Korean mystery thriller ‘When the Phone Rings’ premieres on Netflix later this month

(Source: Netflix, Bon Factory, Baram Pictures)

Netflix has announced that the South Korean mystery thriller “When the Phone Rings” is heading to the platform on November 22.

“A rising politician and his mute wife’s tense marriage begins to unravel after a call from a kidnapper turns their lives upside down.”

via Netflix

When the Phone Rings is a South Korean romance mystery thriller about a loveless couple pulled into a dangerous kidnapper’s game after receiving a mysterious phone call. Based on The Number You Have Dialed by Geon Eomul Nyeo, the series is directed by Park Sang-woo & Wi Deuk-gyu, and written by Kim Ji-Woon. It stars Yoo Yeon-seok, Chae Soo-bin, Heo Nam-jun, and Jang Gyu-ri.

When the Phone Rings premieres on Netflix on November 22, 2025.

(Source: Netflix)

Do you like anime? Anime NYC 2026 is nearly here! Get ready for New York City’s largest anime event by staying tuned to us and the official site as they announce special guests, event lineup, and get your badge now for this can’t-miss anime & gaming fandom event!