JTBC facts for kids
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The JTBC Trust Building located in Digital Media City
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| Founded | March 21, 2011 |
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| Headquarters |
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 | December 1, 2011 (cable) |
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| JTBC On air | Watch live (only in South Korea) |
| Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company | |
| Hangul |
중앙동양방송
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| Hanja |
中央東洋放送
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| Revised Romanization | Jungang Dongyang Bangsong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chungang Tongyang Pangsong |
JTBC (which stands for Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company; Hangul: 제이티비씨) is a popular TV network in South Korea. It's a "pay TV" channel, meaning you usually pay to watch it. JTBC started broadcasting on December 1, 2011.
This network shows a mix of different programs. You can watch exciting TV shows, fun variety shows, and important news. Many people in South Korea think JTBC's news is as good as the news from the three main free TV channels.
In 2011, JTBC was one of four new nationwide TV channels in South Korea. These new channels joined the older, free-to-watch networks like KBS, MBC, and SBS. They gave viewers even more choices for entertainment and news.
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The Story of JTBC
JTBC has a cool connection to an older TV station. The company that owns JTBC, called JoongAng Ilbo, used to own a TV station named TBC. TBC started in 1964 and was on air for 16 years.
However, in 1980, the government made TBC join with the state-run KBS channel. When JTBC started in 2011, some people thought it was like TBC coming back to life! JoongAng Ilbo even wanted to use the old TBC name again, but another company already had the rights to it.
Important Dates for JTBC
- June 26, 1964: The original Tongyang Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) was created.
- December 7, 1964: TBC-TV began showing programs on channel 7.
- November 30, 1980: TBC-TV joined with KBS Television because of a special law. This led to the creation of KBS 2TV.
- July 22, 2009: A new law was passed to make it easier for media companies to start new TV channels in South Korea.
- December 31, 2010: JTBC, along with TV Chosun, MBN, and Channel A, were chosen to be new "general cable television channel broadcasters."
- March 11, 2011: JoongAng Ilbo officially created the JTBC company.
- December 1, 2011: JTBC started broadcasting on channel 15.
- May 2013: Sohn Suk-hee, a famous news anchor, became the new head of JTBC's news division.
- January 2015: JTBC built a new building in Digital Media City in Sangam-dong, Seoul.
- November 2018: Sohn Suk-hee became the president and CEO of JTBC.
- June 2019: JTBC got the rights to show the Olympic Games in Korea from 2026 to 2032.
- April 2020: JTBC moved its news shows to a new studio called Creation Hall. Other programs followed in May.
- June 2021: JTBC bought a big part of a production company called Wiip.
What to Watch on JTBC
JTBC has many popular shows. These include:
- News programs like JTBC Newsroom, After News 5, and Newsroom Now.
- Hit dramas, with The World of the Married being the most-watched cable drama ever in Korea. SKY Castle also set a record before that.
- Cultural shows such as Begin Again and Ssulzun.
- Fun variety shows like Knowing Bros, Let's Eat Dinner Together, and Traveler.
Popular Dramas on JTBC
| Currently airing TV series | |||
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| Airtime | Program | Original title | Start date |
Fun Variety Shows
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| Airtime | Program | Original title | Start date | ||
| Monday at 20:50 (KST) | Talk Pa One 25 o'clock | 톡파원 25시 | May 11, 2022 | ||
| Monday at 22:30 (KST) | A Clean Sweep | 최강야구 | June 6, 2022 | ||
| Tuesday at 22:40 (KST) | Knowing International High School | 아는 외고 | February 11, 2025 | ||
| Thursday at 24:20 (KST) | No Way Home | 노 웨이 홈 | TBA | ||
| Saturday at 19:10 (KST) | Actors' Association | 배우반상회 | TBA | ||
| Saturday at 20:50 (KST) | Knowing Bros | 아는 형님 | December 5, 2015 | ||
| Sunday at 19:40 (KST) | The Gentleman's League | 뭉쳐야 찬다 | June 13, 2019 | ||
How Many People Watch JTBC?
This table shows the top 10 dramas on JTBC that had the most viewers across South Korea. The numbers show the highest percentage of people watching at one time.
| Ranking | Drama | Episodes | Highest Nielsen Korea Nationwide Rating |
Cable Channel Ratings Ranking |
Date | Airing Period |
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| 1 | The World of the Married | 16 | 28.371% | 1 | May 16, 2020 | Fridays and Saturdays |
| 2 | Reborn Rich | 16 | 26.948% | 2 | December 25, 2022 | Fridays to Sundays |
| 3 | Sky Castle | 20 | 23.779% | 3 | February 1, 2019 | Fridays and Saturdays |
| 4 | Doctor Cha | 16 | 18.546% | 4 | June 4, 2023 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| 5 | Itaewon Class | 16 | 16.548% | 5 | March 21, 2020 | Fridays and Saturdays |
| 6 | Agency | 16 | 16.044% | 6 | February 26, 2023 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| 7 | King the Land | 16 | 13.789% | 7 | August 6, 2023 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| 8 | The Tale of Lady Ok | 16 | 13.575% | 8 | November 30, 2024 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| 9 | Welcome to Samdal-ri | 16 | 12.399% | 9 | January 21, 2024 | Saturdays and Sundays |
| 10 | The Lady in Dignity | 20 | 12.065% | 10 | August 19, 2017 | Fridays and Saturdays |
- The "Ratings" data comes from Nielsen Korea, which measures how many people watch TV shows across the country.
Companies Connected to JTBC
JTBC has several other companies that help it run. These are called subsidiaries.
| Name | What They Do |
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| JTBC Plus | This company runs other JTBC channels like JTBC2, JTBC3 Golf&Sports, and JTBC4. It also publishes a sports newspaper. |
| JTBC Mediatech | This company helps with the technical side of broadcasting. |
| SLL (used to be JTBC Content Hub and JTBC Studios) |
This company creates and produces TV dramas and movies for JTBC. |
| JTBC Mediacomm | This company handles selling advertisements for JTBC and its other channels. |
Awards JTBC Has Won
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | 23rd Asian Television Awards | Cable & Satellite Network of the Year award | JTBC | Won |
Learn More
- Samsung
- List of Shinhwa Broadcast episodes
- Maeil Broadcasting Network
- TV Chosun
See also
In Spanish: JTBC para niños
