Boyfriend on Demand

Boyfriend on Demand
Hangul
월간남친
Hanja
月刊男親
Lit.Monthly Boyfriend
RRWolgannamchin
MRWŏlgannamch'in
GenreRomantic comedy
Directed byKim Jung-sik
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production locationCebu
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Boyfriend on Demand (Korean월간남친) is an upcoming South Korean romantic comedy television series written by, directed by Kim Jung-sik, and starring Jisoo and Seo In-guk. It is scheduled for release on Netflix in 2026.

Synopsis

Seo Mi-rae, who is a webtoon producer, experiences burnout and seeks a way to find romance without complications of real-life relationships. She then discovers a unique virtual dating app, which allows her to immerse herself in a virtual world where she can meet her ideal matches and interact with a very large number of virtual boyfriends.

Cast and characters

Production

Development

The series was supposed to be a MBC drama but was later developed as a Netflix originals.[1] Director Kim Jung-sik, who helmed Work Later, Drink Now series (2021–2023) and No Gain No Love (2024), took the megaphone.[2]

Casting

On August 29, 2024, it was reported that Jisoo received an offer to star as the female lead for the series.[3] On September 10, Seo In-guk was reported to take the male lead role.[4]

On February 12, 2025, Gong Min-jeung was reportedly cast and this would be her first work after giving birth.[5] On February 19, Jisoo and Seo were confirmed their appearances.[2] On April 7, Kim Ah-young joined the cast.[6]

Filming

In Feruary 2025, both lead actors were seen filming in Cebu, Philippines.[7]

Release

Boyfriend on Demand was reportedly scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2026.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Ryu, Ye-ji (February 14, 2025). [단독] 서인국♥지수 '월간남친', MBC 아닌 넷플릭스 편성...2026년 공개 [[Exclusive] Seo In-guk♥Jisoo's 'Boyfriend on Demand', to be broadcast on Netflix instead of MBC...to be released in 2026]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Ramachandran, Naman (February 19, 2025). "Blackpink's Jisoo, Seo In-guk to Star in Netflix K-Drama 'Boyfriend on Demand'". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  3. ^ Rawat, Abhilasha (August 30, 2025). "Blackpink's Jisoo Offered Lead Role In Upcoming Romance K-drama Monthly Boyfriend". Times Now News. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  4. ^ "Seo In Guk cast as male lead opposite BLACKPINK's Jisoo in upcoming drama 'Monthly Boyfriend'". The Times of India. September 10, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  5. ^ Park, Ro-sa (February 12, 2025). [단독] 공민정, 출산 후 열일...서인국·지수 '월간남친' 합류 [[Exclusive] Gong Min-jeong, busy after giving birth...Seo In-guk and Jisoo join 'Boyfriend on Demand']. MyDaily (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  6. ^ Choi, Bo-ran (April 7, 2025). [단독] 김아영, 넷플릭스 '월간남친' 합류...'맑눈광'→로코 연기 변신 [[Exclusive] Kim Ah-young joins Netflix's 'Boyfriend on Demand'...transforming from 'bright-eyed eccentric' to romantic-comedy acting]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Martinez, Gavin (February 12, 2025). "Blackpink's Jisoo, Seo In-Guk in Cebu for 'Boyfriend on Demand' filming". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 27, 2025.