ENA's 'Climax': A Power Struggle Unveiled with Ju Ji-hoon and Ha Ji-won

The highly anticipated ENA drama 'Climax' is set to premiere on March 16, featuring Ju Ji-hoon and Ha Ji-won as a prosecutor and a top star, respectively, portraying a married couple.

#1. A Grand Power Struggle: Politics, Business, and Entertainment Collide
'Climax' delves into the intense survival game of prosecutor Bang Tae-seop, who enters the power cartel to reach the pinnacle of success in South Korea. As politics, business, and entertainment intersect, characters push their desires and interests to the forefront, shaking the power dynamics. Amidst alliances, betrayals, deals, and fractures, they navigate deeper into the vortex of power, creating a tension-filled narrative.

#2. A Stellar Cast: Ju Ji-hoon, Ha Ji-won, Nana, Oh Jung-se, and Cha Joo-young
The drama boasts a remarkable cast including Ju Ji-hoon, Ha Ji-won, Nana, Oh Jung-se, and Cha Joo-young. Ju Ji-hoon plays prosecutor Bang Tae-seop, Ha Ji-won is the once-top star Choo Sang-ah, Nana portrays the secretive informant Hwang Jung-won, Oh Jung-se is the ambitious chaebol heir Kwon Jong-wook, and Cha Joo-young is the mastermind Lee Yang-mi. Each character, driven by their unique desires and choices, adds unpredictable twists to the plot.

#3. A Cinematic Drama by Acclaimed Director Lee Ji-won
'Climax' is brought to life by Hive Media Corp, known for hits like 'Inside Men' and 'The Man Standing Next', and director Lee Ji-won, acclaimed for 'Miss Baek'. The combination of the production team's expertise in depicting realistic power structures and Lee's nuanced direction results in a densely woven narrative. Lee Ji-won, who also penned the script, intricately designs the characters' relationships and conflicts, enhancing the drama's intensity with cinematic flair.

'Climax' premieres on March 16 at 10 PM on ENA, and will also be available on KT Genie TV and Disney+.

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr