SBS’s hit drama “Defendant” reached a successful conclusion with its highest viewership ratings ever!

According to reports from Nielson Korea, the final episode of “Defendant” that aired on March 21 gathered nationwide 28.3 percent ratings, 1.3 percent higher than the previous episode.

After starting off with 14.5 percent ratings with its first episode on January 23, “Defendant” passed the 20 percent mark by episode 7 and even reached an impressive 25 percent ratings with episode 15. Although the drama made headlines for almost making the 30 percent mark, it finished off with a final rating of 28.3 percent.

Meanwhile, MBC’s “Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People” earned 8.8 percent viewership ratings and KBS2’s “Perfect Wife” garnered 4.4 percent ratings.

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