A jaw-dropping twist in "When the Phone Rings" has left fans on the edge of their seats, as Yoo Yeon Seok's character, Baek Sa Eon, is revealed not to be the biological son of the Baek family.

This revelation, along with high-stakes drama and intense moments, led the MBC Friday-Saturday drama to its highest viewership yet!

The 8th episode, which aired on December 21, brought explosive ratings, reaching a nationwide viewership of 7% and a metropolitan area rating of 6.8%, according to Nielsen Korea. The crucial 2049 demographic, often seen as a key indicator of content popularity, stood at 1.9%.

But what really caught everyone’s attention was a peak rating of 8.5% during a pivotal scene, as Baek Sa Eon presented a chilling video sent by the kidnapper during a live briefing. The tension was palpable as the episode's intense moments kept fans glued to their screens.

Throughout the episode, Sa Eon and Hong Hee Joo (played by Chae Soo Bin) shared some rare, heartfelt moments, giving viewers a brief respite from the mounting tension.

Their deep connection, with Sa Eon taking extra care to protect Hee Joo, brought warmth and comfort to the drama. But it wasn’t long before the kidnapper's terrifying presence loomed even closer, escalating the drama's suspense.

As the mystery of the kidnapper deepens, viewers are also learning about dark secrets that bind Sa Eon’s family. The episode revealed that Sa Eon is not the true son of Baek Ui Yong (played by Yoo Sung Joo) and Shim Gyu Jin (played by Choi Soo Mi).

This bombshell revelation, combined with the growing threats from the mysterious kidnapper, has left audiences stunned and eager for more.

The final moments of the episode left fans in shock as Sa Eon races to a fishing lodge, only to be caught in a deadly explosion. Will he survive? And what does this mean for his identity and his future with Hee Joo?

Social media reactions were full of excitement: “This show has the perfect mix of romance and thrill!”, “The chemistry between Sa Eon and Hee Joo is heart-wrenching.”, “Sang Woo’s character keeps me guessing—so mysterious!”, “Yoo Yeon Seok's performance is phenomenal. He’s the perfect Baek Sa Eon.” and etc.

With the story’s tension continuing to rise, fans can’t wait for Episode 9, airing on December 27 at 9:50 PM. Will the next episode reveal even more shocking truths? Keep watching!

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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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