The Matchmakers (TV series) explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:혼례대첩
Rr:Hollyedaecheop
Hanja:婚禮大捷
Mr:Hollyedaech'ŏp
Lk:Wedding Battle
Genre:
Director:
  • Hwang Seung-gi
  • Kim Soo-jin
Music:Park seung-jin
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Executive Producer:Yoon Jae-hyuk (KBS)
Company:
Budget: billion[3]
Network:KBS2

The Matchmakers is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun. It aired on KBS2 from October 30 to December 25, 2023, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:45 (KST).[2] It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea and, on Viki and Viu in selected regions.[4] [5]

Synopsis

The series tells the story about a young widower, named Shim Jung-woo (Rowoon), and a young widow, named Jung Soon-deok (Cho Yi-hyun), joining forces to marry off three unmarried women who represent the problem of "old maids" in Joseon.

Cast

Main

A Confucian scholar who becomes the youngest person to pass the state civil service examination.

A widow and the second daughter-in-law of the Left State Councilor, she secretly works as Yeoju-daek, the best matchmaker and bangmul seller in Hanyang.

Supporting

People around Shim Jung-woo

Jung-woo's butler.

Jung-woo's doctor. He is a member of the State Council.

Jung-woo's older brother.

Jung-woo's father.

People around Jung Soon-deok

Soon-deok's older brother. He works as a government inspector.

Soon-deok's maid who supports her double life.The Left State Councilor's family

Soon-deok's mother-in-law.

Soon-deok's father-in-law who is the Left State Councilor.

Lady Park's younger brother who is a Minister of Military Affairs.

The famous daughter of the Jo family and Soon-deok's sister-in-law. She is considered Hanyang's best bride material with a lot of talent.

The son of Soon-deok's deceased elder brother-in-law and the eldest grandson of the Jo family. Currently registered as Soon-deok's son.

The deceased eldest son of the Left State Councilor.

Soon-deok's deceased husband.

The family maid and Lady Park's right-hand woman.

People in the palace

King of Joseon and Jung-woo's father-in-law.

The crown prince's mother.

The crown prince.

The king's closest right-hand man.

Prince Jin-seong's mother and a concubine who was favored by the King.

A minister.

Park Bok-ki's close aide who is good at literary and martial arts.

Jung-woo's deceased wife.

The Maeng family

Mother of the three Maeng sisters and a former matchmaker.

The eldest daughter of the Maeng sisters.

The second daughter of the Maeng sisters who is known as Mak De-nyeo (a woman with a harsh tongue) due to her foul mouth.

The third daughter of Maeng sisters who is a novelist. She disguises herself as a man using the pen name "Hwa Rok".

Groom candidates

A Sungkyunkwan Confucian student and the eldest grandson of the Sungkyunkwan Daeseong family. He is considered the best groom material in Hanyang.

Jo Ye-jin's first love. He is an only son and orphan who farms with his grandparents.

A scholar who dreams of becoming a colonel.

A romanticist traveling around the eight provinces in search of a woman who will truly love him rather than his family.

He is using his wealth to find a young bride.

He has been preparing for the civil service exam for 10 years. He is looking for a bride who can support him well.

People in the Hongwol Gaekju

A merchant who makes and sells makeup. She lives in Hanyang with her daughter.

The owner of Hongwol Gaekju, who sets the trend for Hanyang noble ladies.

A member of the Bangmul Merchants.

A member of the Bangmul Merchants.

A member of the Bangmul Merchants.

The youngest member of the Bangmul Merchants.

Yeoju-daek's daughter.

Others

A former sergeant, but nowadays he is a laborer who hunts down runaway slaves.

Lee Si-yeol's mother.

A monk at Seonhwasa Temple.

Maeng Ha-na's friend who supposedly committed suicide. Jung Soon-gu is investigating her death.

Production

Casting

On July 5, 2023, Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun confirmed their appearances in the series.[16]

Reception

Viewership

! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[17] [18]
NationwideSeoul
1October 30, 20234.5% 4.2%
2October 31, 20233.6%
3November 6, 20234.0% 4.0%
4November 7, 20233.9% 3.7%
5November 13, 20233.5% 3.5%
6November 14, 20233.7%
7November 20, 2023 3.6%
8November 27, 20233.9% 4.1%
9November 28, 20234.1% 4.0%
10December 4, 20233.4%
11December 5, 20234.3% 4.2%
12December 11, 20234.3% 4.3%
13December 12, 20234.4%
14December 18, 20235% rowspan="3"
15December 19, 20235%
16December 25, 2023
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.

