tvN Announces 2025 Drama Lineup: Will It Produce More Hits like “Queen of Tears” and “Lovely Runner”?

Go Youn-jung’s “Hospital Playlist”Spin-off Delayed For Next Year? tvN Unveils 2025 Lineup

tvN Dominates Broadcast Channel Brand Power Index (BPI)

tvN has once again secured its position as the leading channel in the Broadcast Channel Brand Power Index (BPI) for 2024. This index, a collaborative effort between CJ ENM and independent research firms, evaluates brand strength based on audience perceptions and engagement. Scoring 47.2 points among viewers aged 20 to 49, tvN outshines other competitors including MBC, SBS, KBS, and JTBC.

Anticipated 2025 Drama Lineup

When the Stars Gossip

Debuting on January 4, When the Stars Gossip marks Korea’s first “space office”drama. The narrative unfolds on a zero-gravity space station, following Eve, a commanding boss, and Gong Ryong, a perplexing visitor with a secret mission.

Seochodong

Seochodong delves into the world of law in Seocho-dong, spotlighting associates from various firms. This legal drama features notable stars Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young and reflects on their camaraderie during lunch breaks amidst a competitive professional landscape.

Typhoon Sergeant

Typhoon Sergeant transports viewers back to the tumultuous 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. The story centers on a young CEO’s battle to preserve his family’s business, Typhoon Corporation, during the IMF turmoil. Starring Lee Junho and Geum Sae-rok, this series promises an emotional exploration of familial ties.

Divorce Insurance

In Divorce Insurance, audiences are treated to an office romantic comedy. This series follows a daring team at an insurance firm that innovates a product designed to capitalize on divorce. Featuring a talented cast including Lee Dong-wook and Lee Joo-bin, this drama is expected to generate significant buzz.

The Queen Who Crowns

The Queen Who Crowns is a captivating historical drama that reinterprets the relationship between Queen Won Gyeong and her husband, King Taejong Lee Bang-won. With Cha Joo-young and Lee Hyun-uk in lead roles, the show uses new perspectives to enhance its storytelling. The initial episodes will be available on TVING on January 6 at 2 PM, followed by its tvN broadcast at 8:50 PM.

Unknown Seoul

Unknown Seoul is a romantic coming-of-age tale about twin sisters who trade lives in search of true love. Starring Park Bo-young, who is taking on a dual role for the first time, the drama combines emotional depth with thrilling elements, under the direction of Park Shin-woo.

My Happy Home

My Happy Home tells the story of a family drawn into counterfeit operations to address medical debt. This unique plot promises both humor and intensity as the characters navigate challenges with crime syndicates, crafted by the accomplished Choi I-rang.

The Tyrant’s Chef

The Tyrant’s Chef offers a fantasy survival romance featuring a French chef who time-travels to meet a tyrannical king. Directed by Jang Tae-yu, this drama is set to take audiences on a thrilling journey across centuries.

The Potato Lab

In The Potato Lab, viewers will find a warm comic romance unfolding in a mountain valley filled with laughter and tears over potatoes. Featuring the talents of Lee Sun-bin and Kang Tae-oh, this series is expected to blend humor with emotional narrative.

My Dearest Nemesis

My Dearest Nemesis, based on a widely acclaimed Naver webtoon, follows the lives of Baek Su-jeong, a haunted team leader, and Ban Joo-yeon, a chaebol heir. This anticipated drama may offer engaging chemistry as stars Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook take center stage in 2025.

Please Quit Drinking

Please Quit Drinking explores the complexities of relationships and addiction. The story follows a woman seeking sobriety while reuniting with a doctor with a more significant drinking problem. Starring Sooyoung Choi and Gong Myung, the show promotes an important message about alcohol cessation.

The Fairy and the Cowherd

Lastly, The Fairy and the Cowherd presents a fantasy romance centered on a high school girl who uses her shamanic powers to rescue her first love. With fresh talent Jo Yi-hyun and Chu Young-woo, this drama merges romance with supernatural elements, offering a compelling viewing experience.

With such a captivating array of new dramas, tvN signals an exciting year ahead in 2025, promising fresh stories and unforgettable characters.

Source: Daum

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