tvN’s newest weekend drama Law and the City, starring Lee Jong Suk and Moon Ga Young, is quickly gaining attention — not just for its star power, but also for its strong ratings and intriguing chemistry between the leads.
The second episode of Law and the City, which aired on July 6, recorded impressive numbers. It achieved an average rating of 5.1% in both the Seoul metropolitan area and nationwide, peaking at 6% in Seoul and 5.9% nationwide, according to Nielsen Korea (based on paid platforms like cable, IPTV, and satellite).
Notably, Law and the City ranked #1 in its time slot across both cable and general programming channels, becoming the highest-rated first broadcast for any 2025 tvN weekend drama so far.
Among viewers aged 20 to 49 — tvN’s key demographic — the drama also came in at #1 nationwide and in Seoul.
While the drama is filled with tension, witty banter, and growing sparks between its leads, Law and the City steers clear of typical legal dramas by blending everyday workplace conflict with subtle romantic tension.
The storyline keeps things grounded in law, but the emotional undercurrents between Lee Jong Suk and Moon Ga Young's characters are adding fuel to fan discussions.
With just two episodes aired, Law and the City is already showing signs of becoming tvN’s next major hit. Viewers are eagerly looking forward to episode 3, which airs on July 12 at 9:20 PM KST.
Stay tuned to see how the story — and the ratings — continue to unfold.
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