Accolades

Award ceremony ! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Baeksang Arts Awards2024Technical AwardHa Ji-hee (Art direction)[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cho Yi-hyun Excited About 1st Lead Role in Period Drama. The Chosun Ilbo. October 19, 2023. October 19, 2023. October 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231019014732/https://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2023/10/19/2023101900618.html. live.
  2. Web site: [단독]로운X조이현 '혼례대첩', 10월 편성..2023 KBS 월화극 대미 장식]. Lee. Kyung-ho. Star News. ko. May 31, 2023. August 23, 2023. August 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230823131204/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2023053017092269647. live.
  3. Web site: 에프엔씨엔터, 172억원 드라마 '혼례대첩' 제작 계약 체결. Kim. In-kyung. E Daily. Naver News. ko. September 11, 2023. September 22, 2023. October 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231006021350/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/018/0005572732. live.
  4. Web site: Kim Hyun-jung. October 30, 2023. ko:드라마 '혼례대첩' 인물관계도·몇부작·출연진·OTT 알아보기. Find out about the character relationships, episodes, cast, and OTT of the drama 'Wedding Battle'. https://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2842707. October 30, 2023. Gukje News. ko. October 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231030230734/https://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2842707. live.
  5. Web site: Ais Shah. September 30, 2023. Pertembungan Dua Pencari Jodoh Dalam The Matchmakers VIU. October 12, 2023. Viu. id. October 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231012020503/https://www.viu.com/ott/my/articles/pertembungan-dua-pencari-jodoh-dalam-the-matchmakers/. live.
  6. Web site: Kang Min-kyung. September 22, 2023. [공식] 한양 최고 울분남 로운♥청상과부 조이현 '혼례대첩', 10월 30일 첫방]. [Official] Hanyang's most angry man, Rowoon ♥ Cheongsang widow Jo Yi-hyeon, 'Wedding Battle', first broadcast on October 30th. September 22, 2023. Ten Asia. ko. Naver. September 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230925170429/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000629844. live.
  7. Web site: Jang Soo-jeong. September 22, 2023. 로운·조이현 코믹 멜로 사극 '혼례대첩', 10월 30일 첫 방송. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20231003072927/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=119&aid=0002751965. October 3, 2023. September 22, 2023. Dailyan. ko.
  8. Web site: 혼례대첩. October 27, 2023. 혼례대첩. ko. October 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231027132918/https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/thematchmakers/pc/detail.html?smenu=e126f2. live.
  9. Web site: The Matchmakers (2023) K-Drama Cast & Character Guide: Who stars in this historical rom-com?. Dec 15, 2023. The Review Geek. December 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231215184959/https://www.thereviewgeek.com/thematchmakers-cast-character-guide/. live.
  10. Web site: 방은정, KBS '혼례대첩' 캐스팅. October 17, 2023. entertain.naver.com. ko. October 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231017074904/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000059508. live.
  11. Web site: Jeon Hyo-jin. October 27, 2023. SF9 휘영, '혼례대첩' 출연. October 27, 2023. Sports Donga. ko. Naver. October 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231027004721/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001083744. live.
  12. Web site: Kim Won-gyeom. October 23, 2023. 박지원, 드라마 '혼례대첩' 캐스팅...'바느질 천재' 맹두리 역할. Park Ji-won cast in drama 'Wedding Battle'... The role of 'sewing genius' Maeng Du-ri. October 23, 2023. SPOTV News. ko. November 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231104113821/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000456586. live.
  13. Web site: Yang So-young. September 22, 2023. '혼례대첩' 로운 조이현 대본리딩 포착...조선판 러브 액츄얼리. September 22, 2023. Star Today. ko. Naver. October 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231003072755/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005190477. live.
  14. Web site: Hwang Soo-yeon. September 25, 2023. 정승길, '혼례대첩' 출연 확정...조이현과 호흡. Jeong Seung-gil confirmed to appear in 'The Wedding Battle'... Working with Jo Yi-hyun. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20231003072903/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001642589. October 3, 2023. September 25, 2023. Xports News. ko. Naver.
  15. Web site: Kim Chae-yeon. October 26, 2023. '솔로지옥' '더 글로리' 이소이, '혼례대첩'으로 첫 사극 도전 [공식]]. Lee So-i of 'Solo Hell' and 'The Glory' takes on her first historical drama with 'The Wedding Battle' [Official]. October 26, 2023. OSEN. ko. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026004525/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004953930. live.
  16. Web site: '혼례대첩' 로운·조이현, 조선판 커플 매니저 된다...사극 로코 세대교체. Hyun. Hye-sun. Sedaily. ko. July 5, 2023. August 23, 2023. July 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230710132345/https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/29S0GSGOUI. live.
  17. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 30, 2023. October 31, 2023. October 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231031000149/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231030. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 31, 2023. November 1, 2023. October 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231031223116/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231031. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 6, 2023. November 7, 2023. November 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231106230610/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231106. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 7, 2023. November 8, 2023. November 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231107225023/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231107. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 13, 2023. November 14, 2023. November 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231113231208/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231113. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 14, 2023. November 15, 2023. November 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231114230400/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231114. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 27, 2023. November 28, 2023. November 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231127230837/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231127. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 28, 2023. November 29, 2023. November 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231129000356/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231128. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 4, 2023. December 5, 2023. December 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231204223832/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231204. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 5, 2023. December 6, 2023. December 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231206152140/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231205. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 11, 2023. December 12, 2023. December 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231211230700/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231211. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 12, 2023. December 13, 2023. December 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231212231537/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231212. live.
  18. Web site: ko:혼례대첩 시청률. The Matchmakers ratings. https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%ED%98%BC%EB%A1%80%EB%8C%80%EC%B2%A9+%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 26, 2023. Daum. December 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231226083716/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%ED%98%BC%EB%A1%80%EB%8C%80%EC%B2%A9+%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. live.
  19. Web site: ko:60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개. 60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. Naver. JTBC News. ko. Hwang. So-young. April 8, 2024. April 23, 2024. April 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240408063013/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. live.

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