The Matchmakers (TV series)

The Matchmakers (Korean: 혼례대첩) is an upcoming South Korean television series series starring Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun. It is scheduled to premiere on KBS2 on October 30, 2023, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 21:45 (KST).[2] It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.[4]

The Matchmakers
Promotional poster
Hangul
혼례대첩
Literal meaningWedding Battle
Revised RomanizationHollyedaecheop
McCune–ReischauerHollyedaech'ŏp
Genre
Written byHa Soo-jin[2]
Directed by
  • Hwang Seung-gi[2]
  • Kim Soo-jin[2]
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
Budget₩17.2 billion[3]
Release
Original networkKBS2

Synopsis

The series tells the story about a young widower, Shim Jung-woo (Rowoon), and a young widow named Jung Soon-deok (Cho Yi-hyun), joining forces to marry off four young maidens who represent Joseon.

Cast

Main
A Confucian scholar who become the youngest person to pass the state civil service examination.
A widow and the second daughter-in-law of the Jwauijeong, she appears as Yeo Ju-daek, the best matchmaker and bangmul seller in Hanyang.

Supporting
The daughter of the Park clan and Jung Soon-deok's mother-in-law.
The king who wants to marry the three daughters of Maeng Bak-san.
  • Lee Hae-young as Jo Yeong-bae[5]
Jung Soon-deok's father-in-law who is the left councilor.
  • Choi Hee-jin as Mrs. Jo[5]
The mother of three daughters, Maeng's sister.
The crown prince's late mother.
The eldest daughter of Maeng's sister.
  • Park Ji-won as Maeng Doo-ri[6]
The second daughter of Maeng's sister who is known as Mak De-nyeo (a woman with a harsh tongue) due to her foul mouth.
The third daughter of Maeng's sister who is a novelist who is single and who disguises herself as a man to deliver books.
  • Oh Ye-joo as Jo Ye-jin[5]
The famous daughter of the Jo family and Jung Soon-deok's sister-in-law.
The owner of Hongwol Gaekju, the best guest house in Hanyang.
The eldest grandson of the Sungkyunkwan Daeseong family and the best groom in Hanyang.
  • Choi Kyeong-hoon as Yoon Bu-gyeom[7]
Jo Ye-jin's older brother in the neighborhood and a fallen nobleman who grew up moving around with his parents and relatives and then farming.
A dirty slave who hunts down runaway slaves with a bounty on them.
  • Jeong Seung-gil as Hong Cheon-soo[8]
The head of Hongwol Gaekju, who sets the trend for Hanyang noble ladies.
  • Bang Eun-jeong as Gae Dong-yi[9]
Soon-deok's maid who support her double life.

Production

Casting

On July 5, 2023, Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun confirmed their appearances in the series.[12]

References
  1. "Cho Yi-hyun Excited About 1st Lead Role in Period Drama". The Chosun Ilbo. October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  2. Lee, Kyung-ho (May 31, 2023). "[단독]로운X조이현 '혼례대첩', 10월 편성..2023 KBS 월화극 대미 장식" (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  3. Kim, In-kyung (September 11, 2023). "에프엔씨엔터, 172억원 드라마 '혼례대첩' 제작 계약 체결". E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023 – via Naver News.
  4. Shah, Ais (2023-09-30). "Pertembungan Dua Pencari Jodoh Dalam The Matchmakers | VIU". www.viu.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  5. 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] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. 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] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  7. Yang So-young (September 22, 2023). "'혼례대첩' 로운 조이현 대본리딩 포착...조선판 러브 액츄얼리" (in Korean). Star Today. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. 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] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023 – via Naver.
  9. "방은정, KBS '혼례대첩' 캐스팅". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  10. Jang Soo-jeong (September 22, 2023). "로운·조이현 코믹 멜로 사극 '혼례대첩', 10월 30일 첫 방송" (in Korean). Dailyan. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  11. Lee Joo-hee (August 17, 2023). "[단독] SF9 휘영, '혼례대첩' 출연...로운과 함께 본다" (in Korean). Hanryutimes. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  12. Hyun, Hye-sun (July 5, 2023). "'혼례대첩' 로운·조이현, 조선판 커플 매니저 된다…사극 로코 세대교체" (in Korean). Sedaily. Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
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