Ji Sung’s MBC drama The Judge Returns is making waves as the actor’s character Lee Han Young boldly pursues revenge and justice in his second life.
Episode 3, which aired on January 9, saw Han Young (Ji Sung) solving the case of serial killer Kim Sang Jin (Bae In Hyuk) and catching the attention of influential judicial figure Kang Shin Jin (Park Hee Soon). The episode recorded a nationwide rating of 5.8%, marking the series’ personal best.
A lighthearted moment between Han Young and Yoo Se Hee (Oh Se Young), involving an apology to a hotel staff, briefly reached a peak of 7.3%, keeping viewers glued to the screen.
In the episode, Han Young dramatically chased down the fleeing serial killer with his car and later sentenced him to death in court, showing his uncompromising approach to justice. His bold actions also drew the eyes of both Kang Shin Jin, who manipulates the judiciary, and upright judge Baek Yi Seok (Kim Tae Woo), known as the “white tiger” of the courts.
After gaining public attention with the Kim Sang Jin case, Han Young faces a new challenging trial.
He investigates the defendant Park Hyuk Jun (Lee Je Yeon), who is accused of deliberately causing a traffic accident to collect insurance money from his girlfriend Kim Sun Hee (Han Seoul).
Using his sharp insight, Han Young uncovers key evidence, leading to tense courtroom moments.
The episode also teased an entertaining side plot involving Han Young and Yoo Se Hee (Oh Se Young).
Following instructions from his boss Im Jeong Sik (Kim Byung Chun), Han Young meets Yoo Se Hee at the Ramando Hotel, intentionally arriving late to tease her, which results in a playful but tense exchange that has fans eagerly anticipating their future interactions.
With its mix of thrilling cases, courtroom drama, and moments of character chemistry, The Judge Returns continues to impress viewers and climb in ratings.
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