Just when you thought Climax couldn’t get more intense — it did. The latest preview stills for the upcoming episode confirm that the fallout from Yang Mi’s bombshell move is only just beginning, and nobody is walking away unscathed.
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Climax : Scandal That Changes Everything
In the upcoming episode, the aftermath of the leaked private video featuring Chu Sang Ah (Ha Ji Won) continues to wreak havoc on everyone around her.
For Tae Seop, the timing couldn’t be more devastating. After suffering a critical blow ahead of the election, Bang Tae Seop (Ju Ji Hoon) steps forward to issue a personal apology and attempts to contain the situation — but with public opinion already turned against him and mounting pressure from within his own party, he finds himself in a position where it is nearly impossible to hold on politically.
The newly released stills tell the full story without a single word. The image of Bang Tae Seop standing alone with visible wounds reflects a man pushed to the very edge, while another still shows him entering the party’s conference room in a desperate final bid for a breakthrough.
Sang Ah Faces Career Collapse
Chu Sang Ah faces her own crisis, as the spread of the video threatens to bring her acting career to a halt. Past events involving the two come to light, leading to direct emotional clashes between the characters and pushing their already fragile relationship into an irreversible spiral.
The stills of Sang Ah — deep in thought on a phone call, then surrounded by a swarming press pack — paint a vivid portrait of a woman whose carefully constructed public image is crumbling in real time.
Yang Mi Moves In for the Kill
Lee Yang Mi (Cha Joo Young) takes full advantage of the chaos, making her move and heightening tension over whose side the tide will ultimately favor.
The preview stills also show Yang Mi dining with rival presidential candidate Son Guk Won (Joo Jin Mo) — a meeting that signals she is already pivoting to her next power play — while Hwang Jeong Won (Nana) is glimpsed alone in the dark, examining something that only deepens the mystery around her next move.
Climax : Character Status at a Glance
| Character | Actor | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bang Tae Seop | Ju Ji Hoon | Politically cornered, fighting to survive |
| Chu Sang Ah | Ha Ji Won | Career in crisis, relationship unraveling |
| Lee Yang Mi | Cha Joo Young | Orchestrating the chaos, gaining ground |
| Son Guk Won | Joo Jin Mo | Aligning with Yang Mi |
| Hwang Jeong Won | Nana | Moving in the shadows |
The next episode of Climax airs on April 13 at 10 PM KST, with previous episodes available on Viki with English subtitles. soompi
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FAQs
Q: Where can I watch Climax with English subtitles?
Climax is streaming on Viki, where all previous episodes are available with English subtitles for international fans.
Q: How many episodes does Climax have in total?
The drama is currently in its final stretch, with Episode 9 airing April 13 — suggesting the explosive finale is just around the corner.