Many smash hit shows have been broadcast on tvN, so these days K-Dramas that air on tvN are generally highly anticipated by the audience.
Today we're looking at the tvN dramas with the highest ratings!
Highest Premiere Episode Viewer Rating
In the early years of cable TV in Korea, dramas received little attention, however in recent years they have become hugely popular due to a more diverse range of topics, among other things.
In particular, tvN is known for putting out really successful dramas, so their premiere viewership and ratings tend to be very good.
Let's look at the rankings for premieres!
Hospital Playlist (슬기로운 의사생활) - 2021
Premiere Rating: 10.007%
Jirisan (지리산) - 2021
Premiere Rating: 9.097%
Mr. Sunshine (미스터 션샤인) - 2018
Premiere Rating: 8.852%
Encounter (남자친구) - 2019
Premiere Rating: 8.683%
Mr. Queen (철인왕후) - 2021
Premiere Rating: 8.030%
Vincenzo (빈센조) - 2021
Premiere Rating: 7.659%
Stranger (비밀의 숲) - 2020
Premiere Rating: 7.627%
Memories Of The Alhambra (알함브라 궁전의 추억) - 2019
Premiere Rating: 7.507%
Hotel Del Luna (호텔 델루나) - 2019
Premiere Rating: 7.327%
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (갯마을 차차차) - 2021
Premiere Rating: 6.821%
Arthdal Chronicles (아스달 연대기) - 2019
Premiere Rating: 6.729%
Mine (마인) - 2021
Premiere Rating: 6.565%
Highest Viewer Ratings
Aside from the premieres, there are also the rankings for the episodes with the highest viewership ratings.
Crash Landing On You (사랑의 불시착) - 2020
Highest Rating: 21.683% (Episode 16)
Reply 1988 (응답하라 1988) - 2016
Highest Rating 18.803% (Episode 20)
Goblin (도깨비) - 2017
Highest Rating 18.68% (Episode 16)
Mr. Sunshine (미스터 션샤인) - 2018
Highest Rating 18.129% (Episode 24)
Mr. Queen (철인왕후) - 2021
Highest Rating: 17.371% (Episode 20)
Vincenzo (빈센조) - 2021
Highest Rating: 14.636% (Episode 20)
100 Days My Prince (백일의 낭군님) - 2018
Highest Rating: 14.412% (Episode 16)
Hospital Playlist (슬기로운 의사생활) - 2020
Highest Rating: 14.142% (Episode 12)
Hospital Playlist 2 (슬기로운 의사생활 2) - 2021
Highest Rating: 14.080% (Episode 12)
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (갯마을 차차차) - 2021
Highest Rating: 12.665% (Episode 16)
Signal (시그널) - 2016
Highest Rating 12.544% (Episode 16)
Hotel Del Luna (호텔 델루나) - 2019
Highest Rating: 12.001% (Episode 16)
13th-24th Highest Rated tvN Dramas
Rank | Title | Rating |
13 | Prison Playbook (슬기로운 감빵생활) 2017 | 11.195% |
14 | The Crowned Clown (왕이 된 남자) 2019 | 10.851% |
15 | Mine (마인) 2021 | 10.512% |
16 | Reply 1994 (응답하라 1994) 2013 | 10.431% |
17 | Encounter (남자친구) 2019 | 10.329% |
18 | Memories of the Alhambra (알함브라 궁전의 추억) 2019 | 10.025% |
19 | Another Miss Oh (또! 오해영) 2016 | 9.991% |
20 | Stranger (비밀의 숲) 2020 | 9.408% |
| 21 | Jirisan (지리산) 2021 | 9.097% |
22 | Lawless Lawyer (무법 변호사) 2018 | 8.937% |
23 | Record of Youth (청운기록) 2020 | 8.740% |
24 | What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (김비서가 왜 그럴까) 2018 | 8.665% |
*As of October 24, 2021
So, did your faves make the cut?
If you're needing a drama rec, you can refer to this list for some of the most popular dramas to date!
Hope this has been fun and helpful for you!
