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Actors Rowoon, Cho Yi Hyun, Park Ji Young, Jo Han Chul, Lee Hae Young, Choi Hee Jin, Jin Hee Kyung, Park Ji Won, Oh Ye Joo, Park Hwan Hee, Heo Nam Joon, Sang Yeon Son, Choi Kyeong Hoon, and Kim Dong Ho gathered for the script reading session of The Matchmaker.
KBS2's upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama The Matchmaker is a historical romantic comedy that unfolds the comical struggle of the young widow Jung Soon Deok and young widower Shim Jung Woo in the Joseon era to create a marriage strategy to marry off Joseon's four young maidens.
The Matchmaker brings together the talents of writer Ha Soo Jin and director Hwang Seung Gi.
The main cast of The Matchmaker created great anticipation with their chemistry and humor from their first meeting at the script reading session.
Rowoon raised expectations for his comedic transformation with his perfect fit for the role of Shim Jung Woo, Hanyang's most angry man. Shim Jung Woo possesses a brilliant mind and is the youngest to pass the state civil service examination.
Cho Yi Hyun takes on the role of Jung Soon Deok, the second daughter-in-law of Jwaeui Jeong (her official status), and Yeo Ju Daek, the best matchmaker in Hanyang.
Park Ji Young, Jo Han Chul, Lee Hae Young, Choi Hee Jin, and Jin Hee Kyung, known for their exceptional acting skills, play prominent roles in the drama.
Park Ji Young, who gave a powerful performance in the drama Revenant, exuded charisma as Lady Park So Hyun.
Jo Han Chul, who has shown exceptional presence in works like Weak Hero Class 1 and Reborn Rich, took on the role of a king who wants to marry the three daughters of Dr. Maeng.
Lee Hae Young, who previously appeared in Bloodhounds plays Jo Yeong Bae.
Following Crash Course in Romance and The First Responders Season 2, Choi Hee Jin will show her elegance by transforming into Mrs. Jo.
Jin Hee Kyung, who plays the role of Jung Jeon, displayed unwavering elegance despite her eight-year absence from historical dramas since The Magician.
Actors Jung Shin Hye, Park Ji Won, Jeong Bo Min, Oh Ye Joo, Park Hwan Hee, Heo Nam Joon, Sang Yeon Son, Choi Kyeong Hoon, and Kim Dong Ho heightened the excitement with their lively performances.
Seo Jin Won, Jeong Seung Gil, Lee Soon Won, Kim Da Hee In, Woo Hyun Joo, Park Hyun Jung, Kim Geon Ho, Kim Ga Young, Kim Hyun Mok, and Bang Eun Jung appear as characters intertwined with the palace, Mrs. Park, Jeong Sun Deok, and Shim Jeong Woo (Rowoon), bringing vitality to the drama.
The production team said, "The Matchmaker will be a refreshing comic melodrama set in the historical genre that everyone of all ages can enjoy". They asked for viewers' high expectations and interest.
The Matchmaker is scheduled to release on October 30.
