The original author of When the Phone Rings, the hit MBC drama starring Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin, is all praises for the amazing chemistry between the two lead actors.

The author, Geon Eo Mul Nyeo, shared their excitement, saying, "Now when I read the original work, I hear Yoo Yeon Seok's voice. The version of 'Baek Sa Eon' in the drama feels even sexier than in the novel."

The drama, a thrilling romance about a couple in a political marriage, has taken the world by storm since its debut on November 29.

With its explosive popularity, When the Phone Rings is currently ranked number two globally on Netflix and is a top trending TV show in 48 countries. The original web novel has also seen huge success, with viewership and sales skyrocketing after the drama's release.

Yoo Yeon Seok plays Baek Sa Eon, a seemingly cold spokesperson for the presidential office, who hides his deep feelings for his wife, Hong Hee Joo, played by Chae Soo Bin.

Geon Eo Mul Nyeo praised Yoo Yeon Seok's portrayal, saying, "His deep gaze and low, resonant voice are exactly Baek Sa Eon."

The author also raved about Chae Soo Bin’s portrayal of Hong Hee Joo, describing her as "a live-action version of the character" with her "rabbit-like face" and "clumsy threatening gestures."

The chemistry between Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin has captivated fans, and the author couldn't be happier with how the drama has brought their characters to life.

Geon Eo Mul Nyeo also expressed their approval of the drama’s new characters, such as Ji Sang Woo, played by Heo Nam Joon, and Na Yoo Ri, played by Jang Gyu Ri, who were not in the original web novel but fit perfectly into the story.

The author explained that When the Phone Rings focuses on the theme of “communication,” and these new characters help build on that idea. Geon Eo Mul Nyeo added, "I’m curious to see how these characters will influence the relationship between Baek Sa Eon and Hong Hee Joo."

With its gripping storyline and stunning character development, When the Phone Rings is quickly becoming a must-watch drama.

Episode 5 airs on December 13 at 9:40 PM, and episode 6 follows on December 14 at 9:50 PM.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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