The newly revealed stills capture different moments between Bang Tae-seop (played by Joo Ji-hoon) and Choo Sang-ah (played by Ha Ji-won). In one image, Bang Tae-seop is seen sitting alone in a bathroom, deep in thought, hinting at the complex inner world of his character. Meanwhile, Choo Sang-ah is depicted gazing into space in the same setting, conveying a multitude of emotions beyond words and revealing the intricate layers beneath her glamorous exterior. The scene of the two standing under an open sky encapsulates a silent tension. Their gazes, seemingly directed in different directions despite sharing the same space, suggest a pivotal moment of choice beyond their marital relationship, leaving viewers curious about the unfolding narrative.
'Climax' explores the intense survival of characters who use and compete against each other to reach the top, set against the backdrop of a power cartel intersecting the political and entertainment worlds. Bang Tae-seop and Choo Sang-ah stand at the crossroads of power, love, honor, and choice, with Joo Ji-hoon and Ha Ji-won promising to deliver profound emotional depth that transcends a simple marital story, hinting at the heavy resonance unique to 'Climax'.
ENA's 'Climax' will premiere on November 16th at 10 PM on ENA, and will also be available for streaming on KT Genie TV and Disney+.
By Yeji Ryu, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr