TvN (South Korean TV channel)

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.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} 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.

For the Southeast Asian TV channel, see tvN (Asian TV channel).

tvN

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	1080i HDTV
Ownership
Owner	CJ ENM Entertainment Division (CJ Group)
Key people	Kang Ho-sung (President & CEO)
Sister channels	tvN Drama tvN Show tvN Story tvN Sports tvN Asia Mnet Mnet Japan OCN OCN Movies OCN Movies 2 CATCH ON 1 CATCH ON 2 tvN Movies (Asia) Chunghwa TV Tooniverse DIA TV UXN
History
Launched	October 9, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-10-09)
Former names	Channel M (Asian feed)
Links
Website	tvn.cjenm.com
Availability
Streaming media
TVING (South Korea)	Live C00551

Logo

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  2006–08
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  2008–12
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  2012–21
• 
  since 2021

Programming

See also: List of programs broadcast by tvN (South Korean TV channel)

News

• tvN e-News 9

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.^[6] While Crash Landing on You became the first tvN drama to cross 20% ratings, and was critically acclaimed for its screenplay, direction and performances.^[7] 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.^[8] 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.^[9] It received critical acclaim and became a cultural phenomenon in South Korea.^[10]

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

Currently airing tvN dramas

Airtime	Series	Korean title	Start date
Saturday and Saturday at 21:20 (KST)	Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born	정년이	October 12, 2024[11]
Monday and Tuesday at 21:00 (KST)	Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard	좋거나 나쁜 동재	October 14, 2024[12]

Variety shows

Currently airing tvN variety shows

Airtime	Show	Korean title	Start date
Wednesday at 20:40 (KST)	You Quiz on the Block	유 퀴즈 온 더 블럭	August 29, 2018 (2018-08-29)
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

Along 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)^{[lower-alpha 1]}
    • 2023 AFC Asian Cup^{[lower-alpha 2]}
    • 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
    • AFC Junior/Youth Championships
      • Men's/boys
        • AFC U-23 Championship
        • AFC U-19 Championship
        • AFC U-16 Championship
      • Women's/girls
        • AFC U-19 Women's Championship
        • AFC U-16 Women's Championship
    • AFC Futsal Championships
      • AFC Men's Futsal Championship
      • AFC U-20 Men's Futsal Championship
      • AFC Women's Futsal Championship
  • Clubs
    • AFC Champions League
    • AFC Cup
    • AFC Futsal Club Championship
• 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 (including Korea Open since 2022)

Mixed Martial Arts

• Ultimate Fighting Championship^{[lower-alpha 3][17]}

Aquatics sports

• 19th FINA World Championships
• 2022 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships

Golf

• CJ Cup (PGA Tour)

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.

Top 20 series per nationwide household rating

#	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.

Top 20 series per nationwide viewers (million)^{[note 1]}

#	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

1. all 10 South Korea matches on tvN, plus selected matches on tvN Show & TVING; shared with Coupang Play
2. Finals tournament only
3. beginning from UFC 274; live streaming on TVING for selected events

