The ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'Climax' explores the desires and choices of characters within a power cartel vying for the top position in South Korea. Nana plays Hwang Jung-won, a shadowy informant who discreetly provides information while staying close to Bang Tae-seop, played by Joo Ji-hoon.
Nana intricately portrays a range of narratives, from Hwang Jung-won's childhood trauma of witnessing her mother's partner's murder, to her secretive operations as an informant, and her complex emotions of empathy and affection towards top star Choo Sang-ah, played by Ha Ji-won.
In episode 8, the evolving relationship between Hwang Jung-won and Choo Sang-ah is vividly depicted. The two characters engage in a daring bed scene, exchanging emotions and heightening the tension between them. Nana showcases a different persona with each shift in the storyline, enhancing Hwang Jung-won's allure with styling and ambiance that match the character's temperament.
Thanks to her impressive performance, Nana has risen to the top 3 in the drama search issue keywords for the fourth week of March, as announced by Good Data, further driving the buzz around 'Climax'.
'Climax' is set to air its final episode on the 14th, broadcasting on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 PM.
Jung Se-yoon, Ten Asia Reporter yoon@tenasia.co.kr