BLACKPINK’s Jisoo leads a new Netflix K-drama that asks whether real love is worth the risk when fantasy feels easier. Glossy and charming, it’s the perfect watch for spring, while also providing food for thought about the future of real-life romance.
Viewers seem to agree. Boyfriend on Demand is the most-watched non-English show on Netflix right now. With 4.8 million views last week, it also made the Top 10 in 47 countries. Does that mean we should gear up for a sequel?
Boyfriend on Demand Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, Netflix hasn’t announced any plans for Boyfriend on Demand season 2. Moreover, the title is listed as a limited series, and Korean productions don’t typically get follow-ups.
All in all, it looks like the episodes currently streaming are all there is. Luckily, the story ends on a satisfying note, so you don’t have to worry about cliffhangers.
Boyfriend on Demand Cast
- Jisoo as Seo Mi-rae
- Seo In-guk as Park Kyeong-nam
- Yoo In-na as Hwany
- Ha Young as Lee Ji-yeon
- Seo Kang-jun as Seo Eun-ho
- Lee Soo-hyuk as Choi Si-woo
- Ong Seong-wu as Bae Hyeon-woo
What Is Boyfriend on Demand About?
A romantic comedy, Boyfriend on Demand centres on Seo Mi-rae, a burned-out webtoon producer. While she longs for romance, she has given up on real-life dating due to her exhausting work schedule.
Things change when Mi-rae discovers a subscription-based virtual reality dating service that lets users experience customised romances with ideal partners. Inside this digital world, she can live out perfect love stories, something trickier to accomplish in real life.
However, as she becomes increasingly immersed in these fantasy relationships, the line between virtual and real emotions blurs. That’s especially true when her prickly coworker becomes part of her real-life romantic equation.
Given that more and more people complain about modern dating, Boyfriend on Demand couldn’t have dropped at a better time. While the series is light, it also showcases how a perfect fantasy world can be appealing to the point of almost convincing you to give up on IRL love. It doesn’t go too deep on the topic, as you get cute moments galore, but it gives you something to think about.
Without spoilers, Mi-rae does make a choice between the virtual and real by the time the final end credits roll. Since the story wraps up neatly, Boyfriend on Demand season 2 is unlikely. The show is still a fun watch, especially if you’re craving a little romantic escapism.
Are There Other Shows Like Boyfriend on Demand?
If you enjoyed Boyfriend on Demand, check out some of the other South Korean series streaming on Netflix. Recent hits include The Art of Sarah, Can This Love Be Translated?, Dynamite Kiss, No Tail to Tell, and Idol I.
