Ha Ji Won & Nana's Climax Same-Sex Kiss

Actresses Ha Ji-won and Nana showcased a groundbreaking same-sex kiss scene in the 5th episode of the ENA drama 'Climax'. Ha Ji-won played Chu Sang-ah, a character cornered by accusations of orchestrating a murder, and delivered a 'darkened performance' for survival.

While experiencing a panic attack due to suspicions of orchestrating the murder of entertainment producer Oh Kwang-jae, Chu Sang-ah confronts Hwang Jung-won (Nana), who saved her. Although she learns that Hwang Jung-won had been monitoring and eavesdropping on her at the request of her husband, Bang Tae-seop, Chu Sang-ah calmly expresses her forgiveness, moving Hwang Jung-won's heart. Afterward, when Hwang Jung-won says, "I pity you," Chu Sang-ah also reveals emotional turmoil, creating a strange tension.

That night, Chu Sang-ah sheds tears while recalling her colleague Ji-soo, who died because of Oh Kwang-jae. In the process of Hwang Jung-won wiping away her tears and comforting her, a special bond forms between the two. At this moment, Chu Sang-ah mistakes Hwang Jung-won for her lover Ji-soo and kisses her. After the kiss, Chu Sang-ah sincerely tells Hwang Jung-won, "I have to prevent the worst from happening and survive somehow. I hope you find your real life too," entering survival mode.

As public opinion rendered her incapable of recovering, Ha Ji-won takes a drastic measure by directly visiting the mother of Park Jae-sang, who had ordered the murder. Sensing that Park Jae-sang was watching her, Chu Sang-ah tearfully confesses in front of his mother, but when Park Jae-sang appears, she instantly changes to a chilling expression, completing a 'chilling ending'.

Ha Ji-won's delicate facial expressions, changing by the second, vividly portrayed Chu Sang-ah's desperate survival instinct, eliciting an explosive reaction from viewers. Viewers sent fervent praise, with comments like, "The chemistry with Nana was insane, and the ending was even more insane," and "This episode once again proved Ha Ji-won's incredible acting prowess."