The Judge Returns

January 2, 2026

Corrupt judge Lee Han-young, enslaved to a powerful law firm, is killed and unexpectedly transported back in time ten years, given a second chance to right his wrongs.

January 3, 2026

Han-young navigates the past with foreknowledge of disasters he witnessed. He begins systematically working to expose the corrupt network that destroyed him.

January 9, 2026

Han-young's interference with past events creates ripples he did not anticipate. He must adapt his plan.

January 10, 2026

He confronts the law firm's most dangerous partner while maintaining his cover as a junior judge.

January 16, 2026

An ally from his future life appears in the past. Han-young must decide how much to trust them.

January 17, 2026

The law firm begins to suspect someone is undermining them from within. The heat closes in on Han-young.

January 23, 2026

Han-young discovers a case from ten years ago that was buried — one that could expose everything if reopened.

January 24, 2026

A dangerous confrontation reveals that the corruption runs even deeper than he knew.

January 30, 2026

Han-young's past self begins to make choices that conflict with his revised plan. He must find a way to guide events without breaking cover.

January 31, 2026

A key witness is endangered. Han-young risks everything to protect them and keep the case alive.

February 6, 2026

The masterminds behind the law firm are finally identified. Han-young prepares for his final move.

February 7, 2026

Han-young mounts his most audacious legal attack yet, using the system that once enslaved him to bring it down.

February 13, 2026

The corruption is exposed in open court. Han-young faces one final test of whether justice can truly be restored.

February 20, 2026

A powerful finale sees Han-young deliver justice and face the consequences of his time-crossing choices.