tvN(originally standing forTotal Variety Network) is a South Korean nationwidepaytelevision networkowned byCJ ENM Entertainment Division.tvN programming consists of avariety of entertainmentcontent focused ontelevision seriesandvariety shows.It is available on cable, on satellite throughSkyLife,and on IPTV platforms in South Korea.[1][2][3][4][5]Since 2014, the network has been headed byKang Ho-sung.From June 28, 2010, to April 30, 2013, tvN Go was broadcast by renting a channel from Korea DMB.
 Logo used since 2021 | |
| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | CJ E&M Center, 66 Sangamsan-ro,Sangam-dong,Mapo District,Seoul,South Korea |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080iHDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | CJ ENM Entertainment Division(CJ Group) |
| Key people | Kang Ho-sung(President & CEO) |
| Sister channels |
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| History | |
| Launched | October 9, 2006 |
| Former names | Channel M (Asian feed) |
| Links | |
| Website | tvn |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| TVING(South Korea) | Live C00551 |
Logo
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2006–08 -
2008–12 -
2012–21 -
since 2021
Programming
editNews
edit- tvN e-News 9[citation needed]
Dramas
edittvN dramas are exported to various countries in Asia and the Americas. tvN's highest-rated television series areQueen of Tears,Crash Landing on You,Reply 1988andGuardian: The Lonely and Great God.The final episode ofQueen of Tearsrecorded a 24.850% nationwide audience share, making it thethird highest ratings recorded by a Korean cable television drama.[6]WhileCrash Landing on Youbecame the first tvN drama to cross 20% ratings, and was critically acclaimed for its screenplay, direction and performances.[7]Reply 1988received both critical and audience acclaim, with its finale episode achieved an 18.8% nationwide audience share and making it thehighest rated drama in Korean cable television historyfor the next three years.[8]In addition,Guardian: The Lonely and Great Godwas also a hit and consistently topped cable television viewership ratings in its time slot. Its final episode recorded an 18.680% nationwide audience share, the second highest ratings of a Korean cable television drama at the time.[9]It received critical acclaim and became acultural phenomenonin South Korea.[10]
To date, tvN dramas hold 28 spots of the 50 on thelist of highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television.
| Airtime | Series | Korean title | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST) | The Queen Who Crowns | 원경 | January 6, 2025[11] |
| Saturday and Sunday at 22:20 (KST) | When the Stars Gossip | 별들에게 물어봐 | January 4, 2025[12] |
Variety shows
edit| Airtime | Show | Korean title | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday at 20:40 (KST) | You Quiz on the Block | 유 퀴즈 온 더 블럭 | August 29, 2018 |
| Saturday at 19:40 (KST) | DoReMi Market | 도레미 마켓 | April 7, 2018 |
| Sunday at 19:45 (KST) | Comedy Big League[13] | 코미디빅리그 | September 17, 2011 |
Sports
editAlong with sporting lineups aired on tvN – tvN Sports was launched as a standalone channel in 2022.
- Football
- AFC(2021–24)[14]
- National teams
- 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification (from third round)[a]
- 2023 AFC Asian Cup[b]
- 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
- AFC Junior/Youth Championships
- AFC Futsal Championships
- Clubs
- National teams
- UEFA European Championship(until 2028)[15]
- Germany:Bundesliga,DFB-Pokal,DFL-Supercup(2021-24)[16]
- Tennis
- French Open(since 2021)
- Australian Open(since 2022)
- ATP Tour 250(includingKorea Opensince2022)
- Mixed martial arts
- Aquatics sports
- Golf
Viewership ratings
editThe table below lists the top 20 dramas with the highest average audience share ratings (nationwide), corresponding episode with highest rating and the date.
