It’s time to say goodbye to the hit romantic thriller When the Phone Rings, which captured hearts around the world and brought stars Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae So Bin into the limelight. The duo’s undeniable chemistry has made them the frontrunners for accolades at upcoming award shows.
The limited series recently aired its 11th episode, achieving its highest ratings to date. Meanwhile, the world of K-drama is buzzing with new releases, with Love Scout making a stellar debut, and Lee Min Ho’s highly anticipated When the Stars Gossip premiering on Netflix on January 4, 2025.
When the phone rings the rating goes high
As The Phone Rings races toward its thrilling finale, fans are left hanging on that heart-stopping cliffhanger in episode 10. Will Hee Joo return to Sa Eon’s side, or is their fate sealed? Who is the puppet master behind Paek Sa Eon’s dire situation? And what will happen to the kidnapper?
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With such questions hanging in the air, the show has hit a new high for its ratings achieving a personal best score. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode delivered an 8.3 percent rating nationwide, setting the stage for an unforgettable finale!
Strong start of Love Scout
SBS’s latest romantic drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Joon Hyuk, made a strong debut despite facing stiff competition from When the Phone Rings, which aired at the same time. The series premiered with a nationwide average of 5.2 percent. The show is available to stream on Viki for a global audience.
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The drama, which also stars Kim Do Hoon and Kim Yoon Hye, revolves around the quirky love story between a CEO who excels at her work but struggles in other areas, and Yoo Eun Ho (Lee Joon Hyuk), his super-competent secretary who is excellent. Not only at your job but also in taking care of children and household chores.
Lee Min Ho’s When the Stars Gossip Netflix release date
The Heirs star Lee Min Ho is set to return to our screens on January 4 with new sci-fi rom-com When the Stars Gossip. It marks an exciting new chapter for Korean dramas, as it explores the uncharted territory of romance amidst a ‘starry’ backdrop full of laughter and chemistry.
The series follows the unlikely love story between a principled OB-GYN who sets out on a space tourism adventure, and Commander Eve Kim, an officer leading her first mission to a zero-gravity space station.
Netflix describes the series as, “From two different worlds and on different missions, an astronaut and a space tourist become entangled in space – only to end up falling in love with each other.”
Upcoming K-dramas in January 2025
The Queen Who Crowned – January 6, 2025
Motel California – January 10
Unmasked – 15 January
Study Group – January 23
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call – January 24
