Celebrated for its authentic portrayal of romance and friendship among young men, breakout Japanese reality series The Boyfriend has been renewed for a second season. Premiering on 9 July, Season 1 quickly won hearts worldwide, earning a spot in Netflix’s Weekly Top 10 (Series) in Japan for six consecutive weeks.
The first season’s impact extended far beyond Japan, as all nine participants gained immense recognition both locally and internationally. Their social media followings surged by an average of 120 times since the show’s release. The cast members have since graced TV variety shows, featured on magazine covers, and been recognized as icons of the year by prominent online media outlets.
In the upcoming season, viewers will be introduced to a new group of participants who will share their unique journeys and stories. Returning hosts MEGUMI, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui will once again guide audiences through the heartfelt experiences of these young men during their time together.
“Thanks to the love from our viewers, it is exciting to return for a new season. Being the first same-sex romance reality show in Japan, we paid careful attention to ensure that the story is an authentic portrayal of these relationships. In Season 1, we showed not just romance, but their friendship and meaningful connections with one another, which I believe touched the hearts of fans around the world,” says Dai Ota, producer at Netflix.
He adds, “In Season 2, we will continue to showcase their compassion and stories of growth, with more unique perspectives and backstories. Please look forward to a new season with new participants, a new Green Room, and new storytelling.”
Fans can relive all the touching moments with Season 1 of The Boyfriend, now streaming on Netflix.
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