The much-awaited Japanese BL dating reality show The Boyfriend is all set to premiere on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, streaming exclusively on Netflix. The reality romance series follows nine young men as cast members searching for love, friendship, and growth. Together, they will spend a memorable summer in a new home as they form connections and fall in love. The show will air its first three episodes this week.
The Boyfriend introduces contestants from diverse backgrounds who will spend a month together in a beach house and run a coffee truck. As they spend quality time together, they will form meaningful relationships, all while experiencing love like never before. The reality show promises an engaging experience for viewers, blending romance and drama. Check out more details about the contestants below.
Japanese BL dating show The Boyfriend on Netflix: Who is the cast?
The upcoming Japanese BL dating show The Boyfriend premieres soon on Netflix. The series will introduce nine men as contestants who will gather at a beach house to spend their summer and potentially find their partner. Check out the cast list below.
- Alan, 29 – IT company employee from Brazil
- Dai, 22 – University student
- Gensei, 34 – Hair and makeup artist from Taiwan
- Ikuo, 22 – Food service industry worker
- Kazuto, 27 – Japanese cuisine chef
- Ryota, 28 – Model and barista
- Shun, 23 – Artist
- Taeheon, 34 – Designer from Korea
- Usak, 36, – Go-Go Dancer
The Boyfriend cast members will gather at a beachside house called the Green Room. The reality dating show has 10 episodes, showcasing their journey of falling in love, forming long-lasting friendships, and enduring heartbreak. Together, they will also run a coffee truck, making the series refreshingly different from other dating shows.
Furthermore, hosts of The Boyfriend include Megumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui. The dating show has been filmed in Tateyama, Japan.
Don’t forget to tune in to The Boyfriend every Tuesday on Netflix.
