Netflix’s The Boyfriend: Cast, Instagrams, release schedule, filming location & all you need to know about Japanese reality dating show

Netflix is set to air a Japanese reality dating series, The Boyfriend on July 9. The reality dating show is garnering attention online due to its interesting concept, as this marks the first same-sex reality dating show. On July 1, Netflix dropped the details about the show where nine men gather at a seaside house in Japan as they spend a month together to find true love. While living in the same house, the participants will run a coffee truck together.

According to Netflix’s description of The Boyfriend:

“The reality series follows nine young men in search of love and friendship as they spend a summer living together. Each participant arrives at their new home — a beachside abode called the “Green Room” — with their own unique story to share. But the group has one thing in common: They are all attracted to men.”

The Boyfriend on Netflix: Know about the cast, where to follow them on Instagram & more

The Japanese reality dating show The Boyfriend features nine young men coming from Japan, Brazil, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Dai

Dai or Dai Nakai is a 22-year-old University student. His Instagram handle is @dainakai, and he has 3K followers. According to his social media, Dai revealed feeling different emotions on the show. He described the show as:

"Another unforgettable treasure has been added to my life." translated by Google

Ikuo

Ikuo is also a 22-year-old man, one of the two youngest cast members. He works in the Food Service Industry in Japan. Ikuo has over 1K followers on his Instagram page @iku.o323, where he has shared seven posts that capture his daily life.

Shun

Shun or Shun Nakanishi is a 23-year-old Artist. He has over 5.6K followers on his Instagram page @shun._.nakanishi. According to Shun's announcement about his appearance on the show, he expressed his feeling of being terrified and gained invaluable experience on the show. He stated,

"I am also grateful for this irreplaceable encounter." translated by Google

Kazuto

Kazuto is a 27-year-old Japanese cuisine chef. He updates his daily life on his Instagram page @kaz._.too, which has over 6K followers. Besides being a chef, his social media suggests that Kazuto also runs a YouTube channel called as Arasa Gay No. 5.

Ryota

Ryota is a 28-year-old Barista and Model. Potential viewers may catch up on his professional life as a model, among many other updates by Ryota on his Instagram handle @ryota_32_, which has 1.4K followers. According to his Instagram, Ryota recently walked the ramp for Keisuke Yoshida Fashion Week 2024 in Tokyo.

Alan

Alan or Alan Takahashi is a 29-year-old IT company employee from Brazil, potential viewers may follow him on the Instagram page @takahashialan. Alan has shared his thoughts about the show on his Instagram page, stating,

"I decided to participate in this journey with all my heart and soul."

Alan further added,

"It's an age where I can share my treasured experience with everyone!!"

Taeheon

Taeheon is a 34-year-old UI/UX Designer from South Korea. He goes by the username @taehonest on Instagram with 2K followers. As per Taeheon's official website, he graduated from the University of the Arts London with a B.A. (Hons) in Product Design. Moreover, Taeheon is fluent in Japanese, English, and Korean.

Gensei

Gensei or Gensei Azumai is a 34-year-old from Taiwan. He is a Hair and make-up artist who goes by @gensei.am on Instagram. Gensei also creates content for his YouTube channel @azumai_gensei. He shared his experience on The Boyfriend through his Instagram.

He stated,

"It's a love and friendship drama with 9 wonderful boys. Please watch it. It was a very valuable experience and I am grateful for all the connections I had here."

Usak

Usak is a 36-year-old Go-go dancer and the eldest among the cast members of The Boyfriend. Usak boasts over 48.6K followers on his Instagram page @saksaksaksack, where he has showcased his experience as a Go-go dancer alongside other dancers through multiple pictures.

The Boyfriend's release schedule

The cast members of The Boyfriend will experience a whirlpool of emotions as they go through their first love and heartbreak, living together for about a month. The contestants will showcase their feelings boldly and bravely as the show progresses. The series captures their connection with each other and personal growth, which will be portrayed in 10 episodes.

The show will be aired in four batches every Tuesday from July 9, within four weeks.

Episodes 1-3 will be aired in the first batch on July 9
Episodes 4-6 will be aired in the second batch on July 16.
Two episodes, 7 and 8, are scheduled to air on July 23 in the third batch
The last batch will be aired on July 30, including episodes 9 and the finale episode 10.

Filming location and hosts of The Boyfriend

The Boyfriend was filmed in Tateyama, capturing the beach scenery of the city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It will be hosted by a panel of five celebrities who will watch the show alongside the viewers while sharing their thoughts on the contestants and building connections.

The hosts include actress Megumi, TV and Radio personality Chiaki Horan, Japanese singer Thelma Aoyama, Drag Queen Durian Lollobrigida, and Japanese comedian and actor Yoshimi Tokui.

The Boyfriend will premiere on July 9 on Netflix.

Edited by Toshali Kritika