Joo Ji-hoon’s Turn to Darkness? “Climax” Episode 3 Goes on a Rampage

ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Climax’ took viewers by surprise with a bold twist in just its third episode, throwing the home audience into shock. With the main character Joo Ji-hoon giving up his job as a prosecutor and making a high-stakes move to enter politics, the drama’s tension was pushed to its peak as he was pointed to as being behind an old murder case.

Revisiting the Oh Gwang-jae murder case… the “two faces” of the couple Bang Tae-seop X Choo Saeng-ah

In episode 3 of ‘Climax’, broadcast on Monday, the 23rd, the truth behind the ‘Oh Gwang-jae murder case’ that happened seven years ago rose to the surface. A suspicious recording kept by Park Jae-sang—who was about to be released—became the spark.

In particular, viewers were left reeling as hints suggested that Bang Tae-seop (played by Joo Ji-hoon), who had seemed like a righteous prosecutor, and his wife Choo Saeng-ah (played by Ha Ji-won) might be behind the murder case. As the chilling reality hidden behind the couple’s glamorous facade began to emerge, the actual substance of the power cartel surrounding them sank even deeper into mystery.

“No. 1 recruit talent for the Creative Party” Bang Tae-seop, strips off his prosecutor uniform and transforms into a politician

Facing heavy pressure from within the organization, Bang Tae-seop ultimately chose to leave the prosecution. But this wasn’t regression—it was an advance toward even greater power. He made an instant, electrifying declaration to enter politics as the “No. 1 recruit talent for the Creative Party,” completely flipping the board.

In the process, old promises and betrayal entangled between Park Jae-sang and Choo Saeng-ah came to light, and even the case involving Han Ji-soo was woven in, presenting the thread of a massive tragedy. Bang Tae-seop’s signs of “turning to darkness,” as he shows no hesitation in methods to seize power, exploded curiosity about what would happen next.

“It really starts from Episode 3” Viewers go wild for the overwhelming immersion

Right after the broadcast, viewer communities and SNS were flooded with praise such as, “The plot has risen to another level,” “I was creeped out by the scene where Joo Ji-hoon makes his political declaration,” and “I’m so curious what Ha Ji-won’s secret is.” Closely crafted psychological warfare and the actors’ high-density performances are creating synergy, proving the craze surrounding ‘Climax’.

Exactly whose hands will the recording containing the truth end up in, and what kind of disastrous outcome will be triggered by the choices of Bang Tae-seop and Choo Saeng-ah, who have started to aim at each other? All eyes are on the developments. ENA Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Climax’ airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 PM on ENA, and you can also watch via KT Genie TV and Disney+.