Ha Ji-won makes a dramatic comeback in ENA's 'Climax', surviving a hellish ordeal to announce the 'Queen's Return'.
In the episode aired on the 6th, Ha Ji-won portrayed the character Choo Sang-ah, an actress who staged a 'self-harm show' and a deceptive press conference to clear herself from murder conspiracy allegations. She delivered a chilling performance as she elegantly re-emerged as the 'spouse of a congressional candidate' after a tense showdown with WR Group's Lee Yang-mi (played by Cha Joo-young).
During the episode, Choo Sang-ah (Ha Ji-won) discovered that Lee Yang-mi was not only blocking her return to acting but also cutting off the financial support for her husband, candidate Bang Tae-seop (Joo Ji-hoon). Overwhelmed by the situation, she was further humiliated by her agency's blunt remark that failing to secure the role would mean years of hiatus and typecasting as a divorcee or a mother. Despite the humiliation, she waited for Lee Yang-mi, only to be stood up.
Cornered, Choo Sang-ah decided to become the 'bait' herself. She declared to her husband Bang Tae-seop, "It's humiliating that your aides don't even recommend a couple's campaign rally when I should be your trophy," and resolved to confront Lee Yang-mi directly, saying, "If my pride is already trampled, I'll let it be crushed further if it means I can turn the tables."
In a dramatic encounter at a golf course, when Lee Yang-mi deliberately dropped a hole-in-one golf ball into a toilet, Choo Sang-ah retrieved it with her bare hands and washed it, ultimately securing a deal. This bold move not only landed her a spot as a WR Group advertisement model but also allowed her to make a grand return to a project she was at risk of losing, reversing her fortunes. Later, she joined Bang Tae-seop in a joint campaign rally, showcasing her elegant smile as a 'trophy wife', signaling the 'Queen's Return'.
Particularly intriguing was Choo Sang-ah's vow of revenge against Lee Yang-mi, alongside Bang Tae-seop, as she mused, "It's better to break than to wither." This has heightened anticipation for future developments. Viewers are eagerly watching to see if Choo Sang-ah will continue on a 'flower path' after her comeback from the brink.
ENA's 'Climax' airs its 8th episode tonight at 10 PM.
Reporter Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr