In the final episode of ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Climax,' aired on the 14th, Bang Tae-seop (played by Joo Ji-hoon) executed a strategy to exclude Lee Yang-mi from the power structure centered around candidate Son Guk-won (played by Joo Jin-mo).
Bang Tae-seop handed over testimony materials related to the Daeyang Fund to the Changjo Party, creating a situation to pressure Son Guk-won. Simultaneously, through a USB copy left by Hwang Jung-won (played by Nana), evidence was secured that Lee Yang-mi (played by Cha Joo-young) was directly involved in the death of Park Jae-sang (played by Lee Ga-seop). Choo Sang-ah (played by Ha Ji-won) used records of illegal activities by conglomerates and political figures from the past to directly pressure them and secure funds, laying the groundwork to weaken Lee Yang-mi's influence.
Subsequently, Bang Tae-seop and Choo Sang-ah proposed to Son Guk-won to abandon Lee Yang-mi and join forces with them. At the same time, a black box evidence revealing Lee Yang-mi's order to 'disguise the incident as a suicide' was broadcasted on the 9 o'clock news, instantly overturning the situation. This report exposed the structure connecting conglomerates and political circles, becoming a decisive moment that toppled the power flow centered around Lee Yang-mi. Ultimately, Bang Tae-seop and Choo Sang-ah transitioned from a relationship of mutual exploitation to one of collaboration towards a common goal, and the power structure was reoriented in a new direction.
Meanwhile, 'Climax' achieved its highest ratings on this day, recording 3.9% nationwide, a peak of 4.6% per minute, 4.0% in the metropolitan area, and a peak of 4.8% per minute (provided by Nielsen Korea), concluding as the top Monday-Tuesday drama.
Reporter Se-yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr