The Matchmakers episode 8 release date has been changed. The K-drama, starring Rowoon and Cho Yi-Hyun, was to air a new episode on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
KBS airs The Matchmakers’ new episodes on Mondays and Tuesdays. This South Korean romance-comedy series is a love story of two widowed matchmakers set in the Joseon era. Rowoon plays the role of Sim Jung-Woo, the King’s son-in-law. The King ordered him to marry off three old maidens for the Crown Prince’s sake. Hence, he meets the best matchmaker in town, Yeo Joo-Daek, who hides her true identity.
In episode 7, Jung-Woo admitted that he wanted to marry Joo-Daek.
Why is there no new episode of The Matchmakers this Tuesday?
The Matchmakers episode 7 ended on a cliffhanger, making fans curious about the Episode 8 storyline. Unfortunately, they have to wait for a week for the new episode.
After Monday’s episode, KBS will not air the K-drama on Tuesday. The Matchmakers Episode 8 is postponed due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match. The network will broadcast the South Korea versus China match for the second round on November 21, 2023.
The Matchmakers Episode 8 release date, plot & more
The Matchmakers Episode 8, which was to premiere this Tuesday, will now release on next week. The new episode will air on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 9.45 p.m. KST on KBS. It will later be available on Viki.
The network recently released the trailer for the upcoming episode. It begins with Maeng Sam-Soon (Jung Bo-Min) asking the lead cast if they like each other. Joo-Daek (Cho Yi-Hyun) yells in denial. The video further shows Joo-Daek and Jung-Woo (Rowoon) sharing a heart-fluttering moment. He says, “I am glad I got hurt instead of you.”
The K-drama trailer also features the King and Jung-Woo discussing the late princess’ death mystery. The clip ends with Rowoon’s character asking Joo-Daek why she lives as a widow when she has so much knowledge about love.
The Matchmakers airs on Mondays and Tuesdays on KBS and Viki.