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Netflix is launching Japan’s first gay dating show, “The Boyfriend,” which explores relationships and self-discovery among a diverse cast member. Premiering on July 9, the show follows the Terrace House format and aims to challenge society’s views on same-sex relationships. “The Boyfriend” will release episodes weekly for four weeks, featuring cast members from different countries and backgrounds.
Netflix is releasing a new Japanese gay romance drama, The Boyfriend, which could change the way Japan views gay romance. Historically, LGBTQIA+ shows have been entertaining, iconic, and dramatic. From Love Island to Ultimatum: Queer Love, dating shows have a mysterious way of captivating people. The Boyfriend features handsome cast members who live in a beach house called the “Green Room.” The show will be filmed in Tateyama, a city well known as a “beach town” near Tokyo.
The Boyfriend depicts Japanese men coming to terms with their sexuality and building strong relationships with other men in their households. There may be a lot of drama as the reality TV stars navigate different relationships. Jealousy and insecurity rule their lives. From its concept, The Boyfriend sounds like a strawberry milkshake; a sweet treat that is hard to resist. With so much depth, it may be more than just a guilty pleasure. It may be engrossing and convey a very important message that all types of people belong in Japanese society.
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Netflix will produce Japan’s first gay dating show, in which men bond and experience the joys and sorrows of falling in love. The show will follow the same format as the popular Japanese dating show “Terrace House,” in which 20 strangers move into a house together.
Terrace House was praised worldwide for its realism, so The Boyfriend may receive the same praise. The series promises to delve into the lives of these men and their relationships with their families and society. It may also explore other stories within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Boyfriend release date
Netflix releases episodes in batches
The Boyfriend will premiere on July 9th and will be available in over 190 countries. During this time, viewers will get to know the men as they go through life-changing experiences and form lasting bonds. Viewers considering giving The Boyfriend a try should know that Netflix will be streaming the show every Tuesday for the next four weeks. Here’s the full schedule:
episode
release date
Episodes 1-3
July 9
Episodes 4-6
July 16
Episodes 7-8
July 23
Episodes 9-10
July 30
Boyfriend Cast
Diversity
In the next 10 episodes, these men enter a luxurious home in Tokyo. Every participant has something special to offer. As they spend time together, the men bond and express their feelings for each other. The Boyfriend features nine cast members from Taiwan, Brazil, Japan and Korea, including Nakai Dai, a 22-year-old university student; Ikuo, a 22-year-old who works in the food and service industry; and Takahashi Alan, a 29-year-old IT employee from Brazil.
“The Boyfriend” also stars 23-year-old artist Shun Nakanishi, 34-year-old Taiwanese hair and makeup artist Gensei Azuma, and 27-year-old Japanese chef Kazuto. Also appearing on the show are 28-year-old barista and model Ryota, designer Tae Hong, and go-go dancer Usak. At 36, Usak is one of the show’s oldest participants.
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The Boyfriend embodies diversity thanks to its multi-ethnic cast, who openly express their feelings in a world where same-sex marriage is not yet legal. It features a fantastic cast of hosts, including Chiaki Horan, Dorian Lollobrigida, famous Japanese drag queen Thelma Aoyama, Megumi, and Yoshimi Tokui. Yoshimi is a very popular comedian and is best known as the host of Terrace House.
Boyfriend Trailer
Dramatic
After the highly anticipated trailer was released on June 30, The Boyfriend’s trailer gave a hint of what viewers should expect. The unique dating series sees nine participants spend a memorable summer at a beach house and develop meaningful relationships. It sees the men running a coffee truck. They spend time together and get to know the motivations of their potential future partners (via Netflix).
The trailer shows moments of drama, love, great connections, family approval, heartbreak and jealousy. The Boyfriend joins a string of hit dating shows about singles looking for love. What makes this show different is that these young men take turns maintaining a mini truck and live together. There is not much pressure on the cast to find a romantic partner, but it is never forced upon them.
The series will focus on the friendships and journey of self-discovery of the cast members. If their relationship becomes more than platonic, they will get a chance to explore it. A lot of issues could arise and this concept could be a disaster. There might be some messy love triangles, but these types of storylines are what will make The Boyfriend Season 1 worth watching.
The Boyfriend season 1 will premiere on Netflix on July 9th.
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Boyfriend (2024)
Cast: Seth Fuentes, MEGUMI, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Dorian Lollobrigida, Yoshimi Tokui
Release date: June 28, 2024
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