Ha Ji Won is gaining major attention for her bold transformation in the ENA drama Climax, leaving viewers deeply divided after a controversial scene aired in episode 4.
Taking on the role of Chu Sang A, Ha Ji Won steps far away from her usual image and embraces a darker, more intense character. The biggest talking point came from a surprising storyline involving rookie actress Han Ji Soo (Han Dong Hee).
What first appeared to be a simple senior junior relationship was revealed to be something deeper, as the drama showed the two characters sharing a romantic past.
The narration clearly described their bond as love, and Ha Ji Won drew strong reactions for performing her first ever queer scene since debut.
Following the episode, viewer reactions were sharply split. Some criticized the storyline as too extreme, with comments like “This is too much” and “Worst setup,” while others praised her acting, saying “Her performance gave me chills” and “This is her most immersive role yet.”
Despite the mixed opinions, the drama is seeing strong results. According to Good Data Corporation’s Fundex rankings for the third week of March, Climax ranked No. 1 in overall buzz across both TV and OTT platforms. Ha Ji Won also ranked No. 3 among the most talked about actors, showing her powerful impact.
With rising attention and ongoing discussion, Climax continues to draw viewers as Ha Ji Won’s bold performance becomes one of the most talked about moments in recent K drama releases.
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