The Korean drama The Judge Returns is proving its global power as it continues to post strong rankings overseas while also recording impressive ratings in Korea.
According to FlixPatrol on January 26, The Judge Returns ranked No. 1 in the HBO Max TV show category across four major Asian countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand.
The drama also claimed the top spot on the Disney Plus Japan chart, confirming its growing popularity among global viewers.
The drama’s success is not limited to overseas platforms. In Korea, interest continues to rise as well.
According to Good Data Corporation’s official platform FUNdex, The Judge Returns ranked No. 2 overall in the TV OTT drama search response category for the fourth week of January, showing strong buzz across online communities and social media.
This attention has translated directly into ratings. Episode 7 recorded 12 percent viewership in the Seoul metropolitan area, setting a new personal best for the drama, according to Nielsen Korea.
The episode also reached a peak rating of 13.9 percent, highlighting the drama’s strong presence in the competitive Friday Saturday time slot.
With No. 1 global rankings, rising online buzz, and double digit ratings, The Judge Returns is solidifying its position as one of the most talked about Korean dramas of the moment. The series airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM on MBC.
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