'The Call You Just Made' Captivates Global Audience with Unique Romance-Thriller Elements

'The Call You Just Made' (지금 거신 전화는), directed by Park Sang-woo and Wi Deuk-kyu, and written by Kim Ji-woon, is taking the world by storm with its fresh storyline and engaging romance-thriller genre. According to FlixPatrol, an OTT service ranking site, the show ranked 4th globally in the Netflix 'TV SHOW' category immediately after the release of its latest episodes. It has also claimed the top spot in 12 countries, including South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, solidifying its status as a global hit drama.

Additionally, the show ranked 3rd in the overall drama category on FUNdex, the official platform of Good Data Corporation, for the second week of December. The lead actors, Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin, showcased their popularity by placing 2nd and 4th, respectively, in the cast buzz rankings. The show also topped the Voice of Netizen (VON) category, highlighting its widespread appeal.

In episodes 5 and 6, which aired on December 13 and 14, the story focused on the married couple Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok) and Hong Hee-joo (played by Chae Soo-bin) as they began to understand each other's true feelings. The sixth episode recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 6.9% and 6.4% in the metropolitan area, with a peak rating soaring to 9.2%.

The 2049 viewership rating, a key indicator of content competitiveness, also reached a new high of 2.4%. 'The Call You Just Made' has been praised for its intricate narrative of two protagonists moving from antagonism to mutual salvation, along with its compelling plot and delicate direction, making it a 'complete gift set' of entertainment that has captivated viewers on Friday and Saturday nights.

In the sixth episode, Sa-eon’s realization of Hee-joo’s true feelings led to an emotional outburst of his long-hidden 'pure love,' striking a chord with the audience. A particularly poignant moment was when Sa-eon searched tirelessly for his wife, who had fallen off a cliff during a hike. His calm demeanor while explaining rescue methods, despite knowing Hee-joo was in danger, and his desperate rush to save her left a lasting impact on viewers.

The performances of Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin, marked by trembling voices and teary eyes, deeply moved the audience. Viewers expressed their admiration online, with comments like, 'Chae Soo-bin is at her acting peak,' 'Yoo Yeon-seok's acting is legendary,' and 'I felt Sa-eon's fear of losing Hee-joo so intensely that I cried.'

As the series progresses, the meticulous direction has also garnered attention. The recurring background of Sa-eon’s messenger app and Hee-joo’s profile picture, 'Sunset,' along with the intricately connected previous conversations, have heightened viewer immersion.

With rave reviews calling it a 'life-changing drama,' the seventh episode of 'The Call You Just Made' is set to air on December 20 at 9:50 PM.