# No Tail To Tell: The Judge Returns Just Broke Its Own Record — And It’s Only Getting Started

URL: https://technosports.co.in/no-tail-to-tell-the-judge-returns-just-broke-its/  
Published: 2026-01-31  
Updated: 2026-01-31  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Korean drama landscape this January, one show has been quietly dominating the conversation — and now it’s making headlines. MBC’s **The Judge Returns**, starring [Ji Sung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ji_Sung), just delivered its biggest ratings ever — and it wasn’t even close.

According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of **The Judge Returns** clocked in at an average nationwide rating of **13.5%** — not only its personal best, but the **highest-rated show on all of Friday television**. That’s a number that tells you everything about where this drama currently stands in the Korean TV ecosystem.

## How Does No Tail To Tell Compare?

| Drama | Network | Rating | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Judge Returns | MBC | **13.5%** | ↑ New High |
| No Tail To Tell | SBS | 2.4% | — Steady |

Meanwhile, SBS’s **No Tail To Tell** — airing in the same Friday timeslot — held steady at **2.4%**, matching its previous week. A stable showing, but it underlines just how far ahead *The Judge Returns* is pulling in the ratings race right now.

![No Tail To Tell](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1822.png)

## Why Is Everyone Watching?

The short answer? **Ji Sung**. The acclaimed actor brings a layered, quietly intense energy to his role as Lee Han-young — a judge entangled in corruption who gets a second chance at life after being transported back in time. It’s part legal thriller, part time-travel drama, and it’s gripping from the first scene. The show is based on a popular Naver webtoon and airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM KST. Want more K-drama coverage? Head over to [TechnoSports K-Drama Hub](https://technosports.co.in/korean-drama) for weekly updates.

## FAQ

### **Q1**When does The Judge Returns air and where can I watch it?

It airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM KST on MBC. International viewers can stream it with subtitles on Viki.

### **Q2**What is No Tail To Tell and does it air at the same time?

**No Tail To Tell is an SBS drama that shares the same Friday timeslot as The Judge Returns, currently holding a 2.4% nationwide rating.**