
MBC’s Friday Saturday drama The Judge Returns is showing powerful momentum as it continues to dominate the ratings.
Since its premiere on January 2, The Judge Returns has seen a steady rise in viewership, quickly proving itself as a strong leader in the competitive weekend drama slot.
With each new episode, the drama has drawn more attention from viewers, helping it secure its position at the top.
According to Nielsen Korea, episode 6, which aired on January 17, recorded a peak rating of 13.9 percent, setting a new personal best for the series.
The episode achieved 11.4 percent in metropolitan household ratings and 11 percent nationwide, officially pushing the drama past the key double digit mark.
The drama also showed impressive strength among younger viewers. Its 20 to 54 viewer rating reached 4.8 percent, ranking No. 1 among all programs aired that week. This result highlights The Judge Returns as a strong performer in today’s changing media landscape.
With rising ratings, strong word of mouth, and clear dominance in its time slot, The Judge Returns is firmly holding onto the Friday Saturday drama throne as viewers continue to tune in each week.
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