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Jung-woo, who won first place in the state examination, believed that all he had left was to begin his official career. However, he captured princess’s attention, ultimately leading to him becoming the the son-in-law of the king. To make matters worse, on the day of their wedding, the princess collapses and he becomes a widower at a young age. Soon-deok is officially the second daughter-in-law of the family of the first vice-premier, but she is secretly leading a double life as the best matchmaker in Hanyang for a simple reason. Bringing people together with their loved ones fills her with excitement and happiness. A young widow and a young son-in-law of the king meet to obey the royal command to solve the issue about old maids and old bachelors! Will they lead the matchmaking project to success and make their second love work out?
#1 - Season 1
First Aired 10/30/2023
In the Joseon era (1392-1910), the young widow Jung Soon-deok 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, 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?