‘Boyfriend on Demand’: Everything We Know About Jisoo’s New Korean Rom-Com Series
What To Know
- Jisoo of BLACKPINK stars in Netflix K-rom-com series Boyfriend on Demand.
- In the upcoming Netflix show, Jisoo plays a burnt-out webtoon producer.
- Her character signs up for a dating simulation program, and her virtual boyfriends are played by a star-studded cast.
Jisoo has captivated K-pop fans as one-fourth of BLACKPINK, and she’ll attempt to win over K-rom-com lovers with her upcoming Netflix show. The singer-turned-actress is optimistic about Boyfriend on Demand, which she says “will let viewers vicariously experience exciting romance through the characters. I think it will be a fun treat for anyone who feels worn down by the monotony of everyday life.”
Boyfriend on Demand marks Jisoo’s fifth screen project, in which she’ll play a burnt-out webtoon producer. Reality and fantasy are blurred when Mi-rae subscribes to a dating simulation program, giving her a number of virtual boyfriends (and offering Jisoo a strong lineup of guest stars). Swooon has the full cast list and more updates on the rom-com below.
When is Boyfriend on Demand‘s release date?
All 10 episodes will drop on March 6.
Who is in the Boyfriend on Demand cast?
Jisoo has already spoken about her character ahead of the show’s premiere. “I had such a great time living as Mi-rae. I also cheered for her as I watched her make choices and take action even though she was afraid of something. I think it will be an interesting work that contains the worries & empathy we have in our lives,” she told Elle Korea.
Director Kim Jung-sik said of his lead actress, “I focused most on portraying the many charms Jisoo has in the most versatile way possible. To do this, I used different occupations and added subtle variations to her character in the virtual world so that her acting style would feel distinct from Mi-rae in reality.”
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He continued, “One of the most appealing points of Boyfriend on Demand is that the main character experiences different romantic relationships with various individuals, in diverse settings and universes, all within a single series. As such, viewers can enjoy a wide spectrum of romantic comedies.”
Seo In-guk (Doom at Your Service) plays Park Kyeong-nam, Mi-rae’s colleague and rival webtoon producer. He’ll have to compete against Mi-rae’s virtual boyfriends for her attention. They’re played by Seo Kang-jun, Lee Soo-hyuk, Ong Seong-wu, Lee Jae-wook, Lee Hyun-wook, Jay Park, Kim Young-dae, and Lee Sang-yi. Yoo In-Na appears as Mi-rae’s dating manager. Ha Young also has a supporting role in the series.
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What is Boyfriend on Demand about?
Written by Namgung Do-young, Mi-rae escapes her exhausting life via the simulation program. She experiences everything from fairytale-like encounter with a prince to a first love at school, and her boyfriends include a confident doctor, a secret agent, an A-list celebrity, and more. At the same time, Mi-rae keeps running into Kyeong-nam (Seo) in real-life. As they become “overtime work buddies,” a slow-burn romance forms between them, challenging Mi-rae’s idea of what she wanted.
Is there a Boyfriend on Demand trailer?
If you scroll to the top of this page, you can catch a glimpse of Mi-rae’s dream dates in the full trailer. Let us know which guest star you’re most looking forward to watching in the comments below!
Boyfriend on Demand, Season 1, March 6, Netflix
