The Matchmakers is a romantic comedy set in the Joseon era, where the young widow Jung Soon-deok (Cho Yi-hyun) leads a double life as a matchmaker. Despite losing her husband, she excels at pairing up eligible bachelors with suitable brides. On the other hand, Shim Jung-woo (Rowoon), the King’s disgruntled son-in-law, is known for his intelligence but carries the weight of a tragic past. Forced by circumstances, these unlikely partners unite to find spouses for important Joseon women facing aging concerns. Their contrasting outlooks on life collide, but their mission to play Cupid for others may just rekindle the sparks of love in their own hearts.
Status: Completed
Main Cast:
Rowoon
Cho Yi-hyun
Director: Hwang Seung-gi and Kim Su-jin
Writer: Ha Soo-jin
Network: KBS
Release Date: October 30, 2023
Release Date (Final Episode): December 25, 2023
Schedule: Mondays & Tuesdays at 21:45 KST
No. of Episodes: 16
Genre: Historical Drama, Romantic Comedy
Korean Title: 혼례대첩
Also Known As: Wedding Battle | Wedding Match
Source Material: Original
Posters
TV Ratings
| Episode | Date Aired | Rating | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 30, 2023 | 4.5% | 733,000 |
| 2 | October 31, 2023 | 3.6% | 593,000 |
| 3 | November 6, 2023 | 4.0% | 696,000 |
| 4 | November 7, 2023 | 3.9% | 657,000 |
| 5 | November 13, 2023 | 3.5% | 611,000 |
| 6 | November 14, 2023 | 3.7% | 633,000 |
| 7 | November 20, 2023 | 3.3% | — |
| 8 | November 27, 2023 | 3.9% | 664,000 |
| 9 | November 28, 2023 | 4.1% | 728,000 |
| 10 | December 4, 2023 | 3.4% | 591,000 |
| 11 | December 5, 2023 | 4.3% | 755,000 |
| 12 | December 11, 2023 | 4.3% | 739,000 |
| 13 | December 12, 2023 | 4.4% | 797,000 |
| 14 | December 18, 2023 | 5.0% | — |
| 15 | December 19, 2023 | 5.0% | — |
| 16 | December 25, 2023 | 5.8% | — |
| Average | — | 4.2% | 683,000 |
Broadcast Schedule Changes
- MBC did not air Episode 8 on November 21, as a special broadcast of a football match between South Korea and China was scheduled for the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
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- 1 Star — Terrible. I deeply regret watching it.
- 2 Stars — Poor. What did I even just witness? Ugh.
- 3 Stars — Average. It’s alright; nothing special.
- 4 Stars — Very Good. Pretty darn satisfying, gotta admit.
- 5 Stars — Excellent. Deserves a standing ovation, seriously.
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