‘When the Phone Rings’ Season 2: What Is the Future of Chae Soo-Bin and Yoo Yeon-seok’s Romantic Thriller? Here’s What We Know
'When The Phone Rings' has kept viewers hooked with its suspenseful twists and the undeniable chemistry between Chae Soo-bin and Yoo Yeon-seok. As the first season wraps up, fans are already speculating about what’s next for the romantic thriller. Will there be season 2?
Since its premiere on Netflix on November 22, 2024, When The Phone Rings has captured widespread attention for its suspense, webtoon romance, green-flag moments, mystery, and sense of tension. No doubt, Yoo Yeon-Seok and Chae Soo-bin’s MBC drama, which started with a modest 5 to 5.5 per cent share in South Korea, quickly escalated to 7 per cent, earning the K-drama several awards. Despite facing some backlash over the controversial portrayal of a ‘war-torn’ country, referencing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or Africa, the drama was loved by audiences. Now that it has concluded on January 4, K-drama fans are eagerly awaiting any updates. Rumours have been circulating that When The Phone Rings has been renewed for a second season. The question remains again - Will It Ring Again? ‘When The Phone Rings’ Finale: Yoo Yeon-Seok and Chae Soo-Bin’s K-Drama Faces Backlash Over Controversial ‘War-Torn’ Country Portrayal Referencing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
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However, at the time of writing, MBC has not renewed the series for a second season, nor have they issued any updates on the matter as per the MCB X (formerly known as Twitter) page. Here are a few reasons why MBC may not bring a second season.
Love Wins
In episode 12 of When The Phone Rings, Yoo Yeon-seok as Baek Sa-eon and Chae Soo-bin as Hong Hee-joo had a happy ending. Baek Sa-eon finally apologised for his father's mistakes. In the end, love triumphed, and Hong Hee-joo forgave her husband. They eventually got married, this time for real and not under a contract.
No More Knots
The plot begins with a phone call that unearthed many secrets. What initially seemed like a call for freedom ultimately helped solve past problems and allowed Hong Hee-joo to break free from her 'fake' mute habit, which had been forced upon her by her mother. ‘When the Phone Rings’ Episodes 11 and 12 Finale: Yoo Yeon-Seok and Chae Soo-Bin’s Drama Approaches Its Conclusion, 3 Key Points to Keep in Mind Before the Release.
A Perfect Closure
For anyone who has read the webtoon The Number You Have Dialed, on which the series is based, the writers left no loose ends for a second season. If Choi Lot and Jayang, the illustrators, as well as the original writer Geon Eomulnyeo, decide to continue with the storyline, then a second season could be expected. However, this would depend on the director's decision and Netflix’s interest.
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