In the fourth episode aired on the 24th, the tension escalated as the truth about the pivotal night from the past began to unfold. The episode revealed the intricate connection between the incident involving agency head Oh Kwang-jae, powerful figures, and the death of Han Ji-soo nine years ago. Adding to the shock, it was disclosed that current prosecutor Bang Tae-seob, portrayed by Ju Ji-hoon, was present at the scene.
The truth surrounding Han Ji-soo's death has completely upended Choo Sang-ah's life, played by Ha Ji-won, as her past crumbles under Oh Kwang-jae's control and surveillance. A pivotal moment was revealed when Choo Sang-ah asked Park Jae-sang to kill Oh Kwang-jae, highlighting the complex relationships beyond a simple perpetrator-victim dynamic.
In the present timeline, the impending revelation of recordings and files secured by Park Jae-sang is set to intensify the pressure on Bang Tae-seob and Choo Sang-ah.
Meanwhile, 'Climax' has achieved its highest ratings yet, with a 1.3% viewership among the 2049 target demographic, securing the top spot among Monday-Tuesday dramas. As past truths and present revelations intertwine, the characters' relationships are heading towards an irreversible turning point. Anticipation builds around the impact of the Oh Kwang-jae files and recordings, and the catastrophic choices the characters may make as they turn against each other.
'Climax' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM.
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr