New Drama 'Climax' Aims to Surpass 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' with Strong Debut

The new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Climax,' which has declared its ambition to surpass the highest-rated ENA show 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' has made its debut with a 2.9% viewership rating.

According to Nielsen Korea on the 17th, the first episode of 'Climax,' aired the previous day, recorded a 2.9% viewership rating among nationwide paid households.

The premiere episode unveiled the desires and relationships of characters surrounding the center of power in South Korea, marking the beginning of a grand power game.

Prosecutor Bang Tae-seop, played by Ju Ji-hoon, born as the son of a factory worker, decides to become a prosecutor to avenge his father's death, who was embroiled in an unjust incident. However, he soon realizes that the prosecution organization is also a closed kingdom dominated by lineage and power. To climb higher, he marries star actress Choo Sang-ah, played by Ha Ji-won, drawing public attention.

The relationship between the 'dirt spoon prosecutor and top star,' which has become a hot topic, begins to show subtle cracks, entangled with different desires and calculations beneath its glamorous surface.

Meanwhile, in the political arena, the power dynamics start to shake around Mayor Nam Hye-hoon, who has emerged as a strong presidential candidate. In the business world, a power struggle intensifies between WR Group's heir Kwon Jong-wook, played by Oh Jung-se, and the group's influential figure Lee Yang-mi, played by Cha Joo-young, adding to the tension.

From the first episode, 'Climax' depicted a massive power structure intertwined with politics, business, and the entertainment industry, along with the complex desires of its characters. The show heightened engagement with its intense characters and fast-paced storyline. The performances of renowned actors such as Ju Ji-hoon, Ha Ji-won, Nana, Oh Jung-se, and Cha Joo-young further raised expectations.

'Climax' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM.

By Da-yeon Jeong, Ten Asia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr