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Rowoon’s The Matchmakers Soars To All-Time High Viewership Ratings Ahead Of Finale Week!(Photo Credit –IMDb)

The popularity of K-dramas saw unprecedented growth this year, but do you know what else soared in 2023? It’s actor Rowoon’s fan following. While he already has an impressive resume with K-dramas like Extraordinary You (2019), She Would Never Know (2021), and Tomorrow (2022), the fame Destined With You brought him is unparalleled. Now, his popularity seems to have contributed to his ongoing drama, The Matchmakers, which is heading into its finale week with its all time-high viewership ratings.

Rowoon announced his exit in September from his boy group SF9 to focus on individual activities, including acting, and what followed was his rise as a true blue K-drama star. Notably, the singer continues to be the 9th member of SF9, extending his support to the other eight members throughout their musical journey.

The Matchmakers follows a young widow,...

Destined With You features a talented cast known for their roles in other South Korean TV shows and movies, creating a captivating and engaging romantic drama. The series merges fantasy elements with romance, taking viewers on a magical journey filled with dark curses and unyielding hope. While adopting a light-hearted tone, the show also explores serious themes of loneliness and generational trauma, adding depth to the storyline.

Destined With You's romantic drama is driven by a talented roster of cast members, who have several other impressive South Korean TV shows and movies under their belts. Merging fantasy with romance, Destined With You walks through a swoon-worthy tale of love and magic that transports audiences to a world of dark curses and unrelenting hope. Although the series, like most supernatural and fantasy K-dramas on Netflix, primarily adopts a light-hearted tone, it dabbles with some serious themes surrounding loneliness and generational trauma.

She Would Never Know is a 2021 drama that slightly strays away from the typical K-drama structure in the best way possible. Fans shouldn't fear, though, as the drama still follow many well-known tropes that make it an even more enjoyable watch. The drama generated serious buzz, as it stars a popular K-Pop idol and a veteran actor in the lead roles.

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The drama centers around two workplace employees on the marketing team of a cosmetics company. Riddled with supporting storylines, characters, heartache, and romance, a female senior employee and her junior find love. She Would Never Know is a K-drama worthy of a must-watch list.