More Boyfriend material: Meet the new cast of Netflix’s groundbreaking gay dating show & see their hottest pics!
With 8 cute new single guys to cozy up to, 'The Boyfriend' Season 2 is set to be the perfect comfort watch this winter.
Mark
If you’re worried cuffing season has passed you by, never fear because plenty of boyfriend material is heading to Netflix very soon!
This month, the streamer will unveil the second season of its groundbreaking reality dating show, The Boyfriend, a cozy comfort watch from Japan that’s sure to help you beat those wintertime blues.
Its premise is refreshingly straightforward: eight single queer men from all walks of life move into a gorgeous home together where they’ll live & work, side-by-side, for two months, opening their hearts up to one another along the way to see if the sparks fly.
This time around, their residence (dubbed “The Green Room”) relocates from the beach to the mountains of Hokkaido, where the gorgeously snowy setting means the guys will just have to snuggle up a little closer!
Other than a panel of media personalities (including actress MEGUMI & drag star Durian Lollobrigida) who provide color commentary for the goings-on inside the house, The Boyfriend is proudly gimmick-free. Well, aside for what the season trailer seems to tease is a surprise ninth houseguest… could a fan favorite from Season 1 be making a return???
But what remains the same is that there are no eliminations, no ultimatums, or no consequences for those who don’t successfully partner up by season’s end. The lack of forced stakes means the guys have the space to explore their emotions on their own terms, opening themselves up for a kind of vulnerability & intimacy rarely seen on television.
Its matter-of-fact approach to gay romance feels especially profound in Japan where, despite some signs of gradual progress for LGBTQ+ rights, same-sex unions have yet to be legalized, and out queer celebrities are few & far between. So, just by showing as their authentic selves and letting the world in on their hopes, dreams, and fears, the men of The Boyfriend have a real opportunity to change hearts & minds for the better.
And who are these men, exactly? Well, we’re so glad you asked! Along with the Season 2 trailer drop over the holidays, Netflix also unveiled a first look at the cast. So, while you wait for the first six episodes to premiere on January 13, scroll down below to get to know them—and to see some of their most swoon-worthy Instagram photos.
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Bomi
University Student from Tokyo. 22.
“An ordinary university student searching for his first boyfriend. His ideal romance is pure and innocent.”
Hiroya
Art Director from Hokkaido. 29.
“A highly considerate man. He has avoided relationships and wants to change.”
Huwei
Graduate Student from Thailand. 26.
“A lovable man from Thailand who speaks many languages. He is both smart and athletic.”
Izaya
IT Sales Worker from Tokyo. 32.
“A man both sincere and strict. He is seeking a partner who thinks seriously about the future.”
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Jobu
Marketer at a Manufacturing Company from Osaka. 26.
“An expressive man who can liven up any room and is enthusiastic about love.”
Kazuyuki
Telecom Sales Worker from Osaka. 40.
“A man who just broke up with his partner after 15 years. He acts as everyone’s kind older brother.”
Ryuki
University Student from Osaka. 20.
“A kind, younger-brother figure who is trying to leave his painful past behind and move on to his next relationship.”
William
IT Company Project Manager from Peru. 34.
“A popular man who dreams of getting married. He was hurt in a previous relationship and is struggling to take the next step.”
The Boyfriend Season 2 streams exclusively on Netflix with the first six episode premiering January 13, with three new episodes dropping each Tuesday through February 3.
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