| # | Series | Nationwide household rating (Nielsen) |
Final episode date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen of Tears | 24.850% | April 28, 2024 | [18] |
| 2 | Crash Landing on You | 21.683% | February 16, 2020 | [19] |
| 3 | Reply 1988 | 18.803% | January 16, 2016 | [20][21] |
| 4 | Guardian: The Lonely and Great God | 18.680% | January 21, 2017 | [22] |
| 5 | Mr. Sunshine | 18.129% | September 30, 2018 | [23] |
| 6 | Mr. Queen | 17.371% | February 14, 2021 | [24] |
| 7 | Crash Course in Romance | 17.038% | March 5, 2023 | [25] |
| 8 | Under the Queen's Umbrella | 16.852% | December 4, 2022 | [26] |
| 9 | Vincenzo | 14.636% | May 2, 2021 | [27] |
| 10 | Our Blues | 14.597% | June 12, 2022 | [28] |
| 11 | 100 Days My Prince | 14.412% | October 30, 2018 | [29] |
| 12 | Hospital Playlist | 14.142% | May 28, 2020 | [30] |
| 13 | Hospital Playlist 2 | 14.080% | September 16, 2021 | [31] |
| 14 | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | 12.665% | October 17, 2021 | [32] |
| 15 | Signal | 12.544% | March 12, 2016 | [33] |
| 16 | Hotel del Luna | 12.001% | September 1, 2019 | [34] |
| 17 | Marry My Husband | 11.951% | February 20, 2024 | [35] |
| 18 | Twenty-Five Twenty-One | 11.513% | April 3, 2022 | [36] |
| 19 | Reply 1994 | 11.509% | December 28, 2013 | [37] |
| 20 | Prison Playbook | 11.195% | January 18, 2018 | [38] |
The table below shows the top 20 dramas with the highest nationwide viewers (in millions), corresponding episode with highest nationwide viewers and the final episode date.
| # | Series | Nationwide viewers number in million (Nielsen) |
Final episode date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen of Tears | 6.399 | April 28, 2024 | [39] |
| 2 | Crash Landing on You | 6.337 | February 16, 2020 | [40] |
| 3 | Mr. Queen | 4.749 | February 14, 2021 | [41] |
| 4 | Mr. Sunshine | 4.631 | September 30, 2018 | [42] |
| 5 | Crash Course in Romance | 4.329 | March 5, 2023 | [43] |
| 6 | Under the Queen's Umbrella | 4.029 | December 4, 2022 | [44] |
| 7 | Hospital Playlist 2 | 3.853 | September 16, 2021 | [45] |
| 8 | Vincenzo | 3.841 | May 2, 2021 | [27] |
| 9 | Hotel del Luna | 3.674 | September 1, 2019 | [46] |
| 10 | Our Blues | 3.419 | June 12, 2022 | [47] |
| 11 | 100 Days My Prince | 3.264 | October 30, 2018 | [48] |
| 12 | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | 3.237 | October 17, 2021 | [49] |
| 13 | Prison Playbook | 3.063 | January 18, 2018 | [50] |
| 14 | Twenty-Five Twenty-One | 3.047 | April 3, 2022 | [51] |
| 15 | Memories of the Alhambra | 2.853 | January 20, 2019 | [52] |
| 16 | Little Women | 2.618 | October 9, 2022 | [53] |
| 17 | Jirisan | 2.586 | December 12, 2021 | [54] |
| 18 | Encounter | 2.473 | January 24, 2019 | [55] |
| 19 | The Crowned Clown | 2.447 | March 4, 2019 | [56] |
| 20 | Mine | 2.429 | June 27, 2021 | [57] |
Notes
edit- ^all 10South Koreamatches on tvN, plus selected matches ontvN Show&TVING;shared withCoupang Play
- ^Finals tournament only
- ^beginning fromUFC 274;live streaming onTVINGfor selected events
- ^The number of viewers was released on Nielsen starting January 2018.
References
edit- ^Park, Si-soo (May 9, 2014)."tvN turns disadvantages into critical edge".The Korea Times.RetrievedMay 11,2014.
- ^"Cable Channels Woo Viewers Away from News".The Chosun Ilbo.January 12, 2007.RetrievedMay 30,2013.
- ^Kim, Tong-hyung (March 3, 2010)."Cable TV Industry at a Crossroads".The Korea Times.RetrievedMay 30,2013.
- ^"CJ E&M makes 13.3 bil. won in TV drama exports".The Korea Times.October 30, 2012.RetrievedDecember 5,2012.
- ^Sunwoo, Carla (October 31, 2012)."CJ E&M sees its programs spread far and wide".Korea JoongAng Daily.Archived from the original on November 5, 2012.RetrievedMay 30,2013.
- ^Kim, Joon-suk (April 29, 2024).'눈물의 여왕' 시청률 24.9%…'사랑의 불시착' 넘어 tvN 드라마 시청률 1위[Queen of Tearsviewership rating of 24.9%…SurpassesCrash Landing on You,tvN drama ranking #1 in viewership ratings] (in Korean).Sports Chosun.RetrievedApril 29,2024– viaNaver.
- ^Dong, Sun-hwa (February 17, 2020)."21.7%:Crash Landing on Yousets record for tvN drama ".The Korea Times.RetrievedApril 28,2024.
