K-Dramas Like When the Phone Rings
Loved When the Phone Rings (2024), and want more with the same feel? It is known for hidden identity, enemies to lovers and contract marriage. Here are 10 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Beyond Evil
괴물
Twenty years ago a girl vanished from a quiet town, and her disappearance has never been solved. Now a series of new murders has shaken the same place.
Same feel: Suspense, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Heroes Next Door
우리 동네 특공대
This series follows a quirky reserve special forces team that reunites not for national duty or global peace, but to protect something far more personal — their families and their…
Same feel: Suspense, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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The Glory
더 글로리
Moon Dong-eun was tormented so badly by her high school classmates that she had to drop out.
Same feel: Suspense, Revenge, Thriller, Mystery
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Stranger
비밀의 숲
As a child, Hwang Si-mok had brain surgery that left him almost unable to feel emotion, and he has grown into a prosecutor known for cold logic and a sense of justice that cannot…
Same feel: Suspense, Investigation, Thriller, Mystery
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Queen of Tears
눈물의 여왕
Baek Hyun Woo, the pride of Yongduri, is the legal director of Queens Group, while chaebol heiress Hong Hae In reigns over its department stores.
Same feel: Rich Family, Drama, Romance
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Undercover High School
언더커버하이스쿨
Jung Hae Seong is a top agent from the National Intelligence Service who is on the verge of being demoted.
Same feel: Hidden Identity, Investigation, Mystery, Drama
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Would You Marry Me?
우주메리미
Kim U Ju, the sole son and fourth-generation heir of Myungsoondang—South Korea’s oldest and most prestigious bakery—has lived his entire life preparing to uphold its 80-year…
Same feel: Rich Family, Drama, Romance
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Twinkling Watermelon
반짝이는 워터멜론
Twinkling Watermelon tells the story of Eun Gyul, a CODA who is born to deaf parents but has a natural gift for music.
Same feel: Sign Language, Romance
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Mr. Plankton
Mr. 플랑크톤
Hae Jo has lived his entire life on the margins, marked by the stigma of not knowing who his parents are.
Same feel: Kidnapping, Drama, Romance
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The First Responders
소방서 옆 경찰서
A police station and a fire department share the same neighborhood, and when a case needs both, they have to work side by side.
Same feel: Investigation, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
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About When the Phone Rings
Baek Sa Eon, Korea’s youngest presidential spokesman, hails from a prestigious political family and boasts a career spanning war correspondence, hostage negotiation, and news… See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like When the Phone Rings
What are the best dramas like When the Phone Rings?
Our top picks are Beyond Evil, Heroes Next Door, The Glory, followed by Stranger. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as hidden identity, enemies to lovers and contract marriage, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch When the Phone Rings?
When the Phone Rings is listed on Netflix, Wavve. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
How does DramaHog pick similar dramas?
We compare the genres, themes and story of every drama on the site and rank the closest matches from the same country. Our editors also hand-pick and reorder the top choices for the most popular shows.
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