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Status: Ended
Network: KBS2
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.6/10
The Matchmakers
Overview
Set during the Joseon Dynasty, the story of the meeting between the young widow Jung Soon-deok and young widower Shim Jung-woo as well as the struggle the two go through together to marry off the four young maidens who represent Joseon.
This production, originally released in 2023, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.6 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- • Produced in South Korea.
- • Original Language: Korean.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Rowoon
Shim Jung-woo
Cho Yi-hyun
Jung Soon-deok
Cho Han-cheul
The King
Park Ji-young
Park So-hyun
Choi Kyung-hoon
Yun Bu-gyeom
Oh Ye-ju
Jo Ye-jin
Jung Bo-min
Maeng Sam-soon
Heo Nam-jun
Jeong Soon-koo
Seasons
Season 1
16 Episodes • Aired 2023-10-30
In the Joseon era (1392-1910), the young widow Jung Soon-deok has lived an eventful life. She married into a powerful family, but has since lost her husband. She lives a double life, going under an alias when she acts as a matchmaker, pairing up eligible bachelors with suitable brides. Shim Jung-woo, meanwhile, is the King’s unhappy son-in-law. His chagrin derives from the fact that his bride, the princess, died just moments after he tied the knot with her. — But while Shim Jung-woo is a very grumpy individual, he is also one of the smartest men in the land – and became the youngest person ever to pass the Civil Service Exam. This unlikely duo must team up to find husbands for a handful of important Joseon women whose age is starting to creep up. Their outlooks on life are very different, but they have no choice but to work together. Could playing Cupid for others put them back on the path to love?
