TvN (South Korean TV channel)
South Korean television network
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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.
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
Logo used since 2021 | |
| Country | South Korea |
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| Broadcast area |
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| Headquarters | CJ E&M Center, 66 Sangamsan-ro, Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea |
| Programming | |
| Language | Korean |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| 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 |
Logos
2006–08
2008–12
2012–21
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.[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.
| Airtime | Series | Korean title | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST) | Siren's Kiss | 세이렌 | March 2, 2026[11] |
| Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST) | Mad Concrete Dreams | 대한민국에서 건물주 되는 법 | March 14, 2026[12] |
Variety shows
| Airtime | Show | Korean title | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday at 19:45 (KST) | Comedy Big League[13] | 코미디빅리그 | September 17, 2011 |
| Saturday at 19:40 (KST) | DoReMi Market | 도레미 마켓 | April 7, 2018 |
| Wednesday at 20:40 (KST) | You Quiz on the Block | 유 퀴즈 온 더 블럭 | August 29, 2018 |
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)[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]
- Mixed martial arts
Viewership ratings
The following dramas air on tvN with the highest average audience share ratings (nationwide).
By household ratings
| # | 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] |
| 4 | Guardian: The Lonely and Great God | 18.680% | January 21, 2017 | [21] |
| 5 | Mr. Sunshine | 18.129% | September 30, 2018 | [22] |
| 6 | Mr. Queen | 17.371% | February 14, 2021 | [23] |
| 7 | Bon Appétit, Your Majesty | 17.107% | September 28, 2025 | [24] |
| 8 | Crash Course in Romance | 17.038% | March 5, 2023 | [25] |
| 9 | Under the Queen's Umbrella | 16.852% | December 4, 2022 | [26] |
| 10 | Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born | 16.458% | November 17, 2024 | [27] |
| 11 | Vincenzo | 14.636% | May 2, 2021 | [28] |
| 12 | Our Blues | 14.597% | June 12, 2022 | [29] |
| 13 | 100 Days My Prince | 14.412% | October 30, 2018 | [30] |
| 14 | Hospital Playlist | 14.142% | May 28, 2020 | [31] |
| 15 | Hospital Playlist 2 | 14.080% | September 16, 2021 | [32] |
| 16 | Undercover Miss Hong | 13.121% | March 8, 2026 | [33] |
| 17 | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | 12.665% | October 17, 2021 | [34] |
| 18 | Signal | 12.544% | March 12, 2016 | [35] |
| 19 | Hotel del Luna | 12.001% | September 1, 2019 | [36] |
| 20 | Marry My Husband | 11.951% | February 20, 2024 | [37] |
By viewers
| # | Series | Nationwide viewers number in million (Nielsen) |
Final episode date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen of Tears | 6.399 | April 28, 2024 | [18] |
| 2 | Crash Landing on You | 6.337 | February 16, 2020 | [19] |
| 3 | Mr. Queen | 4.749 | February 14, 2021 | [23] |
| 4 | Mr. Sunshine | 4.631 | September 30, 2018 | [22] |
| 5 | Crash Course in Romance | 4.329 | March 5, 2023 | [25] |
| 6 | Bon Appétit, Your Majesty | 4.213 | September 28, 2025 | [24] |
| 7 | Under the Queen's Umbrella | 4.029 | December 4, 2022 | [26] |
| 8 | Hospital Playlist 2 | 3.853 | September 16, 2021 | [32] |
| 9 | Vincenzo | 3.841 | May 2, 2021 | [28] |
| 10 | Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born | 3.840 | November 17, 2024 | [27] |
| 11 | Hotel del Luna | 3.674 | September 1, 2019 | [36] |
| 12 | Our Blues | 3.419 | June 12, 2022 | [29] |
| 13 | 100 Days My Prince | 3.264 | October 30, 2018 | [30] |
| 14 | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha | 3.237 | October 17, 2021 | [34] |
| 15 | Undercover Miss Hong | 3.131 | March 8, 2026 | [33] |
| 16 | Prison Playbook | 3.063 | January 18, 2018 | [38] |
| 17 | Twenty-Five Twenty-One | 3.047 | April 3, 2022 | [39] |
| 18 | Marry My Husband | 2.938 | February 20, 2024 | [37] |
| 19 | Memories of the Alhambra | 2.853 | January 20, 2019 | [40] |
| 20 | Little Women | 2.618 | October 9, 2022 | [41] |
Notes
- All 10 South Korea matches on tvN, plus selected matches on tvN Show & TVING; shared with Coupang Play
- Finals tournament only
- The number of viewers was released on Nielsen starting January 2018.