Have you watched “The Matchmakers” drama that was recently aired? It was a good historical-comedy drama with a romance between Rowoon and Cho Yi Hyun. If you’ve seen it and now want something similar to watch, here are some Korean dramas like The Matchmakers.
1. Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency
Hangul: 꽃파당: 조선혼담공작소
Year: 2019
A charming blacksmith seeks the help of Joseon’s top matchmakers to marry his sweetheart. But fate throws a curveball – he’s crowned king, leaving his love a commoner. Now, the Flower Crew must transform her into a noblewoman.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Min Jae as Ma Hoon
- Gong Seung Yeon as Gae Ddong
- Seo Ji Hoon as Lee Soo / Kim Soo
- Park Ji Hoon as Go Young Soo
No. Of Episodes: 16 (70 min. each)
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2. The Forbidden Marriage
Hangul: 금혼령, 조선 혼인
Year: 2022
The drama depicts the story of King Lee Heon who has issued a marriage ban in Joseon after the death of his crown princess seven years ago, and So Rang, a scammer who claims that she can be possessed by the late princess’s spirit.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Ju Hyun as Ye So Rang
- Kim Young Dae as Lee Heon
- Kim Woo Seok as Lee Shin Won
- Yang Dong Geun as Jo Seung Gyun
No. Of Episodes: 12
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3. My Man is Cupid
Hangul: 내 남자는 큐피드
Year: 2023
A cupid, trapped on Earth for 500 years, accidentally falls for a veterinarian with a bizarre curse: men who fall for her flee in terror after near-death experiences. To break their intertwined destinies, they must unravel a past life mystery.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Park Ju Hyun as Ye So Rang
- Kim Young Dae as Lee Heon
- Kim Woo Seok as Lee Shin Won
- Yang Dong Geun as Jo Seung Gyun
No. Of Episodes: 12
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4. 100 Days My Prince
Hangul: 백일의 낭군님
Year: 2018
Crown prince Lee Yul falls off a cliff and nearly dies in an attempted assassination. He loses his memory and wanders for 100 days under a new name and personality. During this period, he meets Hong Shim, head of the first detective agency in Joseon.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Do Kyung Soo as Lee Yul
- Nam Ji Hyun as Hong Shim
- Kim Seon Ho as Jung Jae Yoon
- Han So Hee as Kim So Hye
No. Of Episodes: 16 (70 min. each)
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5. Secret Royal Inspector & Joy
Hangul: 어사와 조이
Year: 2021
Ra Yo Eon, a young gourmand is appointed as a royal secret inspector against his will. Kim Jo Yi, a divorced woman searching for happiness winds up joining forces with him to discover the truth, investigate and battle corruption.
Main Cast (Characters):
- Ok Taec Yeon as Ra Yi Eon
- Kim Hye Yoon as Kim Jo Yi
- Lee Jae Kyoon as Park Tae Seo
- Jung Soon Won as Cha Mal Jong
No. Of Episodes: 16
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These were the Kdramas that you should watch if you liked The Matchmakers. You will get the same feelings and vibes while watching them.