MBC’s Friday–Saturday drama The Judge Returns is showing unstoppable momentum as it continues to post high ratings and strong buzz, once again proving Ji Sung’s box office power.
According to viewership data, episode 9 recorded a peak nationwide rating of 17%, marking one of the drama’s strongest moments so far.
The episode also achieved 5.7% in the key 20–54 age group, a major indicator of channel competitiveness, and ranked No. 1 among all programs aired that day, confirming the drama’s dominance in its time slot.
The strong performance continued with episode 10, which reached a peak rating of 14.9% for its most watched minute.
With this, The Judge Returns maintained its position as one of the most talked about dramas on air, as ratings remained high and viewer interest stayed intense week after week.
Beyond TV ratings, the drama is also performing well on OTT platforms. According to the integrated OTT content search platform Kino Lights, as of February 1, The Judge Returns ranked No. 1 on the daily Wavve chart, No. 2 on the Tving chart, and No. 2 overall in the OTT trend rankings, showing strong popularity across multiple platforms.
With consistently rising ratings, top rankings in buzz and OTT charts, and Ji Sung’s commanding presence at the center, “The Judge Returns” continues to firmly hold its ground as the top Friday–Saturday drama, leaving viewers watching closely to see how far its impressive run will go.
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