A star-studded drama led by Ju Ji-hoon, Ha Ji-won, Cha Joo-young, Oh Jung-se, and Nana is gripping viewers on both broadcast TV and OTT platforms at the same time.
On March 26, ENA’s Monday–Tuesday drama climax recorded 3.5% nationwide viewership for episode 4, according to Nielsen Korea. In the Seoul metropolitan area, the minute-by-minute peak hit 4.2%, proving sky-high engagement. The series is also creating major buzz by ranking No. 1 domestically on global OTT platform Disney+ for 10 consecutive days.
In the latest broadcast, prosecutor Bang Tae-seop (played by Ju Ji-hoon) declared his entry into politics, instantly flipping the narrative. More than a simple career shift, it’s a high-stakes move toward the center of power, leaving a powerful impact. Critics say it marks a decisive pivot from a crime procedural into a full-fledged political thriller.
Tension spiked further as the past murder case of Oh Gwang-jae (played by Seo Hyun-woo) resurfaced. A recording held by Park Jae-sang (played by Lee Ga-seop) began to pull back the curtain on the truth, while emerging links between Bang Tae-seop and Chu Sang-a (played by Ha Ji-won) complicated the web of relationships.
Bang Tae-seop and Chu Sang-a’s marriage also entered a new phase triggered by events from the past. Fractures are showing amid suspicion and clashing interests, and the more hidden truths come to light, the more precarious their relationship becomes.
After the broadcast, viewers reacted passionately, saying, "It feels like Ju Ji-hoon is rewriting his acting career," "Ha Ji-won’s shocking transformation is impressive," and "The character dynamics are fascinating."
Centering on prosecutor Bang Tae-seop’s relentless climb toward Korea’s highest echelons of power, climax airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on ENA and is also available on KT Genie TV and Disney+.