Discover a list of K-dramas where you can follow Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin, from ‘When the Phone Rings’, on the small screen
On November 22nd last year, K-drama fans were able to discover the chemistry that exists between the actors Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Binsince it was on this date that the first episode of “When the Phone Rings” aired featuring the duo as the influential politician, Baek Sa Eon, and the sign interpreter who became mute after a traumatic event, Hong He Joo.
In the production, the characters come together in a marriage arranged out of interest, which in public appearances is wonderful, but which hides the great coldness that dominates the relationship when they are far from witnesses. Everything changes when a mysterious phone call is received by Baek Sa Eon, triggering events that will transform their relationship forever.
The title, which has an 8.1% approval rating on MyDramaList, stood out not only for its story, but mainly for the duo’s performance, which was so convincing that it aroused fan support for the actors to live a romance off-screen. Even though the characters’ relationship was not mirrored by the actors, the acclaim for their work earned the duo awards for Excellence and Best Couple at the 2024 MBC Drama Awards.
Still, if you knew the actors from “When the Phone Rings”, RECREIO put together a list of 5 productions starring Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin that you need to know; check it out:
1. Hospital Playlist
Synopsis: “In this Korean series, five doctors who have been friends since college share the challenges of everyday life in a hospital and also their love of music.”
Where to watch:Netflix
2. A Piece of Your Mind
Synopsis: “AI programming genius Moon Ha Won (Jung Hae In) is the founder and CEO of a famous internet portal. Although his life may seem perfect, it has been marked by loss, having to deal with the death of his mother and with the loss of contact with a childhood friend. Motivated by the past, Ha Won’s newest project involves helping people who have lost a loved one overcome grief using AI technology. a recording studio, where he meets the Orphan sound engineer Han Seo Woo (Chae Soo Bin), who manages to remain optimistic despite having a tragic past. As they get to know and help each other, they begin to discover a new path together. 2020 was directed by Lee Sang Yeob.”
Where to watch: Viki
3. Dr. Romantic
Synopsis: “An eccentric and honest surgeon leaves an important position in Seoul and ends up in a country hospital. There, he becomes a mentor to young doctors.”
Where to watch: Netflix
4. I’m Not a Robot
Synopsis: A rich young man allergic to human contact begins to develop feelings for a robot created to cure his illness.
Where to watch: Max, Kocowa and Viki
5. Risky Investment
Synopsis: “Co-workers at a bank in Korea, two men and two women experience complicated romances and discover whether they are capable of anything in the name of love.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Extra: Where the Stars Land
Synopsis: “Co-workers at a bank in Korea, two men and two women experience complicated romances and discover whether they are capable of anything in the name of love.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Source: Recreio
