tvN is a Korean cable channel and its dramas are popular in and outside Korea. The channel has many hit dramas on its record. The channel continues to have high ratings with interesting plots and Hallyu actors in its cast.
Here is a list of the highest rated tvN dramas so far (every year) (updated article).
The drama “Crash Landing On You” (2019-2020) with hyun bin It is Son Ye Jin makes tvN history by breaking the highest ratings record. With the drama’s final episode, the drama’s ratings reached 21.7%. The love story of the North Korean soldier and the South Korean chaebol hooked the country.
2. “Goblin” – 20.5%
The drama “Goblin” also titled “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” aired in 2016-2017 starring Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook and more. Inside and outside Korea, the drama was extremely popular. There was definitely a “Goblin mania”. The drama’s final episode reached its highest personal ratings at 20.5%. “Goblin” held tvN’s highest rated record until “Crash Landing on You” broke it.
3. “Response 1988” – 18.8%
The “Replies” series was popular and “Reply 1988” (2015-2016) was the most popular. The last episode reached 18.8%. girls’ Dayin Hye Ri, bogum park, Go Kyung Pyo, Ryu Jun Yeol It is Lee Donghwi acted in the drama.
The historical drama “Mr. Sunshine” (2018) with Lee Byung Hun It is Kim Tae Ri it had a big budget and received a lot of love inside and outside Korea. The drama scored 18.1% of the ratings in its latest episode.
The historical drama comedy “Mr. Queen” (2020-2021) starring Shin HyeSun and Kim JungHyun was also popular. The drama started at 8.0% and continued to increase its ratings up to 17.4% in the final episode.
6. “Intensive Romance Course” – 17%
Romance drama “Crash Course in Romance” (2023) starred Jeon DoYeon It is Jung Kyung Ho. The drama started at 4.0% but gained a lot of popularity week after week with its love story, elite education and scandals. The drama hit 17% with its latest episode.
The historical drama “Under The Queen’s Umbrella” (2022) starred Kim HyeSoo, Kim HaeSook, Choi WonYoung, Moon SangMin, SF9’s Chani, Yoo SeonHo, Kim MinGi, and more. It was a hit drama. Starting with 7.6%, the drama gained viewership and reached 16.852% in its latest episode. The story of the queen, her children and all the passionate political schemes.
Black comedy drama “Vincenzo” (2021) starring Song JoongKi, Jeon YeoBeen, 2PM’s Ok TaecYeon, Kim YeoJin, and Kwak DongYeon was popular. The drama was also available on Netflix at the same time. Drama started at 7.7% and ended at 14.6%. Viewers were stunned by the incredible acting and captivating storyline of a mafia consigliere getting rid of the bad guys.
The life drama “Our Blues” (2022) starring Lee ByungHun, Shin MinA, Han JiMin, Kim WooBin, Cha SeoungWon and Lee Jung Eun attracted a lot of interest with its touching story and talented cast. Drama started at 7.3% and ended at 14.6%.
Comedy historical drama “100 Days My Prince” (2018) starring EXOin TO DO and Nam JiHyun was also one of tvN’s most popular dramas. The last episode of the drama reached 14.4%.
The drama “Hospital Playlist” (2020) with Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung HoIt is Kim Dae Myung it was popular. The drama continued to rise in ratings and reached 14.1% in its last episode. The story of these close friends who worked at the hospital interested many.
12. “Signal” – 12.5%
The drama “Signal” (2016) with Lee JeHoon, Kim Hye SooIt is Choi Jinwoong it was also a success. The drama achieved 12.5% of ratings with its latest episode. This drama is often mentioned as one of the best K-Dramas in the international K-Drama community.
UI and Yeo Jin Goo viewers hooked on the ghostly fantasy drama “Hotel del Luna”. The drama was so popular that many are hoping for a second season. The drama reached 12.0% in its latest episode.
