• Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin's "When the Phone Rings" Takes Over the World, Ranks 4th Globally on Netflix and No. 1 in 12 Countries!

    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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  • Actress Song Seon Mi Reveals Choi Ji Woo’s High School Days—Was She Really the Prettiest?

    Actress Song Seon Mi shared a fun story about Choi Ji Woo from their high school days!

    On the February 12th episode of The Return of Superman (Ep. 560), Song Seon Mi made her first appearance as a new "Superman" on the show.

    The episode, themed "Congratulations, Love, and Togetherness," featured a heartwarming moment between her and MC Choi Ji Woo.

    During the show, Choi Ji Woo happily introduced Song Seon Mi, saying, “She was my direct senior by one year at Busan Deokmun Girls' High School.”

    Song Seon Mi then revealed, “Choi Ji Woo was ‘Manito’ (secret friend) with a close friend of mine,” reminiscing about their school days.

    She went on to praise Choi Ji Woo’s beauty, saying, “Our school had a lot of beautiful students. In Choi Ji Woo’s grade, she was the one who stood out. "

    She added, "In my grade, there were about 10 pretty girls, and I was one of them.” Fans were amused by her confidence and the fun high school memory.

    Meanwhile, Song Seon Mi married an installation artist and former art director in 2006, and they had a daughter in 2014. Sadly, she lost her husband in 2017.

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