‘클라이맥스’ Episode 2 Viewership Soars to 3.8%... Surpassing 4% in the Capital Region

The ENA Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Climax’ has captured the audience’s attention with a sharp rise in viewership after just its second episode. With Ju Ji-hoon’s unrestrained revelations and the escalation of the power struggle, the capital region's viewership has already surpassed the 4% barrier.

Nationwide 3.8%·Capital Region 4.0% Recorded… Riding the Wave of Word-of-Mouth

According to viewership survey agency Nielsen Korea, the second episode of ‘Climax’, aired on the 17th, recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 3.8% among paid households. This marks a steep increase compared to the first episode (2.9%). Particularly, it surpassed 4.0% in the capital region, and the viewership rating among the crucial 2049 target demographic rose to 1.0%, heralding the birth of a ‘high-quality political thriller’.

Bang Tae-seop’s Bold Move at the Press Conference… Direct Hit on Corruption Structures in Politics, Business, and Entertainment

In the second episode, the ugly truth surrounding the illegal activities of Seoram City Mayor Nam Hye-hoon was revealed. Prosecutor Bang Tae-seop (played by Ju Ji-hoon) secured crucial evidence and held a press conference despite the pressure from powers that be. He exposed the long-hidden collusion and corruption existing between the political and entertainment realms, instantly overturning a massive cartel.

During this process, the relationship with top star Chu Sang-ah (played by Ha Ji-won) grew increasingly precarious. As the hidden truths from the past between the couple, who were thought to be a picture-perfect couple, slowly surfaced, the tension of opposing desires raised the intensity of the drama to its peak.

“The Pace is Insane” Praise from Viewers... What is the End of the Twisted Desires?

Immediately after the broadcast, online reactions included “The pacing is fast and the immersion is overwhelming,” “The chemistry between Ju Ji-hoon and Ha Ji-won gives me chills,” and “The process of the couple's relationship breaking down is enthralling.” With the immense power structures encompassing politics and business starting to be revealed, there’s a keen interest in the backlash Bang Tae-seop will face and the choices of Chu Sang-ah.

Portraying a fierce survival game within the intricately intertwined desires of the cartel, the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Climax’ airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM, and can also be viewed through KT Genie TV and Disney+.