Ha Jiwon & Nana's Shocking Same-Sex Kiss Scene

Actors Ha Ji-won and Nana shared a groundbreaking same-sex kiss scene in the ENA drama 'The Climax'. In the fifth episode, Ha Ji-won, playing the role of Chu Sang-ah, who is in crisis due to suspicions of ordering a murder, delivered a 'darkened performance' for survival.

In the drama, Chu Sang-ah, experiencing a panic attack due to suspicions of ordering the murder of entertainment producer Oh Kwang-jae, confronts Hwang Jung-won (Nana), who saved her. Chu Sang-ah learns that Hwang Jung-won has been monitoring and eavesdropping on her at the request of her husband, Bang Tae-seop. However, upon Hwang Jung-won's apology, she calmly forgives her, saying, "I don't trust anyone. You don't need to apologize either," moving Hwang Jung-won's heart. When Hwang Jung-won then 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. As Hwang Jung-won wipes her tears and comforts 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 need to stop the worst from happening and somehow survive. I hope you find your real life too," entering full survival mode.

Ha Ji-won's acting prowess shone even brighter in the latter half of the episode. As public opinion worsened, Chu Sang-ah personally visited the mother of Park Jae-sang, who had ordered the murder, knelt down, and confessed tearfully, shaking Park Jae-sang's resolve. However, when Park Jae-sang appeared, she greeted him with "It's been a while, Park Jae-sang," and instantly her expression turned cold, completing an epic 'chilling ending.'

Ha Ji-won's delicate facial expressions vividly portrayed Chu Sang-ah's desperate survival instincts, eliciting an explosive reaction from viewers. Immediately after the broadcast, viewers sent enthusiastic praise, saying, "The chemistry with Nana was crazy, and the ending was even crazier," "I was thrilled by Chu Sang-ah's tears, which made it impossible to tell if they were genuine or false," and "This episode proved Ha Ji-won's incredible acting skills once again."