The Boyfriend couple Dai and Shun shared their first picture from a photoshoot on Instagram, elating fans. On August 5, the artist Shun Nakananishi posted a photograph in collaboration with Dai Nakai, with the track Golden Hour by the American singer-songwriter JVKE.
Fans mentioned Dai and Shun's last moments on the show, where they confessed their love for each other and shared a kiss. Many fans labeled Golden Hour as Dai and Shun's song as it reminds them of The Boyfriend couple.
After releasing the first image together, they also followed each other on Instagram. Dai and Shun left the dating show together as a pair in the last episode and on August 3, they also confirmed that they have been seeing each other following the filming of the show.
They also confirmed that they have been living together for the past few months now. Viewers of the show who rooted for them took to social media to share their excitement about Dai and Shun's first photograph.
“We WON #DaiShun nation! They just posted their first ever couple pic on IG and it’s the cutest thing ever.”
“DaiShun finally posted their first couple pic on instagram and they used golden hour as the song! they own this for real.”- a fan added.
“Just need a show where they just go on dates and have fun. Let gay people have fun.”- a user commented.
Fans expressed their wish to see more content from the couple.
“Oh my God this is exactly what i want to be my wallpaper on my cellphone, thanks,”- a user stated
“Ship is sailing !!!!! I wish them endless sunshine and sunsets, calmer seas, breezy winds and a lifetime of adventures!! KAWAIIII #DaiShun.” - a fan wrote.
“My morning surprise. Finally they uploaded together in the Instagram.”- another fan added.
While discussing their love index in an unreleased clip shared by Netflix Japan, Shun mentioned that 100 points to be would marriage for him. Fans noticed the 100 sign emoji on the posts shared on the Xiaohongshu app. They joked about seeing The Boyfriend couple get married.
“OMGGGGG!!!!!!! ARE WE GETTING READY TO ATTEND A MARRIAGE OR SOMETHING???? BOYS????”- a user said.
“Pack your belongings #DaiShun nation!! We're going to Japan right now! DaiShun's wedding let's go!!!”- a fan commented.
“THEY THEMSELVES ARE THE ONES PLANTING DELULUNESS IN MEE COZ WHAT IS THAT CAPTION !!?!!!!”- a user added.
Dai signs with NEW EVIDENCE, an entertainment agency Shun is a part of
Dai and Shun appeared on the first Japanese BL dating show The Boyfriend and emerged as the most popular pair. With much excitement, they recently announced their relationship and are now a part of the same entertainment agency.
On July 21, while The Boyfriend was still on air, Shun announced to be a part of the entertainment agency NEW EVIDENCE. Shun shared a black-and-white profile photo with the announcement. Notably, on August 5, Dai also updated his Instagram bio and confirmed his affiliation with NEW EVIDENCE.
Meanwhile, all episodes of The Boyfriend are available on Netflix from streaming. Fans can also watch unreleased videos on the official YouTube channel of Netflix Japan.