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The Boyfriend cast members Dai and Shun broke the internet with their blooming chemistry in the recent episode of the dating show. On Tuesday, July 23, the Japanese dating reality series premiered episodes 7 and 8 on Netflix. In the latest episode of The Boyfriend, Dai and Shun went through challenging emotions while overcoming ups and downs in their dynamic.
They resolved their issues through sincere conversation and were matched as one of the 3 couples who received a chance to go on a private date. Dai and Shun matched for the second time as this was the last private date of the reality show. Meanwhile, anticipations were at an all-time high about the progress in Dai and Shun's connection.
Episode 8 eventually concluded with a passionate kiss shared between Dai and Shun initiated by the latter, indicating a start to their relationship. Viewers of The Boyfriend expressed the excitement and emotions they felt throughout the show watching them. One fan said on X (formerly Twitter):
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“History was made. Romeo & Juliet? Jack & Rose who? This build-up, tension and kiss deserves its own art gallery at the MoMa. The chemistry they have needs to be studied for science. Nothing comes close to what they have.”
“The buildup to this kiss scene was top notch. When one of the panel said "This kiss scene will go down in human history" he wasn't lying,” anoter fan commented
“I feel like I'm stuck in a loop, I can't stop looking at them,” one user added.
Viewers of the show went feral over their intense chemistry leading to the kiss and shared their reactions online.
“Helllp i can't breathe!!! my heart stop beating! This is the best kissing scene in history! it's sooooo reaaallll!!!!,” another user wrote.
“Will treasure this beautiful moment forever,” one fan said.
“I've watched this unhealthy number of times,” one user commented.
Fans have also showcased their excitement for the upcoming episodes of the dating show.
“At this point Idc if they're together after the show or not..what matters the most is that shun cleared his intention towards dai & opened up for him which made me really happy & fully satisfied with this week's episodes,” one fan added.
“Finally!! He has always felt strongly bout Dai and was interested for the longest time. But he was afraid to take the leap. So happy that Shun embraced his love for Dai and they are so blissfully in love together now,” one person said.
"Wait for weeks for this episode and it was totally worth it. NOTHING CAN STOP THE BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH I NEED EP 9 AND 10 NOW,” one fan commented.
About The Boyfriend starring Dai, Shun, and more
The Boyfriend currently features eight participants including Dai, Shun, Ryota, Gensei, Alan, Kazuto, Ikuo, and Taeheon. Previously, Japanese Go-Go Dancer Usak departed the show during episode 5.
According to episode 8, Alan and Kazuto were the second pair to go on a private date, which marked their second date together.
Alan and Kazuto spent a night at another place and shared thoughts about their connection. Ryota and Gensei also matched for the private date, they went to a glass-making workshop and created memories by making a pair of glass pendants.
The final batch of episodes of The Boyfriend is set to be released on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, on Netflix.
