tvN Continues Hit Streak with Diverse Dramas and Variety Shows in Second Half of the Year

tvN is set to maintain its winning momentum in the latter half of the year, building on the success of its dramas and variety shows. The channel has dominated content trends with hits like 'The Tyrant's Chef' and 'Mr. President Project,' which have shattered viewership records.

'The Tyrant's Chef,' a weekend drama, achieved a peak viewership rating of 18.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area and topped Netflix's global non-English TV show category, garnering immense popularity both domestically and internationally. Its unique blend of fantasy romantic comedy with traditional Korean cuisine has been widely praised.

Meanwhile, the Monday-Tuesday drama 'Mr. President Project' debuted strongly, recording an average viewership of 7.8% and a peak of 8.9% in its first week in the Seoul metropolitan area, making it the highest-rated tvN Monday-Tuesday drama of the year. Actor Han Suk-kyu's comedic transformation has been met with rave reviews.

In variety programming, 'You Quiz on the Block' featured a legendary appearance by Bill Gates, generating massive buzz. 'Iron Girls 2' has captivated audiences with its inspiring narrative of solidarity and growth as the cast pursues their boxing championship dreams, accumulating over 580 million views.

The upcoming lineup for the second half of the year includes dramas like 'Typhoon Corporation,' 'Hateful Love,' and 'Pro Bono,' alongside variety shows such as 'Kim Chang-ok Show,' 'House on Wheels: Hokkaido,' a spin-off of 'Earth Arcade,' 'Sixth Sense: City Tour' Season 2, 'Perfect Glow,' and 'I Am a Boxer.' 'Typhoon Corporation' will focus on the struggles of a rookie trading company president during the 1997 IMF crisis, while 'Hateful Love' explores the romance between a top star and a reporter.

tvN aims to solidify its position as a leading channel by continuing to deliver captivating content that sets trends and sparks conversations.

tvN had previously foreshadowed a unique 2025 with its content strategy. The channel is determined to carry its content power into the latter half of the year to solidify its dominant position. The head of tvN's channel business expressed gratitude for viewer support and anticipation for the upcoming new shows. tvN is committed to proving its influence by consistently leading content trends.