Actress Ha Ji-won is captivating audiences with her nuanced performance in ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Climax', where she skillfully navigates the fine line between good and evil.
In the episode aired on the 17th, Ha Ji-won portrays Choo Sang-ah, a fallen 'nation's first love' actress embroiled in a tax evasion scandal. Her character's desperate comeback in the first episode evolves into a more complex and dual-sided portrayal, expertly driving the narrative forward.
During the broadcast, Choo Sang-ah (played by Ha Ji-won) is seen dedicating herself to filming the low-budget project 'Tears of Seeds' as part of her comeback. Despite suffering a knee injury during filming, she shows a considerate side by not complaining to the staff. However, she also faces humiliation when she is pelted with eggs by Lee Yang-mi (played by Cha Joo-young), the influential daughter-in-law of the third-largest conglomerate WR Group, leaving her pitifully alone in the hallway, evoking sympathy from viewers.
The plot takes a sudden twist as another side of Choo Sang-ah is revealed. After filming 'Tears of Seeds', she receives a call from Park Jae-sang, a mysterious man imprisoned, and her warm words, "Have you been well? I've been waiting for you," contrast sharply with her cold, emotionless expression, heightening the tension.
Following the egg incident, Choo Sang-ah directly approaches Kwon Se-myung, the chairman of WR Group and Lee Yang-mi's husband, greeting him with, "It's been a while, Chairman," which freezes the expression of her husband Bang Tae-seop (played by Joo Ji-hoon), who is eavesdropping on her in real-time. The episode ends with Kwon Se-myung's piercing gaze at Choo Sang-ah, and her meaningful look back at him, sparking curiosity about future developments.
Adding to the intrigue, Choo Sang-ah's every move is now being monitored by fellow actress Han Jeong-won (played by Nana), and the mysterious backstories of characters surrounding her, including Park Jae-sang's mention of the 'Oh Kwang-jae murder case' and his request for a private meeting, as well as her secret rendezvous with Kwon Se-myung, further deepen the plot.
'Climax' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM.
Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr