Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin are taking the world by storm with their latest drama "When the Phone Rings", which is quickly becoming a global hit.

According to FlixPatrol, which tracks Netflix rankings, "When the Phone Rings" soared to 4th place worldwide in the TV Shows category right after new episodes were released.

The show isn’t just making waves globally – it hit #1 in 12 countries, including South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, proving just how popular it is across Asia and beyond.

The success doesn’t stop there. FUNdex, the official platform of Good Data Corporation, revealed that the drama ranked 3rd in Drama Popularity for the second week of December.

In the Cast Popularity section, Yoo Yeon Seok claimed 2nd place, while Chae Soo Bin took 4th, showing their undeniable star power. The show also topped the Voice of Netizens (VON) rankings, clinching 1st place, with strong numbers across all categories.

In terms of viewership, "When the Phone Rings" is doing exceptionally well. Episodes 5 and 6, which aired on December 13 and 14, saw significant ratings. The 6th episode recorded a 6.9% nationwide rating, with 6.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area.

The peak rating even shot up to 9.2%. The coveted 2049 viewership rating, which tracks the younger demographic, reached an impressive 2.4%, setting a new record for the show.

The drama’s gripping story and emotional performances have made it a must-watch. Episode 6, in particular, had fans on the edge of their seats when Sa Eon (played by Yoo Yeon Seok) discovers his wife Hee Joo (played by Chae Soo Bin) is in danger.

The intense and emotional rescue scene, where Sa Eon rushes to save her after she falls off a cliff, left viewers in tears. The connection between the two characters, paired with their outstanding performances, has earned them widespread praise, with fans commenting, "Chae Soo Bin’s acting is at its best," and "Yoo Yeon Seok’s acting is legendary."

The meticulous direction has also been a highlight of the drama. The constant use of Sa Eon’s messenger app and Hee Joo’s profile picture “Sunset” ties everything together, making the viewers feel even more connected to the characters’ emotions and intensifying their immersion in the story.

As "When the Phone Rings" continues to dominate the charts and gain praise for its powerful narrative and performances, Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin’s international success is undeniable. Fans worldwide are hooked, and it’s clear that this drama is set to keep climbing the ranks in the coming weeks.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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