Actress Cha Joo Young is stepping into the world of high-stakes power and strategy. In the upcoming drama “Climax,” she takes on the role of a hotel president who has carefully built her influence within South Korea’s elite circles. New character stills released on March 5 show her transformation into Lee Yang Mi, a woman whose elegant appearance hides a sharp and calculating mind .
A Strategist in the World of Power
“Climax” is a new ENA Monday-Tuesday drama set to premiere on March 16 at 10 p.m. KST . The series follows prosecutor Bang Tae Seop (played by Ju Ji Hoon), who throws himself into a powerful cartel to reach the top of society . The show will also be available for global audiences on Disney+ in select regions .
In this intense power game, Cha Joo Young plays Lee Yang Mi, the president of WR Hotel and a key figure within the WR Group, one of Korea’s top conglomerates . She is not just a businesswoman; she is a strategist who has spent years weaving connections between politics, capital, and the entertainment industry . As a presidential election looms, she has been a key supporter of Seoam Mayor Nam Hye Hoon, helping to build his path to power .
The Two Sides of Lee Yang Mi
The newly released images of Cha Joo Young highlight the dual nature of her character . In one still, she wears a bold-patterned fur coat and looks back over her shoulder. Her gaze is calm but hints at the cold, sharp judgment she hides beneath her glamorous surface .
Another still shows her in a black fur outfit with a relaxed smile. But her eyes tell a different story. They are unreadable and reveal a strong drive to control every situation around her . Lee Yang Mi is someone who reads the flow of events and always makes the choice that benefits her most. She hates being controlled by anyone, declaring, “I absolutely can’t stand being pushed around by anyone” . When the plans she has carefully built begin to shake, she is ready to make even bolder moves.
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Lee Yang Mi is introduced as the second wife of the WR Group chairman . Her presence creates a new axis of power within the drama and is expected to shake the marriage of the main couple, Bang Tae Seop and Chu Sang Ah (played by Ha Ji Won) . She will be a central figure in the power struggles involving politics and big business .
She is not alone in her fight within the WR Group. Actor Oh Jung Se plays Kwon Jong Wook, the eldest son of the group who is Lee Yang Mi’s rival in the fight for succession . Their clash adds another layer of tension to the story.
The drama “Climax” is directed by Lee Ji Won, who won the Best New Director award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for the film “Miss Baek” . It is produced by Hive Media Corp, the studio known for major film hits like “12.12: The Day” and “Inside Men” . With a cast that includes Ju Ji Hoon, Ha Ji Won, Nana, Oh Jung Se, and Cha Joo Young, the drama promises a fierce and gripping story where everyone is playing to win .
“Climax” will air every Monday and Tuesday starting March 16 on ENA and will be available for streaming on Disney+ .
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