JTBC facts for kids
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The JTBC Trust Building located in Digital Media City
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| Founded | 21 March 2011 |
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48-6, Sangamsan-ro, Mapo District, Seoul
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South Korea
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Area served
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Key people
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| Owner | JoongAng Holdings Ltd. (25%) DY Asset (5.92%) JoongAng Ilbo (4.99%) Warner Bros. Discovery (5.72%) S&T Dynamics (2.37%) Sungwoo Hitech (2.37%) Sungbo Cultural Foundation (1.18%) Daehan Steel (1.18%) Ace Bed Co. (1.18%) Hanssem Co. (1.18%) |
| Subsidiaries | SLL JTBC Mediacomm JTBC Mediatech JTBC Plus |
| Country | South Korea |
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| Broadcast area | South Korea, Worldwide |
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| Language(s) | Korean |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
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| Owner | JTBC |
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| Launched | 1 December 2011 (cable) |
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| JTBC On air | Watch live (only in South Korea) |
JTBC (which stands for Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company; Hangul: 제이티비씨) is a popular TV channel in South Korea. It's a nationwide channel that you pay to watch, like many channels on cable TV.
JTBC started broadcasting on December 1, 2011. It shows a bit of everything! You can watch exciting TV series, fun variety shows, and important news. Many people in South Korea think its news is just as good as the news from the three biggest TV networks.
JTBC was one of four new nationwide cable TV channels launched in South Korea in 2011. These new channels were created to offer more choices alongside the older, free-to-air TV networks like KBS, MBC, and SBS.
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A Look Back: JTBC's History
The company behind JTBC, JoongAng Ilbo, actually owned a TV station before. Back in 1964, they started the Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation (TBC). They ran TBC for 16 years.
However, in 1980, TBC was forced to join with the government-run KBS. This happened because of a special law made by the military government at the time. When JTBC started in 2011, some people thought it was like TBC coming back to life! JoongAng Ilbo even wanted to use the name Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation again, but another company already had the rights to "TBC" in South Korea.
Key Moments in JTBC's Journey
- June 26, 1964: The original Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) was launched.
- December 7, 1964: TBC-TV began broadcasting on channel 7.
- November 30, 1980: TBC-TV merged with KBS Television. This led to the creation of KBS 2TV.
- July 22, 2009: A new media law was passed in South Korea. This law made it easier for new TV channels to start.
- December 31, 2010: JTBC was chosen as one of the new "General Cable Television Channel Broadcasters."
- March 11, 2011: The JTBC company was officially created by JoongAng Ilbo.
- December 1, 2011: JTBC started broadcasting! You can find it on Channel 15.
- May 2013: A famous news anchor, Sohn Suk-hee, joined JTBC to lead its news division.
- January 2015: JTBC built a new, modern building in Digital Media City in Seoul.
- June 2019: JTBC got the rights to broadcast the Olympic Games in Korea from 2026 to 2032. That's a lot of Olympics!
What to Watch: JTBC Programs
JTBC is known for many popular shows.
- News: They have several news programs like JTBC Newsroom and After News 5.
- Dramas: JTBC has produced some of the most-watched dramas on cable TV in Korea. For example, The World of the Married and SKY Castle broke viewership records!
- Cultural Shows: You can also find shows like Begin Again, which features musicians.
- Variety Shows: They have many fun variety shows, including Knowing Bros and Let's Eat Dinner Together.
Currently Airing Dramas
| Currently airing TV series | |||
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| Airtime | Program | Original title | Start date |
| Wednesday and Thursday at 8:50 PM (KST) | Frankly Speaking | 비밀은 없어 | May 1, 2024 |
| Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 PM (KST) | The Atypical Family | 히어로는 아닙니다만 | May 4, 2024 |
Currently Airing Variety Shows
| Currently airing variety shows | |||||
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| Airtime | Program | Original title | Start date | ||
| Monday at 8:50 PM (KST) | Talk Pa One 25 o'clock | 톡파원 25시 | May 11, 2022 | ||
| Monday at 10:30 PM (KST) | A Clean Sweep | 최강야구 | June 6, 2022 | ||
| Tuesday at 10:30 PM (KST) | Girls on Fire | 걸스 온 파이 | April 16, 2024 | ||
| Saturday at 8:50 PM (KST) | Knowing Bros | 아는 형님 | December 5, 2015 | ||
| Wednesday at 10:10 PM (KST) | Famous Singers and Street Judges | 유명가수와 길거리 심사단 | March 6, 2024 | ||
| Thursday at 10:10 PM (KST) | Divorce Camp | 이혼숙려캠프: 새로고침 | April 4, 2024 | ||
| Friday at 8:50 PM (KST) | My Sibling's Romance | 연애남매 | March 1, 2024 | ||
| Sunday at 7:40 PM (KST) | The Gentleman's League | 뭉쳐야 찬다 | June 13, 2019 | ||
Top-Rated Dramas on JTBC
JTBC has had many highly successful dramas. Here are the top 10 dramas with the highest average audience ratings across South Korea. These numbers show how many people were watching the show!
| Ranking | Drama | Episodes | Highest Rating | Cable Channel Ratings Ranking |
Date | Airing Period |
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| 1 | The World of the Married | 16 | 28.371% | 1 | 2020.05.16 | Fridays and Saturdays |
| 2 | Reborn Rich | 16 | 26.948% | 2 | 2022.12.25 | Fridays to Sundays |
| 3 | Sky Castle | 20 | 23.779% | 3 | 2019.02.01 | Fridays and Saturdays |
| 4 | Doctor Cha | 16 | 18.546% | 4 | 2023.06.04 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| 5 | Itaewon Class | 16 | 16.181% | 5 | 2020.03.21 | Fridays and Saturdays |
| 6 | Agency | 16 | 16.044% | 6 | 2023.02.26 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| 7 | King the Land | 16 | 13.789% | 7 | 2023.08.06 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| 8 | Welcome to Samdal-ri | 16 | 12.399% | 8 | 2024.01.21 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| 9 | The Lady in Dignity | 20 | 12.065% | 9 | 2017.08.19 | Fridays and Saturdays |
| 10 | The Good Bad Mother | 14 | 12.032% | 10 | 2023.06.09 | Wednesdays and Thursdays |
- These ratings come from Nielsen Korea, a company that measures how many people watch TV shows.
JTBC's Sister Companies
JTBC has several related companies that help it create and share content.
| Name | What they do |
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| JTBC Plus | Runs other JTBC channels like JTBC2 and JTBC Golf. They also publish a sports newspaper called Ilgan Sports. |
| SLL (used to be JTBC Content Hub and JTBC Studios) |
This company makes many of JTBC's dramas and movies. |
| JTBC Mediacomm | Handles advertising sales for JTBC and its other channels. |
Awards JTBC Has Won
JTBC has been recognized for its great work!
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | 23rd Asian Television Awards | Cable & Satellite Network of the Year award | JTBC | Won |
See also
In Spanish: JTBC para niños
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- List of Shinhwa Broadcast episodes
- Maeil Broadcasting Network
- TV Chosun
