When The Phone Rings

"When The Phone Rings" is a South Korean web novel by Yamyeong. It follows Hong Heeju, a sign language interpreter rendered mute by severe depression, who enters a three-year arranged marriage with Baek Sa-eon, the youngest presidential spokesperson. Their marriage has been devoid of communication until Hee-joo is taken hostage. Her desperate call to her husband is dismissed as a prank. This betrayal sparks a shift, leading Hee-joo to impersonate her own kidnapper and anonymously threaten Sa-eon. The story unfolds as the couple confronts hidden truths and navigates their complex relationship, exploring themes of communication, trust, and empowerment. The narrative is suspenseful, detailing the psychological journeys of its characters and their rediscovery of each other amidst extraordinary circumstances, offering a thought-provoking examination of human connections within a marriage of convenience.