MBC’s “The Judge Returns” continues to dominate its Friday time slot, securing the top position as it approaches its final episodes. The latest installment, aired on January 31, achieved an average nationwide rating of 10.9 percent, according to Nielsen Korea data.
Competitive Landscape in Friday Dramas
In the same time slot, SBS’s “No Tail to Tell” concluded the first half of its season with a modest average nationwide rating of 2.7 percent. KBS 2TV’s “To My Beloved Thief” began its second half on a stronger note, drawing an average of 5.5 percent nationwide. Channel A’s “Positively Yours” recorded 0.9 percent for its fifth episode, while tvN’s “Undercover Miss Hong” hit a peak for Saturday viewings at 5.9 percent, its highest rating for that day.
Strong Premiere for Weekend Drama
KBS 2TV launched its new weekend series “Recipe for Love” to an impressive start, earning an average nationwide rating of 14.3 percent. This debut marked the highest-rated program across all genres on Saturday, signaling promising potential for the romantic culinary drama.
