even the wedding rings have a big difference, Se Eon's ring is about 25 - 35 million VND, while his wife's ring is about 200 million VND.
Baek Se Eon chose the small bedroom, giving his wife the large bedroom with full amenities.
