Premiering today, the 25th, "Match to Marry 2" is a reality dating show where 10 singles looking for marriage and their 10 mothers live together for 5 nights and 6 days. With Seo Jang-hoon, Lee Yo-won, and Kim Yo-han hosting, anticipation for the new season is sky-high, especially after Season 1 established itself as a rising star in the dating reality genre by reaching No. 2 on the Netflix Top 10 series chart in Korea.
In today's premiere, 10 pairs of children and mothers gather in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, to sit across from each other at the matchmaking tables. In this fateful moment where they must decide their interest based solely on appearance and vibe, the cast members engage in a sharp game of exploration to find partners who meet their specific marriage criteria, pushing the tension to its peak.
What truly shocked the studio, however, was the unimaginable "intuition" of one mother. Having stated during the pre-meeting that she wanted a son-in-law who is a Christian, she immediately smiled with conviction the moment a specific male contestant walked through the door, declaring, "He's a believer."
Watching from the sidelines, Seo Jang-hoon couldn't hide his bewilderment and surprise, asking, "How can you tell just by watching him walk in?" Lee Yo-won also burst into laughter, adding, "This season has a very unique kind of fun," sparking curiosity about the reasoning behind the mother's deduction.
The first impression vote that followed proved the golden rule of "Matchmaking Camp" once again. In the vote conducted by the female contestants, the mothers' hearts were collectively drawn to one male contestant who exuded a "professional aura." Seeing this, Seo Jang-hoon nodded and said, "Look at how much life experience these mothers have. They can tell at a glance that he's a professional." Lee Yo-won also laughed, deeply empathizing with the realistic marriage criteria, saying, "As expected, mothers love professionals."
Which love connections were made at the first matchmaking table? The reality matchmaking project "Match to Marry 2," made even spicier by the intervention of families, premieres today, Thursday, at 9 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)