The popular couple Dai and Shun from the Netflix Japanese BL dating show The Boyfriend made their relationship official. The two shared the much-awaited collaboration post on Instagram days after the show ended its run on the streaming platform. Fans had been eagerly waiting for the couple to post an update. Meanwhile, the couple also made an official announcement in a previous reunion episode live-streamed on YouTube.
The Boyfriend premiered on Netflix on July 9, 2024. It saw nine young men as cast members embark on a memorable summer as they lived together in a beachside cottage called the Green Room. They bonded with castmates while running a coffee truck and formed meaningful connections and friendships. Shun and Dai overcame multiple hurdles and arguments throughout the season to fall in love with each other.
Netflix’s The Boyfriend: Shun & Dai announce their relationship on Instagram
On Monday, August 5, 2024, The Boyfriend cast members Shun and Dai took to Instagram to update a collaborative post announcing their relationship. Fans who had been following their journey and were eagerly awaiting an update excitedly took to the comments section to congratulate the couple.
In the picture, Shun and Dai are seen smiling as they look over a table, hinting that they are still going strong. Previously, The Boyfriend cast members and MCs gathered for a YouTube livestream session after the show ended filming. Here, they discussed their journeys and relationship updates. When Dai and Shun were asked about their relationship, the two held hands, confirming that they were still together.
Shun further revealed that the two have been living together since the cast members’ watch party in October 2023. Shun even talked about living with Dai’s parents for three months and meeting Dai’s friends. During the show’s run, the two became fan favorites as they shared their personal struggles with family and relationships and their journey of getting together despite taking a break from each other.
Viewers can watch Dai and Shun’s journey on The Boyfriend, streaming exclusively on Netflix.
