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The Matchmakers
The Matchmakers
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2023- 2023
1 Seasons
16 Episodes
6.7(27 votes)
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Comedy
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Overview

Set during the Joseon Dynasty, the story of the meeting between the young widow Jung Soon-deok and young widower Shim Jung-woo as well as the struggle the two go through together to marry off the four young maidens who represent Joseon.

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Cast & Crew

46 members
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Yun Bu-gyeom

Choi Kyung-hoon
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Jo Ye-jin

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Jung Bo-min

Maeng Sam-soon

Jung Bo-min
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Heo Nam-jun

Jeong Soon-koo

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Lee Si-yeol

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Park Ji-won

Maeng Doo-ri

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Jeong Sin-hye

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Kim Mun-geon

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Kim Oh-bong

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Gae-deong

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Shim Jin-ho

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The Queen

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Hong Dong-yeong

Lee Jae

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Hwi Young

Lee Chwa-rang

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Park Chae-young

Princess Hyo-jeong

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Heo Suk-hyeon

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Kim Jib

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Cho Chang-hee

Jang Chun-bae

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Han Jong-bok

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Jung Yeon

Ms. Lee

Jung Yeon
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Jeong Ji-an

Madam Masan

Jeong Ji-an
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Madam Jeonju

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Madam Gaeseong

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Ahn Dong-geon

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Lee Chang-min

Maegol Monk

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