'Climax' Cha Joo-young Transforms into the Architect of Desire… 'Lee Yang-mi' Stills Released

Actress Cha Joo-young returns as the 'architect' at the pinnacle of power in the new ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 〈Climax〉. She will present a character that shakes the foundation of the home theater while hiding a cold judgment behind a glamorous exterior, delivering intense tension.

A strategist connecting politics and capital… Cha Joo-young's multidimensional villain 'Lee Yang-mi'

Set to premiere on March 16, 〈Climax〉 deals with the fierce survival drama of prosecutor Bang Tae-seop, who dives into the power cartel to claim the top position in South Korea, and those surrounding him.

In the drama, Cha Joo-young plays 'Lee Yang-mi', the president of WR Hotel and the real power behind the group. Lee Yang-mi is a strategist who supports the rising mayor of Seoam, Nam Hye-hoon, ahead of the presidential election, intricately connecting politics, business, and entertainment. Rather than simply being swayed by circumstances, she is a proactive character who reads the flow of the game and creates advantageous options for herself. While maintaining an elegant and composed demeanor on the surface, she harbors meticulous calculations and an insatiable desire for power, becoming a key figure that shakes the narrative of the drama.

Intense fur coat and a relaxed smile… Character stills with contrasting atmospheres

The released character stills vividly showcase the two faces of Lee Yang-mi. First, in a striking patterned fur coat, she looks back with a cold charisma that overwhelms her surroundings. Her calm gaze, contrasting with the glamorous styling, hints at her cold judgment.

In another still, Lee Yang-mi sports a black fur styling with a relaxed smile. Despite her soft expression, her gaze is not easily readable, revealing the inner thoughts of a character trying to seize control of the situation. As the game she has designed begins to shake, expectations rise for how Cha Joo-young will portray Lee Yang-mi's increasingly bold choices through her dense performance.

First broadcast on March 16… Available on Genie TV and Disney+

〈Climax〉 depicts the world of power where the cost of brutal choices increases as one gets closer to the top, prioritizing calculation over emotion, and will deeply illuminate human desires amidst unpredictable fractures. Cha Joo-young is expected to form another axis of power on this fierce stage, adding density to the narrative.

The new ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 〈Climax〉 will premiere on Monday, March 16, at 10 PM, and will also be available on KT Genie TV and Disney+.