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‘Climax’ Surges Across Asia — Joo Ji-hoon Leads Early Momentum

A Fast Start That’s Hard to Ignore

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Climax didn’t ease into its run—it arrived at full speed.

Within its first week, the series climbed to No. 1 on Viu in Indonesia and Thailand, while landing across the Top 5 in multiple markets including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong. For a new release, it’s the kind of spread that signals more than curiosity—it suggests staying power.

At the center is Joo Ji-hoon, whose portrayal of a prosecutor stepping into a world of power and risk anchors the show’s tension. Around him, a cast including Ha Ji-won and Oh Jung-se builds out a network of shifting alliances and pressure points.

The story moves quickly, but it’s the tone that holds it together—leaning into intensity without losing clarity.

Industry watchers point to a larger pattern: the continued pull of high-stakes Korean genre storytelling across regional platforms. And in that landscape, Climax fits easily—fast, sharp, and built for momentum.

The series airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. KST on ENA, with global streaming available across multiple platforms.