TVN (South Korea)
TVN | |
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Logo used since 2012 | |
Launched | 9 October 2006 |
Owned by | CJ E&M |
Picture format | 1080i |
Slogan |
Content Trend Leader Endless Pleasures (즐거움엔 끝이 없다) Where Fun Takes Off[lower-alpha 1] |
Country | South Korea |
Headquarters |
CJ E&M Center, 66 Sangamsan-ro, Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
Formerly called | Channel M |
Replaced | TVN |
Sister channel(s) |
XtvN tvN Asia Mnet Mnet Japan Mnet America O tvN OnStyle O'live OCN XTM BtvN Channel CGV SUPER ACTION CATCH ON Chunghwa TV OGN Tooniverse DIA TV UXN (UHD, 4K) |
Website | tvN.tving.com |
Availability | |
Satellite | |
SkyLife | channel 20 (HD) |
Cable | |
Available on most South Korean cable systems | Check local listings for details |
IPTV | |
B TV | Channel 17 (HD) |
U+ TV | Channel 17 (HD) |
Olleh TV | Channel 17 (HD) |
Streaming media | |
KPlayer TV | Channel 2 (Not available in Korea.) |
Idol001 | Watch Live |
TVN (Total Variety Network; stylized as tvN) is a South Korean nationwide general entertainment network owned by CJ E&M, available on cable, SkyLife and IPTV platforms.[1][2][3][4][5] Since 2014, the network is headed by Rhee Myung-han.
Programs
News
- tvN e-News 9 (an entertainment equivalent of KBS News 9 and JTBC News 9.)
TV series
tvN dramas are exported to various countries in Asia and the Americas. tvN's highest-rated TV series are Reply 1988 and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God. Reply 1988 received both critical and audience acclaim with its finale episode recording an 18.8% nationwide audience share, making it the highest rated drama in Korean cable television history.[6][7] 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 according to Nielsen paid platform, making the episode the second highest rated in Korean cable television history.[8] It received critical acclaim and became a cultural phenomenon in South Korea.[9]
Currently, tvN dramas hold 21 spots of the 27 list of highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television.
Currently airing TV series | |||||
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Airtime | Program | Original title | Start date | Notes | |
Monday and Tuesday night at 21:30 (KST) | 100 Days My Prince | 백일의 낭군님 | September 10, 2018 | ||
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:30 (KST) | The Smile Has Left Your Eyes | 하늘에서 내리는 일억개의 별 | October 3, 2018 | ||
Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 (KST) | Room No. 9 | 나인룸 | October 6, 2018 | ||
Entertainment
Currently airing entertainment shows | |||||
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Airtime | Program | Original title | Start date | Notes | |
Monday at 23:00 (KST) | Island Master 2 | 섬총사2 | June 25, 2018 | ||
Tuesday at 20:10 (KST) | Nest Escape 3 | 둥지탈출 3 | April 17, 2018 | ||
Wednesday at 23:00 (KST) | You Quiz on the Block | 유 퀴즈 온 더 블럭 | August 29, 2018 | ||
Thursday at 23:00 (KST) | Life Bar | 인생술집 | December 8, 2016 | ||
Friday at 19:40 (KST) | A Battle of One Voice: 300 | 하나의 목소리 전쟁: 300 | August 31, 2018 | ||
Saturday at 19:40 (KST) | Amazing Saturday | 놀라운 토요일 | April 7, 2018 | ||
Saturday at 22:30 (KST) | Salty Tour | 짠내투어 | November 25, 2017 | ||
Sunday at 16:40 (KST) | Galileo: The Space Awakens | 갈릴레오 : 깨어난 우주 | July 15, 2018 | ||
Sunday at 19:40 (KST) | Comedy Big League | 코미디빅리그 | September 17, 2011 | [10] | |
Sunday at 22:40 (KST) | Great Escape | 대탈출 | July 1, 2018 | ||
Sports
Foreign partners
See also
Notes
- ↑ Since January 2017, the official corporate slogan is Content Trend Leader, while the official marketing/advertising slogan is Endless Pleasures (즐거움엔 끝이 없다, Jeulgeoum-en kkeut-i eobsda).
References
- ↑ Park, Si-soo (9 May 2014). "tvN turns disadvantages into critical edge". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
- ↑ "Cable Channels Woo Viewers Away from News". The Chosun Ilbo. 12 January 2007. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ↑ Kim, Tong-hyung (3 March 2010). "Cable TV Industry at a Crossroads". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ↑ "CJ E&M makes 13.3 bil. won in TV drama exports". The Korea Times. 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
- ↑ Sunwoo, Carla (31 October 2012). "CJ E&M sees its programs spread far and wide". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ↑ "Reply 1988 Writes Cable Television History". Stoo Asaie.
- ↑ "January 16, 2016 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea.
1st (tvN) 응답하라1988<본> 18.803%
- ↑ "January 21, 2017 Nationwide Cable Ratings" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea.
1st (tvN) 쓸쓸하고찬란하신도깨비<본> 18.680%
- ↑ "Goblin Rom-Com Sets New Milestone for Cable Soaps". The Chosun Ilbo. 23 January 2017.
- ↑ Ko, Dong-hwan (10 April 2016). "Comedy Big League no laughing matter". Korea Times. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)