The Boyfriend (2024)

Participants are so kind, mature, and empathetic.

First of all, this is a fast-paced dating show where the participants have been together for just one month, and it only has 10 episodes, each about 40 minutes long. Obviously, a lot of things are skipped, and we don't get to know their full stories. However, let’s talk about the participants because I found them amazing. They are so kind, mature, and empathetic. As expected from Japanese people, they are respectful and have great personalities!

Shun - He’s the most complicated participant on the show. If you don’t try to understand him, you might be turned off by his behavior. But if you look at him from a deeper perspective, you’ll understand why he acts the way he does. All of his actions make sense when you consider his past experiences with pain and trauma in previous relationships. I would also be mentally unstable if I were in his position. That said, I actually appreciate that he’s on the show because it highlights how difficult it can be for someone to open up after failed relationships. However, I believe he needs professional help after the show to fully recover and to prevent hurting others due to his actions.

Dai - Oh, to be loved by Dai. Imagine being emotionally unstable and having this guy be so patient with you. I also love what he said to Ikuo: "I'm not the type of guy who would make him insecure." Hands down, respect! Despite being the youngest along with Ikuo, he’s not afraid to address important issues within the house. I admire that about him. The only thing I didn’t like was how he treated Ikuo, but I understand his perspective.

Kazuto - This guy is like collecting men as if they’re keychains, lmao. But am I complaining? No, because I would also be head over heels for him since he’s so nice and has a decent personality. The fact that he doesn’t take anyone for granted after learning they like him is impressive. However, he’s one of the participants I’d like to know more about because he’s so mysterious.

Ryota - Oh, come on, Ryota, don’t push it so hard, lmao. You’re handsome and nice, but you shouldn’t press your affections on someone too much, as that can be uncomfortable for them. Nevertheless, I appreciate how he always listens to Shun and doesn’t get tired of his behavior.

Alen - Impressive personality! He’s a must-have in any dating show because his presence likely keeps things in place and at peace. Although he’s like a peacemaker, he’s not nosy and knows his boundaries. I love that about him. I also admire how he adjusts for Kazuto, slowing down his fast-paced nature just for him. I personally think he’d be a great friend in real life!

Gensei - I refuse to believe he’s already 34 because he still seems like a baby! He’s so cute!

Taehoon - I also appreciate him being on the show because he’s mature, and I like the advice he gave to Shun. I wish him the best outside the show with his family and love life.

Usak - I’ll forever miss his chicken breast shake, lmao. Despite being the sexy guy at work, he’s quite shy. I love him and wish him luck as well.

Ikuo - I love that he told Dai it was painful to see how Shun was treating him and that Dai deserved better. I think that’s true. Although he might seem nosy, I can really feel his care for Dai. I just wish he had arrived earlier; he might have had a better chance with Dai.... or maybe not.

I hope I didn’t forget anyone.

I truly enjoyed the show! It might not be the best dating show, but it’s binge-worthy, and the participants are all nice and lovable!

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Hmmm.... much more boring compared to His Man

While it's nice to see interactions between people searching for a live-partner, I don't need a panel who does explain me what happenend. That is so annoying and belittles the viewer imho.
So I prefer "His Man" over this by far, because there are much more open feelings, much more conflict, much more misunderstandings and much more butterflies.

Overall a OK show, but I skipped the panel all the time. But I'm disappointed about the length of the show, because they were together for four weeks and have less material as "His Man" which is much more intense and interesting for just a week.

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MY DAISHUN HEART ??

So basically I'm not a fan of reality shows yk. But DAISHUN made me to watch this show I LOVED ITTTTT LIKE I GOT OBSESSED!!!!!!!

OH MY GOSHHHH THE ENDINGGGGG(DaiShun's confession) WITH THE SONGGGG ADDING GOLDEN HOUR TO THIER CONFESSION SCENE GOSHHHHHHHHH THAT WAS LITERALLY LIKE A REAL LIKE MASTERPIECE TO WITNESS. ????

IDK WHO SAYS WHAT I LOVEEE SHUNN THE MOSTTTT. Oww to love like DAI ?i can totally understand SHUN yk he had some past traumas we don't know what he have been gone through
YOU WILLL NEVER KNOW UNTILL YOU REALLY WALK INTO THIER SHOES true some times shun behavior was worse i love how Dai was handling it. Shun really do changed himself for Dai tho

And ALAN lolll i love him too he is sooo true la anyways i loved this showww so muchhhh hope i can rate this a 1000 stars?!!!

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love, friendship, and LIFE

I seriously enjoy this show, and I really really mean it!!

To start off I agree with the hosts in the end, that show showed more emotional learning, than it is for the drama as people find that "entertaining". I love the building of both friendship and relationship and truly loved it was called The Boyfriend so it has the double meaning of friends and relationship!

I appreciated how (despite yes it was pretty fast paced I get itt) we got almost all aspects of learning from these boys, and I really appreciate their lives and courage for coming in to the show! I enjoyed learning about them and how they like to live life, it makes me think about me life as well hahaha I really love the hosts who can give such good input on the situations!

And OMG the songs!! Please everything was so good!

So cheers to the boys and everyone who worked on this show, it truly was a dating show that literally gave life!! I say really one of the best reality dating show ever!!

A short review but I want bump up the rating as it truly deserves a high rating!! hahahah

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I cheered I cried I cheered

I'm not a bit fan of reality show and I really thought this would be some lame show like paradise hotel.

but it had alot of value with it. I could understand why shuen was like he was cause I am like him too.

and I have a rule if a how make me cry, laugh and be all fluffy then it's a succes.

it also made want to try find love my self, wich I have given up on. because it's hard when you are like Shuen who has been disapointed over and over, to open up. but also when you are a person who dosnt fall in love right away, but first when there are shown interest to you. then it's hard.

so now I'm rooting for them, cause they are dang cute together.

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Great series

I’m late to The Boyfriend train but I binged it yesterday. I don’t care for reality tv but I was curious, it’s very obvious that many people are going to misunderstand Shun and his actions and yes there were some times where I was like “Shun common” but as someone who had been in toxic relationships I understand Shun and I don’t think him setting boundaries for Dai is a bad thing. Shun didn’t want to get hurt again so he put walls up to avoid it and that’s completely understandable. He eventually brought those walls lower once he started to trust Dai.

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such a refreshing dating reality show

i watched this, not really expecting much. but
DAMNNNNNN i loved it so much. the cast was so amazing. the drama was entertaining and honestly crack up.

i related a lot to shun with his insecurities + walls he built up, as well as him constantly testing dai to see if he was genuine or not. he was so dramatic that it was just so funny. like wdym he got angry because dai wouldn’t wear his T-shirt, but his ex would ? BWAHAHAHAHHA STOPPPPPP ? oh their last date was BEAUTIFUL ! i already knew what was gonna happen when shun went onto dai’s bed. but it looked like something was happening underneath that blanket … ? the kiss needs to be recorded in the history of best BL kisses to ever happen. BL dramas/ shows need to study this exact scene, bc the build up, eye contact, whispers, everything led up to such a romantic and intimate kiss. hopefully shun matures so that when he has children he won’t get them in trouble for having to much fun, or being too enthusiastic (cue flashback of their first date ??)

i was amazed at the maturity, loyalty and consideration dai had. how he was able to so easily compromise for shun and try to understand his reactions. how he was willing to keep trying even if it wore him out. he was very expressive and talked about his feelings, which is so important in any type of relationship. i thought it was a great idea that he enjoyed the picnic with new guy, because it would have been refreshing for him and showed shun how he really felt. BROOOOOOO i swear, dai has the patience of a saint, because shun was just confusing with wanting his physical touch, only to push him away.

they were so realistic and enjoyable (sometimes frustrating) to watch. AND NETFLIX PUTTING THIS SONG WHEN SHUN CONFESSED ?! perfection! honestly, my main focus was them. i wish them both happiness together.

i can remember kazuto picking the guys up like pokemon. i was LAUGHING MY HEAD OFF that one time it was his shift and everyone put their hands up. honestly so valid, bc me too. usak and his chickennnn OMG the whole budgeting thing was so funny, like they were so serious about chicken ? he was adorable and i’m kinda sad he left early. gensei thinking ryota liked him was funny as well. like i never thought i’d see my level of delulu on tv. ryota was like seeing the second lead in a kdrama. he just kept giving his heart to kazuto, only for it to be crushed #unrequitedlove . taeheon being on the show even though he wasn’t out, was such a brave move for me. it made me admire his courage to do so, knowing his family will inevitably see it. i loved that everyone comforted him and assured him that his emotions were valid and his presence is needed. i felt sorry for ikuo when daishun were having lover quarrels 101 ? homeboy only wanted to help. alan was very understanding of everyone and gave really good advice/ words of comfort.

only thing i wish they would improve is more content please ! how did they stay together for one whole month, and only have 10-45min episodes ? in the end they all respected each other and it was refreshing to see.

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Oh dear, i can't get over it

I'm not one to make reviews of series i watch because i tend to watch them waaaaaaay later compared to others, but this time i feel like i have to.
Where do i begin ? Thanks instagram for showing me Dai and Shun together (Literally spoiled me but whatever), made me start the series.
But i can tell many of the younglings in current day wants to be Dai but are mostly Shun. Building walls, wondering if they do truly love us or it's just a facade.
Never related so hard on one of the member cast and Shun managed to do just that.
I still can't get over Taeheon and Gensei, mother and father of the group, so heartbreaking for them but they were my faves after Dai and Shun. Poor Kazuto getting overworked each day because he is popular haha but good for him.
Ikuo kinda left a bit of salt in my mouth, in my standpoint he did this because he liked Dai and tried to wreck what DaiShun built but maybe if i was there with them, i would think his intentions were genuine but i had a hard time when Ikuo was on screen.
Overall, i'm very satisfied with what i've seen and i'm looking forward to see how will Dai and Shun's relationship develop, i love them sooo much ! :=)

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I’m considering dropping this show

I could say this is the worst dating show I’ve ever watched. It’s such a mess and so hard to process. It is definitely not comparable to ‘His Man.’ Everything goes so quickly that it’s really hard to understand. It shows one scene, and after two minutes they are in a completely different scene, or it’s the first day, and after like five minutes, it’s another. It’s so hard to get to know the characters since they don’t get a lot of screen time. I thought all of them would introduce themselves in the first episode, like discussing their type or who they are as a person. I’ll probably force myself to watch the next three episodes since it’s a BL dating show, but if it doesn’t get any better , I’ll definitely drop it. After all, it’s a waste of time, but I will give it one more chance on Tuesday. ?

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