The Matchmakers Netflix Release Date (Speculated): Everything You Need To Know About Rowoon Charming K-Drama
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The Matchmakers, a South Korean television series, has gained significant attention and popularity on various social networking platforms. Singer, actor, and model Kim Seok-woo, a.k.a. Rowoon, known for his roles in popular series such as Extraordinary You, She Would Never Know, The King’s Affection, and Destined With You, portrays the central role of Shim Jung-woo. Starring alongside him is Cho Yi-hyun, known for her roles in Hospital Playlist, School 2021, and All of Us Are Dead. She essays the role of Jung Soon-deok. The Matchmakers is a delightful blend of romance and comedy in the bygone era. The series will soon be available on a streaming giant. Continue reading to find out more.
The Matchmakers Release Updates
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While the show has already aired on TV and is thus available on some unauthorised Kdrama apps, it is not on Netflix. According to reliable sources, the swoon-worthy Kdrama The Matchmakers will be available on Netflix in selected regions, including the U.S. While the exact release date is still under wraps, the series will most likely debut on the player in January 2024. The streamer confirmed the show’s premiere month in its ‘K-Content January Cheat Sheet.’ Details regarding the streaming date and time will be updated when available.
Series Name | The Matchmakers |
Original Network | KBS2 |
Streaming Platform | Netflix |
Release Date | January 2024 |
Directed By | Hwang Seung-gi and Kim Soo-jin |
Cast | Rowoon, Cho Yi-hyun, Kim Hyun-mok, Kim Geon-ho, Kim Yeon-woo, Lee Sang-gu, Heo Nam-jun, Bang Eun-jung, Park Ji-young, Lee Hae-young, Lee Soon-won, Jo Han-chul, Jin Hee-kyung, Hwiyoung, Jung Shin-hye, Jung Bo-min, Park Hwan-hee, and others |
Budget | ₩17.2 billion |
The Matchmakers’ Actual Release
The Matchmakers premiered on its original network, KBS2, on October 30, 2023, and concluded on December 25, 2023, airing every Monday and Tuesday at 21:45 KST time slot. Additionally, it is accessible on Wavve in South Korea and on Viki and Viu in selected regions. And now, finally, the show will be available on Netflix after a considerable wait.
The Matchmakers Trailer
Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun officially confirmed their appearances in the series on July 5, 2023. The series had an average audience share of 4.2% nationwide in Korea.
The Cast of The Matchmakers
Apart from Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun, The Matchmakers supporting cast includes Kim Hyun-mok, Kim Geon-ho, Kim Yeon-woo, Lee Sang-gu, Heo Nam-jun, Bang Eun-jung, Park Ji-young, Lee Hae-young, Lee Soon-won, Jo Han-chul, Jin Hee-kyung, Hwiyoung, Jung Shin-hye, Jung Bo-min, Park Hwan-hee, and others.
Main Characters:
- Rowoon as Shim Jung-woo – He is a Confucian scholar who achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest person to pass the state civil service examination.
- Cho Yi-hyun as Jung Soon-deok – She is a widow and the second daughter-in-law of the Left State Councilor. She works secretly as Yeoju-daek, Hanyang’s best matchmaker and bangmul seller.
Supporting Characters:
- Kim Hyun-mok as Kim Oh-bong
- Kim Geon-ho as Yoo Eui-won
- Kim Yeon-woo as Shim Myung-woo
- Lee Sang-gu as Shim Jin-ho
- Heo Nam-jun as Jung Soon-gu
- Bang Eun-jung as Gae Dong-yi
- Park Ji-young as Lady Park So-hyeon
- Lee Hae-young as Jo Yeong-bae
- Lee Soon-won as Park Bok-ki
- Jo Han-chul as the King
- Jin Hee-kyung as the Queen
- Hwiyoung as Lee Jwa-rang
- Jung Shin-hye as Maeng Ha-na
- Jung Bo-min as Maeng Sam-soon
- Park Hwan-hee as Yeoju-daek
The Matchmakers Storyline
The series narrates the tale of Shim Jung-woo (Rowoon), a young widower, and Jung Soon-deok (Cho Yi-hyun), a young widow, who come together to find suitable matches for three unmarried women, representing the issue of “old maids” in Joseon.
More About The Matchmakers
The Matchmakers consists of sixteen episodes. Hwang Seung-gi and Kim Soo-jin are its directors, and Ha Soo-jin is the writer. Park Seung-jin composed the series’ music. Made under the banners of FNC Story and Cine Zoo, Seok Shin-ho, Kwon Yong-han, and Eom Joo-young are the producers. Yoon Jae-hyuk (KBS) is the executive producer. The budget of the show is ₩17.2 billion.
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The Matchmakers Reviews and IMDb Ratings
The South China Morning Post/SCMP, reviewing the Kdrama The Matchmakers, stated, “The romantic comedy set in Korea’s Joseon era struggles to shine.” According to them, “Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun struggle to gel in stodgy period rom-com.” Our view of the show is slightly different. 2023 has been a great year for Rowoon, who delivered a powerful performance in Destined with You, and he does a great job in Matchmakers. We like the romance and the storyline for Matchmakers and will definitely recommend people who like period romance to go watch this. On IMDb, The Matchmakers had a rating of 7.6/10 while filing the article.
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