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Spoilers: Yoo Yeon Seok Tells People Chae Soo Bin Is His Wife In New Episode Of “When The Phone Rings”
Baek Sa Eon publicly acknowledges his wife Hong Hee Joo for the first time
In the latest episode of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama When The Phone Rings (Episode 3), Yoo Yeon Seok’s character Baek Sa Eon publicly acknowledges his wife Hong Hee Joo (played by Chae Soo Bin) for the first time, marking a turning point in their strained relationship. The drama achieved a record-breaking nationwide viewership rating of 6%, with a peak of 6.5% during a pivotal scene.
Explosive Tension and Hidden Secrets
The episode begins with Sa Eon confronting his wife Hee Joo at home after being severely injured in a bomb attack. Suspicious of her possible ties to the blackmailer, he attempts to confirm incriminating evidence but hesitates, allowing Hee Joo to push him away and escape his scrutiny.
Sa Eon later discovers messages suggesting a secret meeting between Hee Joo and Ji Sang Woo (played by Heo Nam Joon). Feigning coincidence, Sa Eon crashes their meeting at a restaurant and subtly gathers information about Sang Woo. This tense encounter leads to a verbal clash between Sa Eon and Hee Joo, where he demands to know how much she truly understands him.
Kidnapper’s Threat Looms
The kidnapper, who now knows that Hee Joo has his phone, tells her to contact him. Hee Joo, now under immense pressure, makes another desperate call to Sa Eon, demanding a divorce. However, Sa Eon firmly refuses, further complicating their relationship.
In a rare moment of tenderness, Sa Eon sleeps in one bed with Hee Joo to protect and comfort her, suggesting she forget the trauma of her kidnapping and reassuring her that she is safe. Yet, Hee Joo’s troubled dreams reveal painful memories of her past, adding layers of sorrow to her character.
High-Stakes Finale
As the episode concludes, the kidnapper escalates the tension by using Hee Joo’s father as leverage. Hee Joo rushes to confront the situation but finds herself powerless when the kidnapper compromises a police vehicle through hacking.
At this critical moment, Sa Eon comes and publicly declares Hee Joo as his wife for the first time in three years, shocking everyone and shifting the narrative dynamic. His declaration ends the episode on a dramatic high, leaving viewers eager for the next installment.
The 4th episode of When The Phone Rings airs tonight at 9:50 PM (KST) on MBC.
Source: Sports Chosun
