SBS 'Matchmaking Retreat' Finale: Will Parental Approval Seal the Deal?

The highly anticipated finale of SBS's 'Matchmaking Retreat' is set to air, promising unexpected twists and turns. Amidst allegations of infidelity leading to the editing out of a contestant, the remaining participants face a nerve-wracking conclusion.

'Matchmaking Retreat' is a unique dating show where 10 single men and women, along with their mothers, spend six days together. The mothers watch their children's romantic endeavors unfold in real-time. The show is hosted by the trio of MCs: Seo Jang-hoon, Lee Yo-won, and Kim Yo-han.

In tonight's (5th) episode, the final choices are made, revealing a special rule that leaves the MCs astonished. Even if the couples choose each other, they must also receive the mother's approval to become an official couple. This double-layered decision process prompts Lee Yo-won to express her surprise, saying, "Oh my, really?" and later adding, "It won't be easy to become a couple."

Adding to the tension, the mothers have a final heart-to-heart with one contestant, excluding their own child. Lee Yo-won comments, "It's like a final interview," as she feels the pressure herself. Notably, Seo Han-gyeol's mother calls out Jo Eun-na-rae, focusing attention on their interaction. Previously, Seo's mother expressed concerns over their seven-year age gap, which she reiterates, heightening the suspense. Seo Jang-hoon worries aloud, "I think Seo Han-gyeol's mom might oppose in the final decision," sparking curiosity about whether Jo Eun-na-rae and Seo Han-gyeol can overcome these hurdles.

Kim Myo-jin finds herself torn between Moon Se-hoon, who brings excitement, and Lee Seung-hak, who offers stability. Her dilemma deepens after conversations with both mothers. Seo Jang-hoon and Kim Yo-han argue that love should be the priority, saying, "You're marrying the person, not the mother," while Lee Yo-won counters, "That's true, but you can't ignore the mother-in-law in marriage," leading to a heated debate.

The episode also reveals a couple who fails to become official due to a mother's disapproval, shocking the studio. The MCs are left speechless, repeatedly asking, "Really?" Seo Jang-hoon laments, "What a twist," as viewers eagerly await to see which couple didn't make it.

Will the participants overcome the final hurdle of gaining the mothers' approval? Tune in tonight at 9 PM to find out if any couples emerge victorious.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr