Chae Soo-bin was confused by the prison-like love revealed with Yoo Yeon-seok after the cliff fall.
In the MBC Friday-Saturday drama "The Call You Make Now," which aired on the 14th, a tense scene depicting Hong Hee-joo (played by Chae Soo-bin) falling from a cliff heightened viewers' immersion. The episode stood out for its secretive character relationships that traverse between the past and present, as well as explosive emotional performances, marking a turning point in the drama.
The Truth Revealed at the Edge of the Cliff: "Where Was Hee-joo's Prison?"
During a workshop photo session, Hong Hee-joo was swept away by the crowd and fell over the cliff, leading to a more intense development in the plot. Hanging from the cliff, Hong Hee-joo recalls past events surrounding her and confronts the shocking fact that someone pushed her.
Hong Hee-joo's plea for rescue hinted at another twist. Her attempt to call for help through the 406 line failed, shedding light on the secret of the 406 call that only connected to Baek Sa-eon (played by Yoo Yeon-seok). The intertwined past of Hong Hee-joo and Baek Sa-eon, along with their prison-like marriage under the name of love, was the highlight of this episode.
"Prison-like Marriage"… Yoo Yeon-seok's Confession and Chae Soo-bin's True Feelings
Before the cliff fall, Hong Hee-joo and Baek Sa-eon faced each other's wounds. Baek Sa-eon was shocked to learn that Hong Hee-joo was the blackmailer 406, and he confessed that he had tried to save her from prison in the past but ended up creating a new prison. His line, "Hee-joo's married life must have been another prison with me," represented his guilt.
In response to Baek Sa-eon's confession, Hong Hee-joo declared, "I will no longer have expectations," revealing her true feelings of being hurt and exhausted. To her, Baek Sa-eon replied, "What Hee-joo wanted was sincerity, interest, understanding, and affection, right? I can give it all. I can give everything," showing a different attitude than before. However, Hee-joo expressed her complex feelings, doubting his sudden change.
Conflict with Her Sister: Who Was Hee-joo's Real Hostage?
Through a conversation with her sister Hong In-ah (played by Han Jae-hee), Hong Hee-joo confronted her past wounds. Hong In-ah confessed that she had intentionally drawn Hee-joo into unhappiness during their childhood, leading to extreme conflict between the two. In particular, the scene where Hong In-ah revealed, "I didn't want to be the only one to break," explaining why she made Hee-joo the family's connection and scapegoat, left a strong impression on viewers.
Afterward, Hong In-ah sent a shocking text to Hee-joo. The message, "I didn't push you off the day before the wedding. Baek Sa-eon wanted you. You were a hostage to maintain the family connection," hinted that the relationship between Baek Sa-eon and Hong Hee-joo was entangled with complex intentions beyond that of a simple couple, heightening dramatic tension.
The Secret of the 406 Call and Curiosity for the Next Episode
The desperate scene where Hong Hee-joo, who fell from the cliff, attempted to call for help using the 406 line instead of her mobile phone left a significant impression on viewers. Baek Sa-eon received the call and rushed to save her, raising curiosity about the direction their relationship would take.
The truth surrounding Hong Hee-joo's fall and someone's intentions towards her remain a mystery. As it was hinted that someone pushed her just before the fall, anticipation is growing regarding who the mastermind behind it might be.
"Who Created the Prison?"
After the broadcast, reactions on social media and comments included, "Both Hee-joo and Sa-eon are victims and perpetrators," "I'm curious about who pushed Hee-joo off the cliff," and "The emotional lines connecting the characters through the 406 call are really delicate." In particular, speculations about someone's intentions related to the cliff fall and future developments have increased interest in the drama.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