1. The number of viewers was released on Nielsen starting January 2018.

References

1. Park, Si-soo (May 9, 2014). "tvN turns disadvantages into critical edge". The Korea Times. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
2. "Cable Channels Woo Viewers Away from News". The Chosun Ilbo. January 12, 2007. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
3. Kim, Tong-hyung (March 3, 2010). "Cable TV Industry at a Crossroads". The Korea Times. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
4. "CJ E&M makes 13.3 bil. won in TV drama exports". The Korea Times. October 30, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
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6. Kim, Joon-suk (April 29, 2024). '눈물의 여왕' 시청률 24.9%…'사랑의 불시착' 넘어 tvN 드라마 시청률 1위 [Queen of Tears viewership rating of 24.9%…Surpasses Crash Landing on You, tvN drama ranking #1 in viewership ratings] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved April 29, 2024 – via Naver.
7. Dong, Sun-hwa (February 17, 2020). "21.7%: Crash Landing on You sets record for tvN drama". The Korea Times. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
8. "January 16, 2016 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 응답하라1988<본> 18.803%
9. "January 21, 2017 Nationwide Cable Ratings" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 쓸쓸하고찬란하신도깨비<본> 18.680%
10. "Goblin Rom-Com Sets New Milestone for Cable Soaps". The Chosun Ilbo. January 23, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
11. "Kim Tae Ri shines in new drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born – Release date, cast, plot, and more". The Times of India. October 12, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
12. Kim, Min-ji (October 14, 2024). '좋거나 나쁜 동재', tvN에서도 만난다...이준혁 짜릿한 귀환 ['Good or Bad Dongjae', also available on tvN...Lee Joon-hyuk's thrilling return] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Naver.
13. Ko, Dong-hwan (April 10, 2016). "Comedy Big League no laughing matter". The Korea Times. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
14. "CJ ENM wins exclusive S. Korean media rights to Asian football matches". Yonhap News Agency. January 29, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
15. "티빙, tvN·XtvN과 '유로 2020' 독점 생중계" (in Korean). ET News. May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
16. Hellbusch, Lucas (July 9, 2021). "CJ E&M and Bundesliga agree broadcast deal". Bundesliga International. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
17. Jones, Rory (May 3, 2022). "UFC lands on CJ ENM in South Korea". SportsPro. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
18. "April 28, 2024 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 눈물의여왕<본> 24.850%
19. "February 16, 2020 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(사랑의불시착<본>) 21.683%
20. "Reply 1988 Writes Cable Television History". Stoo Asaie.
21. "January 16, 2016 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 응답하라1988<본> 18.803%
22. "January 21, 2017 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 쓸쓸하고찬란하신도깨비<본> 18.680%
23. "September 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 미스터션샤인<본> 18.129%
24. "February 14, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea.co.kr. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
25. "March 5, 2023 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
26. "December 4, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
27. "Nielsen Korea". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
28. "June 12, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(우리들의블루스<본>) 14.597%
29. "October 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 월화드라마(백일의낭군님<본>) 14.412%
30. "May 28, 2020 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 슬기로운 의사생활<본> 14.142%
31. "September 16, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 슬기로운의사생활2<본> 14.080%
32. "October 10, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(갯마을차차차<본>) 12.665%
33. "March 12, 2016 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 시그널<본> 12.544%
34. "September 1, 2019 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(호텔델루나<본>) 12.001%
35. "February 20, 2024 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 내남편과결혼해줘<본> 11.951%
36. "April 3, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 스물다섯스물하나<본> 11.513%
37. "December 28, 2013 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 응답하라1994 11.509%
38. "January 18, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 수목드라마(슬기로운감빵생활<본>) 11.195%
39. "April 28, 2024 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 눈물의여왕<본> 6,399
40. "February 16, 2020 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(사랑의불시착<본>) 6,337
41. "February 14, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(철인왕후조선중전영혼가출스캔들<본>) 4,749
42. "September 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 미스터션샤인<본> 4,631
43. "March 5, 2023 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielson Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 일타스캔들<본> 4,329
44. "December 4, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 슈룹<본> 4,049
45. "September 16, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 슬기로운의사생활2<본> 3,853
46. "September 1, 2019 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(호텔델루나<본>) 3,674
47. "June 12, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(우리들의블루스<본>) 3,419
48. "October 30, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 월화드라마(백일의낭군님<본>) 3,264
49. "October 10, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(갯마을차차차<본>) 3,237
50. "January 18, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 수목드라마(슬기로운감빵생활<본>) 3,063
51. "April 3, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 스물다섯스물하나<본> 3,047
52. "January 13, 2019 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(알함브라궁전의추억<본>) 2,853
53. "October 9, 2022 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 작은아씨들<본> 11.105%
54. "October 24, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 특별기획지리산<본> 2,586
55. "November 29, 2018 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 수목드라마(남자친구<본>) 2,473
56. "March 4, 2019 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 월화드라마(왕이된남자<본>) 2,447
57. "June 27, 2021 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved July 3, 2024. 1st (tvN) 토일드라마(하이바이마마<본>) 1,915

External links

• Official website (in Korean)