Netflix announced its new Japanese BL dating reality show The Boyfriend, which will premiere on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, streaming exclusively on the platform. The series will see a set of new male contestants spending time together in a beach house to find love with a potential partner. Viewers can expect significant drama as friendship, jealousy, and more emotions take over their lives.
The Boyfriend will feature nine young men, who will get to know each other and potentially fall in love. Netflix also released a brand new trailer for the show, giving viewers a glimpse of what to expect. Meanwhile, these men range from diverse backgrounds and will share their experiences on the show. The premise of the dating show only makes it more exciting for fans to tune in. Check out more details about the it below.
Japanese BL dating show The Boyfriend: When is the release date on Netflix?
The one-of-a-kind Japanese BL dating show, The Boyfriend, will follow the journey of nine young men. They are set to spend a memorable summer in a beach house, interacting with their fellow castmates and forming meaningful relationships. Together, they will run a coffee truck, all while getting to know each other better. The show, which releases on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, promises moments of love, heartbreak, jealousy, drama and so much more.
The dating show will run for 10 episodes, which will not only focus on romance but also meaningful friendships and personal growth, according to Netflix. New episodes of The Boyfriend will be released every Tuesday over four weeks. Check out the full schedule below.
- Episodes 1-3: July 9, 2024
- Episodes 4-6: July 16, 2024
- Episode 7-8: July 23, 2024
- Episodes 9-10: July 30, 2024
The cast members include Shun, Taeheon, Usak, Ikuo, Gensei, Dai, Alan, Kazuto, and Ryota. Meanwhile, Megumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui serve as the hosts of the series. The Boyfriend was filmed in Tateyama, a city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Stay tuned for more updates about the Netflix dating show.