- ^"January 16, 2016 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 응답하라1988<본> 18.803%
- ^"January 21, 2017 Nationwide Cable Ratings"(in Korean). Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 쓸쓸하고찬란하신도깨비<본> 18.680%
- ^"GoblinRom-Com Sets New Milestone for Cable Soaps ".The Chosun Ilbo. January 23, 2017.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
- ^Mahanta, Sushmita (December 29, 2024)."When the Stars Gossipand other upcoming K-dramas set to release in January 2025 ".Lifestyle Asia.RetrievedJanuary 6,2025.
- ^Park, Jin-hai (December 23, 2024)."Lee Min-ho makes return to TV in Netflix K-dramaWhen the Stars Gossip,a romcom in space ".South China Morning Post.RetrievedJanuary 4,2025.
- ^Ko, Dong-hwan (April 10, 2016)."Comedy Big Leagueno laughing matter ".The Korea Times.RetrievedJuly 20,2016.
- ^"CJ ENM wins exclusive S. Korean media rights to Asian football matches".Yonhap News Agency.January 29, 2020.RetrievedMay 4,2021.
- ^"티빙, tvN·XtvN과 '유로 2020' 독점 생중계"(in Korean). ET News. May 24, 2021.RetrievedMay 24,2021.
- ^Hellbusch, Lucas (July 9, 2021)."CJ E&M and Bundesliga agree broadcast deal".Bundesliga International.RetrievedApril 26,2023.
- ^Jones, Rory (May 3, 2022)."UFC lands on CJ ENM in South Korea".SportsPro.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^"April 28, 2024 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 눈물의여왕<본> 24.850%
- ^"February 16, 2020 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(사랑의불시착<본>) 21.683%
- ^"Reply 1988Writes Cable Television History ".Stoo Asaie.
- ^"January 16, 2016 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 응답하라1988<본> 18.803%
- ^"January 21, 2017 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 쓸쓸하고찬란하신도깨비<본> 18.680%
- ^"September 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 미스터션샤인<본> 18.129%
- ^"February 14, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.co.kr.RetrievedFebruary 16,2021.
- ^"March 5, 2023 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedMarch 5,2023.
- ^"December 4, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedDecember 4,2022.
- ^ab"Nielsen Korea".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedMay 3,2021.
- ^"June 12, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(우리들의블루스<본>) 14.597%
- ^"October 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 월화드라마(백일의낭군님<본>) 14.412%
- ^"May 28, 2020 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 슬기로운 의사생활<본> 14.142%
- ^"September 16, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 슬기로운의사생활2<본> 14.080%
- ^"October 10, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(갯마을차차차<본>) 12.665%
- ^"March 12, 2016 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 시그널<본> 12.544%
- ^"September 1, 2019 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(호텔델루나<본>) 12.001%
- ^"February 20, 2024 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 내남편과결혼해줘<본> 11.951%
- ^"April 3, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 스물다섯스물하나<본> 11.513%
- ^"December 28, 2013 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 응답하라1994 11.509%
- ^"January 18, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 수목드라마(슬기로운감빵생활<본>) 11.195%
- ^"April 28, 2024 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 눈물의여왕<본> 6,399
- ^"February 16, 2020 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(사랑의불시착<본>) 6,337
- ^"February 14, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(철인왕후조선중전영혼가출스캔들<본>) 4,749
- ^"September 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 미스터션샤인<본> 4,631
- ^"March 5, 2023 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielson Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 일타스캔들<본> 4,329
- ^"December 4, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 슈룹<본> 4,049
- ^"September 16, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 슬기로운의사생활2<본> 3,853
- ^"September 1, 2019 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(호텔델루나<본>) 3,674
- ^"June 12, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(우리들의블루스<본>) 3,419
- ^"October 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 월화드라마(백일의낭군님<본>) 3,264
- ^"October 10, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(갯마을차차차<본>) 3,237
- ^"January 18, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 수목드라마(슬기로운감빵생활<본>) 3,063
- ^"April 3, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 스물다섯스물하나<본> 3,047
- ^"January 13, 2019 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(알함브라궁전의추억<본>) 2,853
- ^"October 9, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 작은아씨들<본> 11.105%
- ^"October 24, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 특별기획지리산<본> 2,586
- ^"November 29, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 수목드라마(남자친구<본>) 2,473
- ^"March 4, 2019 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 월화드라마(왕이된남자<본>) 2,447
- ^"June 27, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings".Nielsen Korea.RetrievedJuly 3,2024.
1st (tvN) 토일드라마(하이바이마마<본>) 1,915
External links
edit- Official website(in Korean)