Series synopsis
The Boyfriend, also known as ボーイフレンド is a Japanese reality television series that premiered on Netflix on July 9, 2024. It stars MEGUMI, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama and Durian Lollobrigida.
Over the course of a month, a group of men live under one roof and run a coffee truck together to connect and hopefully meet their one true boyfriend.
Premise
Over the course of a month, a group of men live under one roof and run a coffee truck together to connect and hopefully meet their one true boyfriend.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- MEGUMI as Self - Host
- Chiaki Horan as Self - Host
- Thelma Aoyama as Self - Host
- Durian Lollobrigida as Self - Host
- Yoshimi Tokui as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 27 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | August 3, 2024 | February 5, 2026 |
| Season 1 | 10 | July 9, 2024 | July 30, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 15 | January 13, 2026 | February 3, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Season 1 Reunion All nine boys and five MCs gather to discuss Season 1 of The Boyfriend. |
August 3, 2024 |
| 2 |
Season 2 Reunion All ten boys and five MCs gather to discuss Season 2 of The Boyfriend. |
February 5, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
That Summer, I Fell in Love with Him The boys move into an oceanside cottage, sharing their first impressions. As sparks fly and a new face heats things up, an unforgettable summer begins. |
July 9, 2024 |
| 2 |
Getting to Know the Real You The coffee truck opens for business, and the boys must choose their shift partners. Shun begins to feel uneasy over an unexpected discovery. |
July 9, 2024 |
| 3 |
A Kiss Would Make Things Clear A new member stirs things up. As the sun sets, Shun reveals his true feelings. A lucky few may get to go on a date — only if their feelings are mutual. |
July 9, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
This Winter, We Meet Again By train, bus, ship and plane, a group of men heads to a snowy cottage, where new love, friendship, unexpected reunions and an unforgettable winter await. |
January 13, 2026 |
| 2 |
I Remember, You Forgot Romance blooms on the ski slopes as Jobu makes a move and a frozen relationship thaws. Bomi takes the first coffee truck shift and must choose a partner. |
January 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
I'm Not Right for You William's natural charm creates uneasy tension with two others guys. Hiroya boldly makes his feelings known. One member's view on cheating creates a stir. |
January 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 9, 2024 |
| Last aired | February 3, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday |