“They are really a beautiful couple” — Fans react to When My Phone Rings' Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin’s Harper Bazaar Korea cover

Actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin, stars of the MBC romance thriller When the Phone Rings, featured in a stunning pictorial with Bazaar. The pictures were captured for the December issue of the magazine.

When the Phone Rings is an ongoing South Korean drama penned by Kim Ji-woon and co-directed by Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-gyu. Featuring a cast led by Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-jun, and Jang Gyu-ri, the series premiered on November 22, 2024, on MBC TV. It airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM KST.

With the drama releasing its first two episodes, fans have been captivated by its intense storyline. Yoo Yeon-seok plays the role of Baek Sa-eon, the youngest presidential spokesperson from a prestigious political family. Chae Soo-bin is seen as Hong Hee-joo, his wife and a sign language interpreter for television and courtrooms. Hee-joo has lost her voice due to depression.

"They are really a beautiful couple." said one fan.

"A fine photoshoot of kdrama couples after a long timeee," said another fan.

"oh my god jaw dropped," reacted another.

Fans are loving the chemistry between the two.

"i’m loving this drama. i hope the story remains engaging until the end," said another fan.

"They are indeed good looking couple," said another.

"THEY ATE SO HARD," responded another.

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Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin discuss their When the Phone Rings experience

Discussing his role in the drama, Yoo Yeon-seok reflected on its unique blend of genres.

“The romance becomes stronger as the drama progresses. I received this script around the time I finished filming my previous work, A Day of Luck, and since I read the script while acting as a psychopath, I ended up focusing on the thriller aspect. It was only after meeting the production team that I was able to properly grasp the romantic elements." he said.

When discussing the significance of the project, Yoo Yeon-seok emphasized his commitment to taking on diverse roles. He explained that he deliberately chooses characters that differ from his previous ones, whether it means transitioning from a kind-hearted character to one who is cold or exploring entirely new professions.

He expressed a desire to keep viewers curious about his next moves, adding that even criticism questioning his choice of roles feels gratifying because it reflects audience engagement with his work.

Meanwhile, Chae Soo-bin shared her personal growth during the production.

“I was just having fun and enjoying acting, but then I suddenly felt scared of acting as if I had hit a wall. I got scared when I started seeing all sorts of criteria, including viewer ratings." she said.

However, Chae Soo-bin shared that When the Phone Rings felt particularly meaningful to her because she was able to prepare for the role without any distractions or concerns. She explained that this experience helped her realize the importance of staying focused on the present moment as the best approach.

Yoo Yeon-seok described Reply 1994 as a turning point in his career, with the scene of Chilbong-i pitching a winning ball remaining vivid in his memory. Similarly, Chae Soo-bin reflected on a defining moment from Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People, where her character boldly shouts at Gil-dong from a pole. She noted that some roles feel so immersive they linger as if she had lived them herself.