Shocking twist in K-dating TV: the parent–child concept reality show Match to Marry is officially returning for a second season, promising an upgraded storyline after its buzzworthy debut captured nationwide attention.
On the 22nd, SBS told multiple outlets, "Season 2 of 'Match to Marry' is slated to air," adding, "The exact programming schedule has not yet been finalized."
'Match to Marry' follows 10 single men and women and their 10 mothers as they live together for five nights and six days to find a match. By having not only the participants but also their parents actively involved, the show set itself apart from typical dating programs.
MCs Seo Jang-hoon, Lee Yo-won, and Kim Yo-han, who led Season 1, will return for Season 2. The trio previously heightened immersion by closely reading cast members’ emotional shifts, so viewers are expecting steady, engaging hosting once again.
Airing for about a month starting in January, 'Match to Marry' ran for six episodes and recorded ratings in the 2% range according to Nielsen Korea. Word-of-mouth drove growing interest as the show progressed, and on OTT platforms, it proved its buzz by climbing to No. 3 in Netflix Korea’s Top 10 series.
Centering on the real-world topic of marriage—and spotlighting family dynamics, clashing values, and generational perspectives—'Match to Marry' now faces sky-high curiosity over what new stories and cast dynamics Season 2 will bring.