What's on tvN second half of the year? Anticipation soars following Queen of Tears and Lovely Runner’s record- breaking performance

Queen of Tears & Lovely Runner stills (Images Via Instagram/@tvn_drama)
Queen of Tears & Lovely Runner stills (Images via Instagram/@tvn_drama)

tvN saw the success of K-dramas like Queen of Tears, Lovely Runner, and more as it wrapped up the first half of 2024. The channel is ready to enter the second half of this year with the drama Player 2: Master of Swindlers and more airing in June 2024.

Queen of Tears, starring Kim Ji-won, Kim Soo-hyun, Kwak Dong-yeon, and more, showcased the story of a married couple coming from different backgrounds. Queen of Tears received an average of 24.9 percent nationwide ratings, marking the highest-rated drama of all time on tvN. After four years, the drama surpassed Crash Landing on You to achieve this milestone.

Furthermore, Lovely Runner, starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, also ended on a happy note with its last episode aired on May 28. The show marked an average rating of 5.8 percent nationwide with its final episode. Furthermore, According to Good Data Corporation, Byeon Woo-seok also ranked No. 1 in the drama and non-drama performer category of the TV-OTT popularity survey.


tvN drama in the second half of 2024: Parole Examiner Lee Han Shin, Player 2: Master of Swindlers, and more

1.) Parole Examiner Lee Han Shin (Working Title)

Parole Examiner Lee Han Shin is a drama written by Park Chi-hyung and helmed by director Yoon Sang-ho. The drama follows the story of Lee Han-shin, who pursued a career as an officer to seek revenge and bring justice as he possesses the huge responsibility and power of deciding whether a prisoner will be paroled or not.

Not much has been revealed regarding the drama. However, the cast members are confirmed to be Go, Soo, Kwon Yu-ri, and Baek Ji-won. It is set to air in the next half of 2024.


2.) Player 2: Master of Swindlers

Player 2: Master of Swindlers Stills (Images Via Instagram/@tvn_drama)
Player 2: Master of Swindlers Stills (Images Via Instagram/@tvn_drama)

Player is a drama aired in 2018 on tvN and is making a comeback six years later with the title Player 2: Master of Swindlers. The show stars actors like Song Seung-heon, Oh Yeon-seo, Tae Won-suk, Lee Si-eon, and Jang Gyu-ri.

The drama follows the story of players coming from different professional backgrounds, including scammers and hackers, to clean the dirty money of the villains. Player 2: Master of Swindlers will air on June 3, 2024, at 8:50 pm KST on tvN.


3.) The Auditors

The Auditors starring Shin Ha-kyun (Images Via Instagram/@tvn_drama)
The Auditors starring Shin Ha-kyun (Images Via Instagram/@tvn_drama)

The Auditors, starring Shin Ha-kyun, Lee Jung-ha, Jin Goo, and Jo Ah-ram are set for a July broadcast. The drama portrays the story of a cold-hearted team leader Shin Cha-il played by Shin Ha-kyun known for his meticulous job at JU Construction’s audit team.

Lee Jung-ha will play the new hire, Gu Han-soo, and Jo Ah-ram will portray the character of Yoon Seo-jin. Meanwhile, Jin Goo will play the role of JU Construction’s vice president, Hwang Dae-woong.


4.) Because I Want No Loss

Because I Want No Loss or No Loss In Love, starring Shin Min-ah, Kim Young-dae, and Lee Sang-yi, is set to release in the second half of 2024.

The drama showcases the story of Son Hae-young (Shin Min-ah), who does not want to face any loss, and Kim Ji-wook (Kim Young-dae), who does not want to cause any harm. Son Hae-young and Kim Ji-wook sign a fake marriage contract in a rom-com setting.


After the success of Queen of Tears and Lovely Runner, fans anticipation is high with Parole Examiner Lee Han Shin, Player 2: Master of Swindlers, The Auditors, and Because I Want No Loss airing on tvN in 2024.

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