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tvN is a South Korean nationwide pay television channel owned by CJ ENM, operating as part of the CJ E&M entertainment division. Launched in 2006 and available via cable, satellite (SkyLife), and IPTV, tvN sits at the top of the Korean terrestrial-and-cable television hierarchy alongside the three major public broadcasters, and in the 2010s its drama output began systematically outrating them on key demographic metrics. The channel's identity was shaped by a string of genre-defining dramas that built a recognizable house aesthetic: character-dense writing, high production values, and a willingness to take structural risks that network television could not afford commercially. "Reply 1988" and the broader Reply series, which began in 2012, established tvN as the destination for nostalgia-anchored ensemble storytelling. "Signal" (2016) brought prestige-thriller ambitions to the Korean cable landscape. "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" (2016), known internationally as Goblin, became one of the most-watched Korean dramas globally to that point. "Crash Landing on You" (2019) entered Netflix's global Top 10 in multiple markets simultaneously and cemented tvN as the channel most associated with the Korean drama exports that reshaped international streaming consumption in the early 2020s. Additional landmark titles include "Vincenzo" (2021), "Hospital Playlist" (2020), and "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021). The 2022 lineup reinforced tvN's drama dominance, delivering "Twenty-Five Twenty-One," "Our Blues," and the fantasy epic "Alchemy of Souls." "Queen of Tears" (2024), starring Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won, became the highest-rated drama in tvN history, peaking above 24% national viewership. In 2025, tvN again dominated both drama popularity and cable viewership ratings across all major audience metrics, cementing its position as South Korea's number-one content channel. For 2026, the channel's most anticipated slate includes "Mad Concrete Dreams" (March 2026) with Ha Jung-woo and Im Soo-jung, and the long-awaited return of "Signal" in celebration of tvN's 20th anniversary. tvN dramas are among the most widely exported Korean content, with Netflix holding international rights to a substantial portion of the catalogue. CJ ENM, tvN's parent, also operates Mnet and the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), and its streaming arm TVING serves as the exclusive digital home for tvN's full content library in Korea.
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Crash Landing on You cast, tvN 2019 (CC BY 3.0)

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Ki Su-jong (Lead)Ha Jung-wooActor
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Lee Ga Kyung (lead)Kim Yoo JungActor
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Kang Seong-jae (Lead)Park Ji-hoonActor
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SupportingHan Dong-heeActor
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RegularIm Joo HwanActor
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Lee Ha-iRoh Yoon-seoActor
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LeadSeol In-ahActor
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LeadAhn Bo-hyunActor
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Crown Princess (Supporting)Han Dong-heeActor
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Oh Han-byeol (Lead)Kim Young-daeActor
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Blue Flower (Alchemy of Souls 2 OST)OST
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Bang Yeong-juRoh Yoon-seoActor
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LeadAhn Bo-hyunActor
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SupportingLim NayoungActor
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Kang's KitchenVariety Show
HostKang Ho DongArtist
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SupportingYoon Kyung-hoActor
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Fans Also Ask

What does tvN stand for?
tvN originally stood for Total Variety Network. It is a South Korean cable and IPTV channel operated by CJ ENM that has become one of Korea's leading destinations for premium K-drama and entertainment content since launching in 2006.
When did tvN launch?
tvN launched on October 9, 2006, as a cable television channel in South Korea under CJ ENM. It began as an entertainment-focused network and gradually built its reputation as a prestige drama destination through the 2010s.
What are tvN's most popular dramas?
tvN's highest-rated dramas include Crash Landing on You, Reply 1988, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, and Queen of Tears, which set a new cable ratings record in 2024. Reply 1988's finale hit 18.8% nationwide audience share, a cable record that stood for three years.
Can I watch tvN outside of Korea?
Yes. tvN dramas are licensed internationally and widely available on streaming platforms including Netflix and Viki, which carry the content for global audiences. Many titles are available with subtitles in multiple languages.
Is tvN the same as TVING?
tvN is a cable television channel. TVING is CJ ENM's separate streaming platform. While tvN dramas are available on TVING, the two are distinct products -- tvN broadcasts on cable and IPTV, while TVING is an OTT subscription service.

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