Yoo Yeon-seok Delivers a Breathless Ending in 'The Call You Are Currently Making'

In the latest episode of MBC's weekend drama 'The Call You Are Currently Making' (지금 거신 전화는), which aired on December 14, 2024, Yoo Yeon-seok portrayed the character Baek Sa-eon. His performance captured the intense evolution of the stagnant relationship between Sa-eon and Hong Hee-joo (채수빈), leaving a profound impact on viewers.

In this episode, Sa-eon achieved genuine communication with Hee-joo. Upon discovering that the blackmailer was actually Hee-joo, he experienced a mix of disappointment and anger. However, Sa-eon cleverly concealed his knowledge of her secret and used the threatening phone calls to connect with her deeper feelings. He revealed his childhood memories of finding solace in Hee-joo, sharing emotions he had held onto for a long time. To counter Hee-joo's desire for divorce, he promised, "I can give you everything. If Hee-joo wants it, I will change," igniting excitement among the audience.

Sa-eon utilized the blackmail calls as a lifeline to bridge the gap between him and Hee-joo. During a group outing, when Hee-joo fell down a mountain and was hard to find, he clung to his phone, waiting for her call. When he finally received it, he spoke as if addressing the blackmailer, informing her that there was a portable life raft in her backpack. His trembling voice and reddened eyes conveyed his deep concern, resonating with viewers and stirring their emotions.

Yoo Yeon-seok's dense expressiveness lent gravity to the drama. His narration, infused with emotion, heightened the tension, allowing the audience to feel the character's escalating emotions through subtle facial twitches, breath, and gaze. From the awkward moment of taking a photo with Hee-joo to his heartfelt confession of "I like Hong Hee-joo" in the closing scene, he filled the living rooms with excitement. Anticipation builds for Yoo Yeon-seok as he intricately weaves the narrative from antagonism to mutual salvation.

Meanwhile, 'The Call You Are Currently Making,' featuring Yoo Yeon-seok, 채수빈, 허남준, and 장규리, airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM on MBC.