Actress Ha Ji-won is going viral after a shocking same-sex kiss in the ENA drama Climax, grabbing viewers’ attention.
On March 24, Ha Ji-won delivered a jaw-dropping same-sex kiss in an episode of ENA’s Climax. The broadcast followed Chu Sang-ah, the character she plays, as she pursues her ambitions through contract killing and a marriage of convenience, and it revealed her secret same-sex lover Han Ji-soo (portrayed by Han Dong-hee), igniting massive buzz.
Notably, Climax marked Ha Ji-won’s first on-screen same-sex kiss since her debut, and reactions flooded in. Some viewers exclaimed, "Is this for real?" and "What did I just watch?"
After the episode, Ha Ji-won updated fans on Instagram, posting a behind-the-scenes photo of herself resting during filming and writing, "Thank you so, so much for loving the drama. I’ll share more about how I’ve been from time to time."
Meanwhile, Climax follows prosecutor Bang Tae-seop (played by Joo Ji-hoon) and those around him as they fight a powerful cartel. The series is enjoying strong ratings, and Ha Ji-won’s return to the small screen after four years is drawing major attention.