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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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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