MBC’s “When the Phone Rings” wrapped up its Friday-Saturday drama run on January 4 with a jaw-dropping twist and a shocking bed scene that had fans talking.

The finale delivered a heart-pounding conclusion to the intense romance-thriller series, with Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin giving their best performances yet.

The highly anticipated final episode reached impressive nationwide ratings of 8.6%, and in the metropolitan area, it garnered a solid 8.5%. More impressively, the key 2049 demographic rating hit an all-time high of 3.1%.

But it was a gripping moment—where Baek Sa Eon (Yoo Yeon Seok) confesses his painful reasons for leaving Hong Hee Joo (Chae Soo Bin)—that sent ratings soaring to a peak of 10.1%, capturing viewers' hearts and keeping them on the edge of their seats.

In the finale, Sa Eon and Hee Joo’s love story reached its emotional climax as Sa Eon makes a life-changing decision to leave her.

The couple’s separation left Hee Joo heartbroken, and the audience felt her pain as she waited for his return. Meanwhile, Sa Eon’s journey took an unexpected turn as the mystery behind his disappearance unfolded in the land of Argana.

Hee Joo’s relentless pursuit of Sa Eon led to a shocking phone call from Argana, sparking her determination to reunite with him.

As tensions rose, the couple faced danger and betrayal, but their reunion was nothing short of unforgettable. Fans were left in awe as the long-awaited kiss between the two characters spoke volumes about their enduring love.

In the end, Sa Eon, now reborn as Baek Yoo Yeon, made a touching proposal to Hee Joo, vowing to marry her as his true self, not as the man he once was. Their story concluded with a sweet, peaceful life together, bringing viewers the perfect "Saju couple" happy ending that everyone had been hoping for.

The finale of “When the Phone Rings” was a thrilling ride from start to finish, blending heart-pounding suspense with emotional romance.

The powerful performances, especially from Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin, were key to the series’ success, and director Park Sang Woo’s masterful storytelling ensured the drama’s place as a classic.

With the unexpected twist, breathtaking finale, and record-breaking viewership, the drama delivered a fitting and unforgettable conclusion.

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BTS's Jimin has once again proven his global impact with another incredible achievement on Spotify!

The title track "Who" from Jimin's second solo album, MUSE, hit 1.3 billion streams on Spotify as of January 7. What makes this milestone even more special is that it only took 171 days since its release to reach this number, setting a new record for an Asian artist.

Jimin’s accomplishment also broke a global record for male solo artists, previously held by Harry Styles’ "As It Was," which took 173 days to hit 1.3 billion streams—Jimin beat it by two days! On Spotify’s all-time list, "Who" is now the fourth-fastest song to achieve this feat, following tracks by Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter.

This isn’t the first time Jimin has achieved such a massive milestone. Back in October 2023, his song "Like Crazy," the title track of his debut solo album FACE, also reached 1.3 billion streams. With "Who" and "Like Crazy, Jimin has become the only Korean solo artist to have two songs surpass 1.3 billion streams on Spotify—a truly groundbreaking achievement!

Fans are even more amazed because "Who" achieved global success without big promotional campaigns or collaborations with Western artists. Jimin’s artistry is shining purely on its own.

In addition to the title track, other songs from MUSE are also gaining massive attention. For example, Interlude: Showtime recently hit 50 million streams, meaning every track from the album has now surpassed 50 million streams.

The MUSE album itself continues to break records, becoming the fastest Korean solo album on Spotify to hit 2.2 billion streams in just 171 days. It’s now the second most-streamed Korean solo album on the platform, following Jimin’s debut album FACE, which has an impressive 2.5 billion streams.

With his consistent success, Jimin proves he’s not just a K-pop star but a global music icon. Congratulations, Jimin! Fans around the world can’t wait to see what record he’ll break next.

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