Recently, YouTube channel tvN Drama posted a video on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of tvN's broadcast. The video summarizes successful works that have received much affection from viewers.
In the video, a series of famous TV series of tvN appeared such as "Love Star", "Carrying You to Run", "My Uncle", "Reply 1997", "Talented Doctors", "Landing at You", "The Bull's Cheatleader", "Jeongnyeon", "The Horrific Hotel", "The Gentleman of Sunshine"...
In addition, there are many famous entertainment programs such as "Three Meals a Day", "Earth Arcade", "You Quiz on the Block", "Grandpas Over Flowers", "Youn's Kitchen"... evoking beautiful memories for viewers.
tvN sends a message: "Our 20 years, countless joys that we have experienced together during that time. I hope you continue to expect tvN - which will bring even more joy in the 20th anniversary in 2026".
Throughout its operation, tvN has had many popular works, so blockbusters such as "Secret Garden", "Vincenzo", "Signal", "Reply 1988", "Misaeng" could not appear all in the video. This is understandable due to the limited duration.
However, what many people are paying attention to is the absence of "Queen of Tears" - the work that set a record for the highest rating (viewership) in tvN history.
The movie "Queen of Tears" starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, broadcast in 2024, recorded a rating of 24.9% (according to Nielsen Korea) - the highest since tvN was established, causing a great stir globally.
Many viewers expressed regret: "A successful movie like'Queen of Tears' being eliminated is unacceptable", "Although it is also the top rating film of the station, completely eliminating it is too much", "At least let Hong Hae In appear"...
Kim Ji Won's fans are upset because "Queen of Tears" is not only a movie with a record rating on tvN, but the actress herself when playing Hong Hae In has invested a lot in styling. In this movie, Kim Ji Won wore 166 different outfits when playing a tycoon.
According to Korean media, tvN's removal of "Queen of Tears" in the commemorative video may be related to the private scandal of male lead actor Kim Soo Hyun.
In March last year, Kim Soo Hyun was suddenly accused of dating the late actress Kim Sae Ron for 6 years, since she was a minor.
Kim Soo Hyun held a press conference to deny it, and also sued the head of YouTube channel GaroSero (Kim Se Ui) and Kim Sae Ron's family for defamation, demanding 12 billion won in compensation.
The legal battle between Kim Soo Hyun and the late actor's family is still ongoing and has not had a final result. However, Kim Soo Hyun is heavily affected by this scandal.
A series of brands have terminated their contracts with him, the original Disney+ drama "Knock-Off" starring Kim Soo Hyun, which was about to air, has also been postponed for release for no reason.
Since the press conference on March 31, 2025, Kim Soo Hyun has never appeared again in public.
In addition to the main lawsuit with Kim Sae Ron's family and YouTuber Kim Se Ui, the actor is facing many lawsuits with brands and labels he has collaborated with.
