Just when it looked like Bang Tae-seop was on track to win it all, Climax pulled the rug out from everyone. Episodes 7 and 8 of the ENA political noir thriller are the most explosive yet — featuring rising poll numbers, dangerous alliances, a shocking on-screen reunion, and a sex tape bomb that threatens to blow Tae-seop’s entire election campaign to pieces.
Climax — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Network | ENA |
| Episodes | 10 Total |
| Air Day | Monday & Tuesday, 10 PM KST |
| Streaming | Disney+, Rakuten Viki, Viu |
| Premiered | March 16, 2026 |
| Director | Lee Ji-won |
| Lead Cast | Ju Ji-hoon, Ha Ji-won, Nana, Oh Jung-se, Cha Joo-young |
Episode 7 Recap — Tae-seop Rises, Sang-a Makes Her Move
Episode 7 opens with Tae-seop gaining massive public support as a presidential candidate, quickly turning into a serious political contender. At the same time, Sang-ah lands a film role — a major career step forward.
But nothing comes easy. Yang-mi continues to create problems for both of them. Sang-ah, realising she was being replaced by Jeong-won in a movie by WR, decides to confront Yang-mi directly — and makes a bold offer: she’ll bring Tae-seop over to Yang-mi’s side in exchange for the film role.
The deal works. Both Sang-a and Tae-seop emerge stronger — but the partnership with Yang-mi is a devil’s bargain that will soon come due.
Episode 8 Recap — “Shadow” Surfaces, and the Sex Tape Changes Everything
In Episode 8, set against a razor-thin race ahead of the general election, Tae-seop joins hands with Kwon Jong-uk to launch a counterattack targeting Lee Yang-mi. Suspicions surrounding slush funds tied to the film “Four Seasons” and the emergence of a key figure known as “Shadow” shake up the political landscape.
On the film set of “Four Seasons,” Chu Sang-ah and Hwang Jeong-won face each other again. Having confirmed their feelings for each other with a kiss earlier, the two surprise everyone with a bold same-sex bed scene, blurring the lines between acting and reality.
Then comes Yang-mi’s masterstroke. Yang-mi had claimed she would make Tae-seop come to her on his knees — and on election day itself, a video gets posted online. The video is a sex tape, most likely featuring Sang-ah and Jeong-won, creating utter chaos for everyone. Leisurebyte
Tae-seop’s political future now hangs by a thread. For more on Korean drama recaps and K-entertainment news, visit TechnoSports. You can also learn more about the South Korean political drama genre on Wikipedia.
