发布时间: 1/12/2026
All About SBS's Hit Dating Reality Show 'Cohabitation Matchmaking'
If you’re a fan of unfiltered Korean dating reality shows, SBS’s "Child Liberation Project - Cohabitation Matchmaking" is a must-watch. This unique series brings together 10 single men and women desperate to find marriage, paired with their 10 equally eager moms who are determined to see their children settle down. Over 5 nights and 6 days, everyone lives together in one space, giving the moms a front-row seat to their kids’ romantic interactions—creating a hyper-realistic, drama-filled experience that viewers can’t get enough of.
Leading the fun as MCs are Seo Jang-hoon, Lee Yoo-won, and Kim Yo-han, whose over-the-top reactions and witty one-liners add a whole new layer of humor to every tense or heartwarming moment. The show made an impressive debut, averaging a 2.7% viewership rating with a peak of 4.0% per minute (based on Nielsen Korea’s Seoul metropolitan household data). That kind of success right out the gate is a clear sign that this series has struck a chord with audiences looking for fresh, relatable dating content.
Episode 2 Teaser: High-Spec Suitors Steal the Show
Tonight (the 8th) marks the airing of Episode 2, and the highlight is the long-awaited "self-introduction time" that both the suitors and their moms have been anticipating. During this segment, the moms of the male suitors will be showcasing their sons’ impressive credentials, and let’s just say the specs are nothing short of jaw-dropping. From a suitor with a prestigious career as a lawyer to others who own luxury homes in Seoul and graduated from top-tier S University, these details are sure to leave the female contestants and their moms shocked and completely starstruck.
One of the most talked-about moments is when the lawyer suitor takes the floor. The moms’ eyes light up instantly, and they don’t hold back with their nonstop questions—covering everything from his dating history to his ideal age gap for a partner and even his expectations for a woman’s financial independence. The number of questions he receives is way more than any other suitor, which prompts MC Lee Yoo-won to quip, "See? I knew the moms would be obsessed with professional jobs like that!" His comment has the rest of the MCs bursting into laughter, adding to the chaotic yet lighthearted energy of the scene. This is just one of the unforgettable moments you won’t want to miss, as teased in the episode where lawyer suitor stuns mothers.
Unprecedented Twist: Moms Take Control of Date Selections
Right after the suitors finish their introductions, the show throws in a game-changing twist you won’t find in any other dating program: "date request time". But here’s the catch—it’s not the contestants themselves choosing who to go out with. Instead, the moms of the female suitors get to pick their daughters’ date partners, a never-before-seen concept that’s guaranteed to shake up the entire dynamic. This unique twist, known as moms control the romance, has everyone on the edge of their seats, wondering what unexpected choices the moms will make.
What’s even more surprising is how the moms’ top picks do a complete 180 after learning the suitors’ impressive specs. The MCs can’t hide their shock, repeatedly exclaiming "Oh my god" at the totally unexpected decisions. The female contestants are just as confused, clearly caught off guard by their moms’ sudden change of heart. Things get even more hilarious when an underdog suitor ends up getting the most votes. MC Seo Jang-hoon can’t help but shout "This is absolutely insane!" in excitement, while Kim Yo-han pulls at his hair and cries out, "Why are you doing this, moms?!"—a reaction that has everyone in the room laughing out loud.
Don’t forget to tune in to SBS’s "Child Liberation Project - Cohabitation Matchmaking" every Thursday at 9 PM KST for more unforgettable moments, dramatic twists, and heartwarming interactions between the contestants and their overzealous moms. Whether you’re looking for laughs, romance, or just a little bit of chaos, this show has something for everyone.
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