Park Ji Won

In the Joseon era (1392-1910), the young widow Jung Soon Deok (Cho Yi Hyun) has lived an eventful life. She married into a powerful family, but has since lost her husband. She lives a double life, going under an alias when she acts as a matchmaker, pairing up eligible bachelors with suitable brides. Shim Jung Woo (Rowoon), meanwhile, is the King’s unhappy son-in-law. His chagrin derives from the fact that his bride, the princess, died just moments after he tied the knot with her.

But while Shim Jung Woo is a very grumpy individual, he is also one of the smartest men in the land – and became the youngest person ever to pass the Civil Service Exam. This unlikely duo must team up to find husbands for a handful of important Joseon women whose age is starting to creep up. Their outlooks on life are very different, but they have no choice but to work together. Could playing Cupid for others put them back on the path to love?

“The Matchmakers” is a 2023 South Korean drama series that was directed by Hwang Seung Gi and Kim Soo Jin.

The Matchmakers

The Fabulous Matchmakers

Three female university students are thrown together when their teacher tells them to work as a group on preparing a report about sex and love. But this trio comprises very different members: seniors Heo Ji Yoo (Park Ji Won) and Kang Ha Young (Kim Chae Eun) have crossed paths before, but there is bad blood between them as the former is an assertive, strong-willed, free-spirited, and adventurous young woman who took time off college to “have fun.” Kang Ha Young has a much more conservative outlook, has a long-term boyfriend, and hopes to become an exchange student. Meanwhile, the ever-cheerful junior Ban Ah In (Park Su A) is totally inexperienced when it comes to intimacy – although she frequently dreams of having her first sexual experience with her co-worker at the cafe where she works part-time.

As they begin to work on the project together, the three women eventually strike up a close bond despite all of their differences. But when unexpected health matters crop up, the people they thought they could rely on for support threaten to desert them. Could their friendship help this trio navigate the complicated landscape of young love?

“Growing Season” is a 2020 South Korean drama series that was directed by Yoo Hee Woon.

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