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TvN (South Korean TV channel)

South Korean television network

South Korean television network

FieldValue
nametvN
logoLogo tvN.svg
logo_size250px
logo_captionLogo used since 2021
logo_altAn image of tvN's red logo.
launch_date
picture_format1080i HDTV
ownerCJ ENM Entertainment Division (CJ Group)
key_peopleKang Ho-sung (President & CEO)
countrySouth Korea
area
headquartersCJ E&M Center, 66 Sangamsan-ro, Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea
languageKorean
former_namesChannel M (Asian feed)
sister_channels
website
online_serv_1TVING (South Korea)
online_chan_1

tvN (originally standing for Total Variety Network) is a South Korean nationwide pay television network owned by CJ ENM Entertainment Division. tvN programming consists of a variety of entertainment content focused on television series and variety shows. It is available on cable, on satellite through SkyLife, and on IPTV platforms in South Korea. Since 2014, the network has been headed by Kang Ho-sung. From June 28, 2010, to April 30, 2013, tvN Go was broadcast by renting a channel from Korea DMB.

Logos

File:TvN Logo 2006.svg|2006–08 File:TvN Logo 2008.svg|2008–12 File:TvN Logo 2012.svg|2012–21 File:Logo tvN.svg|since 2021

Programming

Dramas

tvN dramas are exported to various countries in Asia and the Americas. tvN's highest-rated television series are Queen of Tears, Crash Landing on You, Reply 1988 and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God. The final episode of Queen of Tears recorded a 24.850% nationwide audience share, making it the third highest ratings recorded by a Korean cable television drama. While Crash Landing on You became the first tvN drama to cross 20% ratings, and was critically acclaimed for its screenplay, direction and performances. Reply 1988 received both critical and audience acclaim, with its finale episode achieved an 18.8% nationwide audience share and making it the highest rated drama in Korean cable television history for the next three years. In addition, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God was 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. It received critical acclaim and became a cultural phenomenon in South Korea.

To date, tvN dramas hold 28 spots of the 50 on the list of highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television.

AirtimeSeriesKorean titleStart date
Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST)Spring Fever스프링 피버January 5, 2026
Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST)Undercover Miss Hong언더커버 미쓰홍January 17, 2026

Variety shows

AirtimeShowKorean titleStart date
Sunday at 19:45 (KST)Comedy Big League코미디빅리그
Saturday at 19:40 (KST)DoReMi Market도레미 마켓
Wednesday at 20:40 (KST)You Quiz on the Block유 퀴즈 온 더 블럭

Sports

Along with sporting lineups aired on tvN – tvN Sports was launched as a standalone channel in 2022.

;Football

  • AFC (2021–24)
    • National teams
    • Clubs
      • AFC Champions League
      • AFC Cup
      • AFC Futsal Club Championship
  • UEFA European Championship (until 2028)
  • Germany: Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, DFL-Supercup (2021-24)

;Mixed martial arts

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship

;Baseball

  • World Baseball Classic
  • KBO

;Basketball

  • KBL

;Tennis

  • Australian Open
  • Wimbledon
  • US Open

Viewership ratings

The table below lists the top 20 dramas with the highest average audience share ratings (nationwide), corresponding episode with highest rating and the date.

#SeriesNationwide household rating (Nielsen)Final episode dateRef.
1Queen of Tears24.850%April 28, 2024
2Crash Landing on You21.683%February 16, 2020title=February 16, 2020 Nationwide Cable Ratingsurl=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20200216website=Nielsen Koreaaccess-date=July 3, 2024quote=1st (tvN) 토일드라마(사랑의불시착) 21.683%}}
3Reply 198818.803%January 16, 2016
4Guardian: The Lonely and Great God18.680%January 21, 2017
5Mr. Sunshine18.129%September 30, 2018title=September 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratingsurl=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20180930website=Nielsen Koreaaccess-date=July 3, 2024quote=1st (tvN) 미스터션샤인 18.129%}}
6Mr. Queen17.371%February 14, 2021
7Bon Appétit, Your Majesty17.107%September 28, 2025
8Crash Course in Romance17.038%March 5, 2023
9Under the Queen's Umbrella16.852%December 4, 2022
10Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born16.458%November 17, 2024
11Vincenzo14.636%May 2, 2021title=Nielsen Koreaurl=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20210502website=Nielsen Koreaaccess-date=May 3, 2021}}
12Our Blues14.597%June 12, 2022
13100 Days My Prince14.412%October 30, 2018title=October 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratingsurl=https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20181030website=Nielsen Koreaaccess-date=July 3, 2024quote=1st (tvN) 월화드라마(백일의낭군님) 14.412%}}
14Hospital Playlist14.142%May 28, 2020title=May 28, 2020 Nationwide Cable Ratingsurl=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20200528website=Nielsen Koreaaccess-date=July 3, 2024quote=1st (tvN) 슬기로운 의사생활 14.142%}}
15Hospital Playlist 214.080%September 16, 2021
16Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha12.665%October 17, 2021
17Signal12.544%March 12, 2016
18Hotel del Luna12.001%September 1, 2019title=September 1, 2019 Nationwide Cable Ratingsurl=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20190901website=Nielsen Koreaaccess-date=July 3, 2024quote=1st (tvN) 토일드라마(호텔델루나) 12.001%}}
19Marry My Husband11.951%February 20, 2024title=February 20, 2024 Nationwide Cable Ratingsurl=https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20190304website=Nielsen Koreaaccess-date=July 3, 2024quote=1st (tvN) 내남편과결혼해줘 11.951%}}
20Twenty-Five Twenty-One11.513%April 3, 2022title=April 3, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratingsurl=https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20220403website=Nielsen Koreaaccess-date=July 3, 2024quote=1st (tvN) 스물다섯스물하나 11.513%}}

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.

#SeriesNationwide viewers
number in million
(Nielsen)Final episode dateRef.
1Queen of Tears6.399April 28, 2024
2Crash Landing on You6.337February 16, 2020
3Mr. Queen4.749February 14, 2021
4Mr. Sunshine4.631September 30, 2018
5Crash Course in Romance4.329March 5, 2023
6Bon Appétit, Your Majesty4.213September 28, 2025
7Under the Queen's Umbrella4.029December 4, 2022
8Hospital Playlist 23.853September 16, 2021
9Vincenzo3.841May 2, 2021
10Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born3.840November 17, 2024
11Hotel del Luna3.674September 1, 2019
12Our Blues3.419June 12, 2022
13100 Days My Prince3.264October 30, 2018
14Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha3.237October 17, 2021
15Prison Playbook3.063January 18, 2018
16Twenty-Five Twenty-One3.047April 3, 2022
17Marry My Husband2.938February 20, 2024
18Memories of the Alhambra2.853January 20, 2019
19Little Women2.618October 9, 2022title=October 9, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratingsurl=https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20221009website=Nielsen Koreaaccess-date=July 3, 2024quote=1st (tvN) 작은아씨들 11.105%}}
20Jirisan2.586December 12, 2021

Notes

References

References

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