MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘The Call You Made Now’ captivated viewers with a nationwide rating of 4.7% on the 23rd. In the second episode, the bold psychological game between Baek SaEon (Yoo YeonSeok) and Hong HeeJoo (Chae SooBin) unfolded, intensifying the drama’s tension. In particular, the scene where Hong HeeJoo is startled after being identified as a suspect upon hearing explosive terror news on the news reached a peak rating of 5.9%.
The broadcast depicted HeeJoo calling her husband to demand a divorce out of fear that her threats might be exposed, while SaEon began to pursue the identity of the blackmailer threatening his wife. HeeJoo’s coincidental encounter with her college senior, Ji SangWoo (Heo NamJun), at the court sparked new caution in SaEon.
Additionally, the scene where HeeJoo’s mother, Kim YeonHee (Oh HyunKyung), forces her daughter to improve her relationship with SaEon was noteworthy. At 10 PM, HeeJoo made another threatening call to SaEon, sending him provocative pictures of her body. SaEon continued a precarious conversation, heightening viewers’ tension.
SaEon began a full-scale pursuit against the blackmailer who knows his wife’s private life in detail, analyzing CCTV footage from the day of the incident to ensure HeeJoo’s safety. This development delivered gripping tension to the viewers.
The drama draws viewers in with its unique storyline and excellent chemistry between the actors. After the broadcast, viewers expressed reactions such as “a true romance thriller,” “perfect chemistry between Yoo YeonSeok and Chae SooBin,” and “didn’t notice the time passing,” raising expectations for the next episode.
‘The Call You Made Now’ promises even more intricate and tension-filled developments, capturing viewers’ interest. The unpredictable storyline, along with the passionate performances of the actors, draws attention to how it will unfold.
