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One of the best Korean dramas of the year, The Matchmakers, is full of fluttery romance and political twists. The characters that have been presented in the drama have several sides to them, making the plot all the more intriguing. The plot revolves around the love affair between a member of the royal family and a matchmaker. Prince Gyeongwoonjae will be so influenced by Soon Deok, the matchmaker, that he will recognize his talents as a Ssangyeonsulsa (a matchmaker who has the natural gift to recognize life partners). There are multiple twists surrounding the revelation of secrets behind several murder mysteries in the series. Will Prince Gyeongwoonjae and Soon Deok be able to find matches for the old maidens? Will the murder mystery of the princess be resolved? Let’s find out!

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Why Did The Left State Minister Plan To Kill The Crown Prince?

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Rowoon’s The Matchmakers Soars To All-Time High Viewership Ratings Ahead Of Finale Week!(Photo Credit –IMDb)

The popularity of K-dramas saw unprecedented growth this year, but do you know what else soared in 2023? It’s actor Rowoon’s fan following. While he already has an impressive resume with K-dramas like Extraordinary You (2019), She Would Never Know (2021), and Tomorrow (2022), the fame Destined With You brought him is unparalleled. Now, his popularity seems to have contributed to his ongoing drama, The Matchmakers, which is heading into its finale week with its all time-high viewership ratings.

Rowoon announced his exit in September from his boy group SF9 to focus on individual activities, including acting, and what followed was his rise as a true blue K-drama star. Notably, the singer continues to be the 9th member of SF9, extending his support to the other eight members throughout their musical journey.

The Matchmakers follows a young widow,...

The elements of a murder mystery have been set in balance with the elements of romance in the 10th episode of The Matchmakers. The murder that took place eight years ago was tried to be dug up by Soon Deok and Prince Gyeongwoonjae. They are also up to setting up the lovebirds together so that they can get the old maidens married to clear out the path of the Crown Prince’s marriage. This episode holds many revelations, paving the way for new possibilities in the next episodes. What secrets are revealed about the assassination of Pyeongyangbu’s deputy mayor? What happens to the matches set up for the old maidens? Let’s find out!

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What Are The Secrets Of The Murder Case?

Soon Deok and Jeong Woo approach Cheon, the man from whom they had taken the corpse, to pass it off as Hwa Rok’s. On interrogating him,...

The ninth episode of The Matchmakers focuses on giving a feel-good treat to the audience by focusing on the romantic affairs of the characters. However, the mood of the episode changes when the spotlight shifts to a murder from 8 years ago. Even though there is no big revelation in this episode, it acts as a stepping stone for more revelations in the next episodes. There are a lot of events that we get a glimpse of in this episode, which raise a lot of doubts in our minds. What was the actual incident that caused Yeojudaek to be blamed as the murderer? Will Orabeoni and Jeong Woo be able to save Yeojudaek? Let’s find out!

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How Does Jeong Woo Manage The Matchmaking Process?

After Jeong Woo confronts Yeojudaek about her being the murderer, he walks off and tries to manage the entire matchmaking process on his own.

The eighth episode of The Matchmakers includes a lot of twists, making it one of a kind. This episode sheds light on the revelation of Yeojudaek’s real identity to the others. There are also some confessions and acknowledgement of love in the episode. The revelation of the secret conspiracy associated with the use of Geumjam poison that killed the princess has also been explored here. Will Soon Deok’s dual identity be revealed to her mother-in-law? Will Jeong Woo misunderstand Yeojudaek? Will the secrets of the Geumjam poison be revealed? Let’s find out the answers to these questions!

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What Happens After Jeong Woo Is Saved?

After Yeojudaek saves Jeong Woo from drowning, he is dragged back up to the shore. She rebukes him for going against the plan and jumping into the water. The comic element intensifies when he tells her he learned to swim from a book the previous night.

