5 things to expect from the upcoming K-Drama The Matchmakers
In the K-drama universe, historical K-dramas boast a strong fanbase, and the upcoming historical K-drama "The Matchmakers" is highly anticipated, partly due to its cast.
So, for dedicated K-drama lovers, here are five things you can anticipate before we get to enjoy it this October.
But before we dive in, let's take a look at the storyline:
- The Matchmakers follows Shim Jung-woo, portrayed by actor Rowoon, as a young widower in the Joseon era facing obstacles to achieving a government position.
- His life takes a turn when he crosses paths with Jung Soon-deok, a widow running a clandestine matchmaking agency as Yeo Joo-daek, played by actor Cho Yi Hyun.
- Together, they form an unexpected partnership to arrange marriages, giving singles a new chance at love and happiness.
Now that you have the gist of what to expect, let's delve into the details:
Comedy
Historical dramas not only educate K-pop fans worldwide about South Korean history and dynasties but also offer a Gen-Z twist. Much like K-dramas such as "Mr. Queen" and the classic "My Sassy Girl," "The Matchmakers" will infuse humor into the storyline as the cast collaborates to provide people with a second chance at love.
Missions
Fans can look forward to some action as the characters embark on missions as part of the matchmaking process. Each mission will come with plots and twists to keep fans engaged in the drama.
Love rivalry
Yes, love rivals will be part of the drama, and their presence is expected to affect the lives of the main leads as well as other characters in the series.
From rivals to lovers
Fans will also get to witness the enemies-to-lovers chemistry in each episode of the drama, making them eagerly anticipate the next episode if they watch it while it's airing.
Visuals
K-dramas are renowned for their visuals, whether it's the cast or the drama's locations. An exciting aspect will be discovering if the drama shares some locations with other historical K-dramas. Often, historical K-dramas are filmed in similar locations, and K-drama fans will be challenged to spot any shared locations with other K-dramas.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the chemistry between Rowoon and Cho Yi-hyun after the teaser release on October 4. Directed by Hwang Seung-Ki and Kim Soo-Jin, the drama is premiering on October 30.
The cast also includes actors Park Ji Young, known for "Revenant," and Jo Han Chul, acclaimed for his roles in "Weak Hero Class 1" and "Reborn Rich."