The MBC drama ‘Judge Lee Han Young’ is solidifying its position as the top Friday-Saturday drama, garnering overwhelming support from viewers.
The MBC drama ‘Judge Lee Han Young’ has ascended to the top spot for Friday and Saturday nights, showcasing its unique appeal through sharp direction and a bold storyline.
Since its first broadcast on the 2nd, ‘Judge Lee Han Young’ has maintained a strong upward trend in ratings, supported by a well-structured story, intense direction, and outstanding performances by the actors.
The debut week, which introduced Lee Han Young (played by Ji Sung)—a judge at Haenalo Law Firm who routinely handled corrupt cases, died, and then returned 10 years into the past—generated a fervent response across various online communities.
Viewers praised the show saying, “The story is really solid and full of suspense,” “It was so good I watched the first two episodes in one go. How can I wait for the next one?” and “I keep thinking about it because I’m so curious about the next episodes.”
In episodes 3 and 4, Ji Sung’s portrayal of a character intent on punishing villains provided viewers with intense catharsis. Responses poured in, reflecting the show’s impact: “While my head says ‘Where’s a judge like him?’, my heart says ‘Why not have such a judge?’”, “As expected, someone who’s died once is different,” “Lee Han Young offers more satisfaction than a refreshing drink!”, “Ji Sung has great chemistry with all the actors,” and “The drama’s swift resolution of cases resonates with the preferences of Korean viewers for quick developments, and I’m excited to see what happens next.”
Propelled by the actors’ enthusiastic performances and refreshing plot developments, ‘Judge Lee Han Young’ garnered significant word-of-mouth, allowing it to surpass the double-digit ratings barrier in episodes 5 and 6 broadcast last week.
The sixth episode, which aired on Saturday, the 17th, achieved a peak viewership of 13.9%. Nielsen Korea reported metropolitan household ratings of 11.4% and nationwide ratings of 11%, marking the highest figures ever for the show. Notably, the 2054 viewership rating—a key indicator of channel competitiveness reflecting changes in media consumption—recorded 4.8%. This placed it first among all programs broadcast that week, underscoring its overwhelming competitiveness.
After the sixth episode, viewers expressed their excitement through various communities saying, “I live for the fun of watching this drama,” “There’s not a single weak spot in the acting; it’s so pleasing to watch,” “The precise direction makes it easy to understand,” and “Its thrilling, dopamine-inducing ending makes me look forward to next week.”
Meanwhile, episode 7 of ‘Judge Lee Han Young’ is scheduled to air on Friday, the 23rd, at 9:50 PM.
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