In the upcoming 9th episode of MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘When the Phone Rings’, airing on December 27(KST), Chae Soo-bin’s character, Hong Hee-joo, takes a decisive step for her husband, Baek Sa-eon (Yoo Yeon-seok).
The episode will see Hee-joo confronting her in-laws, raising tension and anticipation. Previously, Hee-joo and Sa-eon reconciled after clearing up misunderstandings, but a new crisis loomed as they faced threats from a kidnapper (Park Jae-yoon). During this time, Sa-eon fell unconscious after an accident at a fishing site, and Hee-joo learned a shocking secret from her step-sister, Hong In-ah (Han Jae-yi): Sa-eon does not carry the Baek family bloodline.
In Episode 9, Hee-joo is shown making an unannounced visit to her in-laws’ house late at night in her search for Sa-eon, who has gone off the grid. In the stills released, Hee-joo stands firmly before her in-laws, Baek Eui-yong (Yoo Sung-joo) and Shim Gyu-jin (Choo Sang-mi), with a resolute expression. The revelation of her husband’s secret after three years of marriage leads viewers to wonder what prompted her visit and what decision she will make.
The drama intensifies as Hee-joo rushes to the hospital upon learning of Sa-eon’s accident. Shaken by his injuries, she clutches his hand tightly and prays for his recovery, ultimately resolving to protect him at all costs. The episode teases a pivotal moment for Hee-joo and Sa-eon, nicknamed the "Sa-Joo Couple," leaving fans eager to see how their story unfolds.
‘When the Phone Rings’ Episode 9 airs on December 27 at 9:50 PM KST.