MBC’s drama The Judge Returns continues its upward momentum, setting a new personal best in viewership.

According to Nielsen Korea, the episode that aired on January 30 recorded an average nationwide rating of 13.5 percent. This marked the highest rating achieved by the series to date and made it the most-watched program of the day across all channels.
Since its premiere, The Judge Returns has shown steady growth and maintained a clear lead in its Friday time slot, solidifying its position among current primetime dramas.
Meanwhile, SBS’s No Tail to Tell, which airs in the same time slot, delivered stable performance. The drama earned an average nationwide rating of 2.4 percent, matching its previous episode and maintaining consistent viewership.