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The Boyfriend aired its final episodes 9 and 10 on Tuesday, July 30, on Netflix. Japan's first BL, or same-sex dating show, has taken over the internet with its refreshing concept where nine men live together in search of true love.
This show is based on the premise of nine bisexual and gay men living together for a month in a seaside house named Green Room in Tateyama, Japan, and running a coffee truck to manage their expenses.
The cast members Dai, Shun, Usak, Taeheon, Ikuo, Alan, Ryota, Gensei, and Kazuto come from different countries, mostly Japan, working in a variety of professional fields, from the age group of 22 years to 36 years. The show gives a realistic view of dating and building relationships between people of the same sex. As Japan's first BL dating show, it has lived up to the expectations of the viewers.
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With ten episodes, one can binge The Boyfriend in one sitting; this fast-paced show may leave you wanting more. However, given that each cast member was given enough time to work on themselves and to make a connection to the show, it would leave a lasting impression on the viewers.
The Boyfriend review: From love and friendship to reality, the Japan dating show brings a whole new experience
The Boyfriend's concept is refreshing to many, as there are not many rules the participants have to follow while they live together. Given the freedom to open up about their feelings easily, each man received a chance to explore love. Moreover, in the dating show, the cast members were supposed to tackle everyday issues by themselves, like people who live together have to face.
Besides earning a living working at the coffee truck, “Brewtiful U,” the men were able to choose a partner for their work shifts, where they could confess their feelings. Knowing their time on the show was limited, the cast members sincerely shared their hearts with the one they liked.
The atmosphere of the show, most of the time, was positive due to the honest nature of the men, who were ready to accept their fate even if it was rejection. Meanwhile, as a viewer, watching the contestants being rejected positively and respectfully, The Boyfriend, won my heart.
Coming from different backgrounds and living distinct lives, the cast shared their stories, including the struggles they faced growing up as gay men. This show created a safe space for the members to openly talk about their sexualities without any filters, furthering lasting friendships.
As there were some conversations they could not have had with people around them before, they were able to learn about life from different perspectives and opinions.
Unlike other reality dating shows, The Boyfriend also showed the cast members looking out for each other, which is uncommon to see in dating series that are based on competition and game stages.
The cast members, despite liking someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings, gave genuine advice and helped each other. This wholesome bond shared between the men may also be an enlightening experience for the viewers who are going through similar situations in life.
If you are someone who has enjoyed watching Asian BL dating shows like His Man, this is definitely a good pick. The Boyfriend may surpass your standards of watching Asian dating shows, as it has much more to offer than just love.
