The Phone Rings

The Phone Rings (Jeonhwabeli Ullinda) is a South Korean theatre company founded in 2015 by playwright and director Yeonju Lee. The company creates socially engaged contemporary theatre that explores the experiences of marginalized individuals and communities, addressing issues such as disability, discrimination, emotional labour, and social inequality. Through original plays, adaptations, and collaborative productions, it brings overlooked voices and perspectives to the stage, encouraging audiences to reconsider established social structures and relationships. Notable productions include The Phone Rings, Sampoong Department Store, Ivan Censorship, and This Is the Last Time. The company's artistic practice emphasizes ethical engagement, social awareness, and the possibilities of theatre as a space for dialogue and collective reflection.