In the series The Matchmakers has been progressing, there are more complications that are seen to arise. With each passing day, there is an increased threat to the life of the young crown prince. This episode also revolves around resolving the case of Hwa Rok and getting rid of the rumors about Lady Ha Na. There is increased tension throughout the series, which has been gradually building up for the past six episodes. Will the crown prince be saved? Will Yeojudaek be able to come up with a plan to rid Ha Na of the rumors against her? Let’s find the answers to these questions in this episode!

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What Happens To The Crown Prince?

The crown prince falls into the trap set up for him by the Left State Minister and his wife, Lady Jeonggyeong. A guard suddenly comes up to him and tells him that the...

The fifth episode of The Matchmakers focuses on several plot twists and revelations that make the story unique. The episode centers around Temple Seonhwa and how Shim Jeong Woo and Yeojudaek try their best to find husbands for the Maeng sisters. Jeong Woo’s execution is being planned by the Left State Minister and his wife. As we see many hearts fluttering and many intentions being revealed in this episode, we understand that the story is about to take even more interesting turns. Will the Maeng sisters finally find their matches? Will Jeong Woo fall into the Left State Minister’s trap? Let’s find out!

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How Does The First Sighting Begin?

There are quite a few old bachelors who are being sorted out by Jeong Woo for the old maidens. The irony lies in the fact that, despite being old bachelors themselves, a majority of them state...

Streaming on Viki, The Matchmakers has a very amazing fourth episode. The twist in the lives of the Maeng sisters forces them to find a suitable match for themselves. How Shim Jeong Woo manages to save Ha Na from the clutches of the defense minister has also been depicted. The Defence Minister and the Left ministers’ conspiracy against the Royal family has also been brought out here. What is the reason for the conspiracy? Will Jeong Woo and Yeojudaek finally fall for each other? We are yet to find the answers to these questions! The skilled actors Cho Yi-hyun, Rowoon, and others have been doing absolute justice to the series. The Matchmakers Episode 4 includes several subplots that open up a plethora of directions in which the story line can be driven.

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Why is the Maeng Lady punished?

After Ha Na, the eldest daughter, refuses to become the Defense Minister’s mistress,...

The third episode of The Matchmakers adds further layers to Shim Jeong Woo and Yeojudaek’s story and their quest to get the three Maeng sisters married. There are several twists that are presented in this episode along with a lot of revelations. Will Yeojudaek be able to hold on to the best matchmaker’s reputation in town? Will she be able to resolve the problems related to the old maidens’ marriage? The answer to every question might not be found within this episode but certainly, some answers can be attained. The hilarious chemistry between Yeojudaek and Jeong Woo adds more color to the episode, making us want to see more of their sweet fights in the next episodes.

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What Rumors Surround Left-State Ministers’ Family?

Yeojudaek asks her friend to disguise herself as Yeojudaek, the famous matchmaker, and approach her mother-in-law, as she could not do it herself.

Rowoon’s role as Shim Jeong Woo is prime in the second episode of The Matchmakers. He wittily manages to save himself from the king’s orders to get him killed. He sets out on a mission to get the three daughters of Maeng Sang Cheon married, who were also known as the old maidens in Namsan Village. The order of the state is either to do or die, and Jeong Woo does it all to save his own life. Many other events prove that Yeojudaek is the best matchmaker in town and can help him find perfect matches for the maidens. Are the prince and the renowned matchmaker able to form a team to find suitable matches for the girls? What intentions drive the two to get married? Let’s find out!

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How Did Jeong Woo Escape The King’s Wrath?

As we see Jeong Woo being...

Hwang Seung Gi and Kim Soo Jin have directed the Korean period drama series, The Matchmakers, which showcases the strict rules and beliefs revolving around marriage in the old Korean culture. With easygoing characters, the plot of the drama is quite predictable, and we are able to predict the intentions of the characters almost instantly at the very beginning of the series. The ways of the matchmakers and the social stigma associated with them are also a major focus of the show. The drama is replete with royal politics, and the injustices that are faced by the widows. Despite being well-stocked with serious issues, the drama makes them all look light, with hints of comic relief added to each scene. Will Jeong Soon Deok be able to serve her life’s purpose as a good matchmaker? Will Shim Jeong Woo be able to go beyond the King’s rules marrying again?...