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Dai and Shun, the popular couple from the Japanese reality dating show on Netflix, The Boyfriend, have captivated audiences yet again with a new photoshoot with DAZED KOREA. The pictures were released by the publication on August 29 on X (formerly Twitter) and took the fans by surprise.
On the show, Dai, a 22-year-old university student, quickly expressed his feelings for Shun, a 23-year-old artist. Even told his friends that he was determined to pursue a relationship with his fellow contestant in The Boyfriend. The reality dating show which featured nine men looking for love won hearts through its honest depiction of same-sex couples.
Dai and Shun chose each other initially for one-on-one dates but had various ups and downs in their budding relationship. However, by spending time together and through honest conversations, they were able to overcome conflicts and misunderstandings.
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As they continued to grow closer, viewers noticed the connection between them and became loyal supporters of their budding romance. After confirming their dating status even after the end of the show, they have continued to garner fans' support.
As they pose together for DAZED KOREA, their pictures have caught attention and left fans swooning.
"HOLD ON! LET ME BREATHE," said one fan.
"I’M CRYING MY DAISHUNIEEEE," said another fan.
"Dazed Korea! WOW! They know what we want! My dinner is served. They are so in love & i’m so happy for them🥹," another X user reacted.
Fans also thanked the publication for executing the photoshoot and seemed excited for the couple who seems to be going strong.
"what about my mental health!? Ahhhhhh," another fan said.
"THANK YOU DAZED KOREA," another X user commented.
"THEY'RE SO CUUUUTE," one person said.
Dai and Shun revisited The Boyfriend shoot location to reminisce
Dai and Shun, the fan-favorite couple from Netflix's Japanese reality series The Boyfriend, have launched their own YouTube channel called DaiShun. Their first vlog, posted on August 13, revisits key moments from their relationship, marking ten months since they first met on the show.
The vlog captures their return to Tateyama, particularly the beach at Chikura Shiokaze Okoku, where they created many of their early memories and shared a kiss during the series finale.
In the video, the couple strolls along the green beaches before enjoying a meal at a local restaurant. They then spend time at another location, watching the sunset and discussing their future goals.
The vlog has quickly gained popularity, reaching over 500,000 views within the first ten hours and now boasting 1.5 million views. The channel itself has attracted over 514,000 subscribers in the short time since its launch.
The Boyfriend's nine stars have seen their popularity soar internationally following the show's conclusion. Dai, for instance, had just 9,000 followers when the show premiered on July 9, but his following has since grown to over 713,000. This rapid rise in online popularity highlights the strong connection viewers feel with the show's participants, especially Dai and Shun.
