The actress Chae Soo-Bin consolidated her presence with the drama “when the phone rings”. Assuming the role of interpreter of the language of the signs in this work, he even challenged herself to recite by using the language of the signs. Admitted: “I wanted to do well and that desire led me to some stress“.” When he was asked how he passed the difficult moments, Chae Soo-Bin said shyly but resolutely: “At least, I have to believe in myself.“
The drama of Friday-Savor of MBC “When the Phone Rings”, which ended on January 4th, is a story that takes place when a show Window, who has lived without talking for three years in a combined wedding, receives a phone threatening. called by a kidnapper. Chae Soo-Bin played Hong Hee-Joo, an interpreter of the language of signs that develops selective mutism due to the wounds caused by his family.
To play Hong Hee-Joo, the first thing Chae Soo-Bin had to master was the language of signs. After being chosen, he started an intensive training two months before the start of the shooting. He said: “I thought it would have been fantastic if the language of the signs could flow naturally how to speak. I immediately asked to be able to get in touch with a signs language instructor and I practiced intensely, pushing myself to the maximum.“
His scenes in the language of signs have become some of the most memorable moments of “when the phone rings”. When Hee-Joo, usually quiet and passive, finally explodes with repressed emotions, his gestures and his facial expressions in the language of signs transmitted a more powerful resonance of the pronounced words. Chae Soo-Bin observed: “The language of signs is such a beautiful language. At the same time, it is an often marginalized language. While we all know the basic greetings in other foreign languages, many of us don’t even know how to say “hello” in the language of signs. I am happy that this drama brought some awareness“.”
In addition to his mastery of the language of signs, his alchemy with co-protagonist Yoo Yeon-Seok also received praise also. The duo also won the prize for the best pair at the MBC Drama Awards in 2024. She smiling said: “I expected it. There were only a few dramas in 2024 of MBC who could compete for this prize, but our drama was broadcast right at the right time to earn the momentum.“As for fans who would like to go out together in real life, Chae Soo-Bin expressed gratitude,”I think the reaction derives from the great alchemy between Hee-Joo and Sa-Eon.“He also praised Yoo Yeon-Seok,”He guided me a lot as a senior actor. I don’t think things would go so well without him“.”
The drama obtained a maximum score of 8.6%, marking its success. However, Chae Soo-Bin candidly shared his regrets: “During the filming things did not always go as I hoped. Sometimes physical exhaustion or technical problems during filming have made it difficult to immerse myself completely on an emotional level. I would like to be able to concentrate better sometimes“.”
Despite his challenges, Chae Soo-Bin has shown a remarkable synchrony with the character Hong Hee-Joo, earning the recognition for playing one of his most iconic roles to date. He shared “Since I express the characters through myself, there are always similarities. I might look kind, but I caused my right dose of problems when I was younger, how to skip lessons and be scolded by my mother“Then laughed.
Debuting in 2013 through the theater, Chae Soo-Bin, born in 1994, turned 30 this year. Even if you may expect it to pursue larger ambitions as an actress, she underlined that she focuses on what she can get now.
“Things don’t always go as expected. Rather than fixing myself on specific roles or projects, I have a stronger desire to express different characters within the roles that have been assigned to me “.
