Boyfriend on Demand
| Boyfriend on Demand | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 월간남친 |
| Hanja | 月刊男親 |
| Lit. | Monthly Boyfriend |
| RR | Wolgannamchin |
| MR | Wŏlgannamch'in |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Directed by | Kim Jung-sik |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production location | Cebu |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Boyfriend on Demand (Korean: 월간남친) 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
- Jisoo as Seo Mi-rae
- Seo In-guk as Park Kyeong-nam
- Gong Min-jeung
- Kim Ah-young
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.