Everything we know about The Boyfriend season two: first look and meet the cast
The Boyfriend is set to return for season 2 in 2026. (Netflix)
The Boyfriend is set to return for season 2 in 2026. (Netflix)
Netflix’s hit Japanese reality dating show The Boyfriend is returning for season 2. Here’s everything you need to know.
The Boyfriend follows in the footsteps of I Kissed A Boy, I Kissed A Girl and Queer Love: The Ultimatum. However, the show marked Japan’s first same-sex dating series.
With the show’s second season on the horizon, here’s everything you need to know about The Boyfriend season 2:
What is The Boyfriend?
The Boyfriend is structured around queer men living and working together for two months. Throughout their time, they navigate love and friendship, which flits between sweet and intense.
In the first season, the men lived in a beachside house. However, for season 2, Netflix is swapping the beach for the snow. The second season sees the men live in the winter landscape of Lake Akan in Hokkaido.
This time, their group will work at a peppermint-coloured coffee truck. The format sees a different cast member selected every day to run the truck. Then that individual can select another participant to work with.
The first trailer teases an early first romance and a shocking reunion. There are cosy nights, flirty smiles and even tears, lining up the show to be another moving watch.
Furthermore, this year’s diverse cast ranges in age from 20 to 40. Also, there are cast members from outside Japan, including Thailand and Peru.
Who is taking part in The Boyfriend season 2?
There are eight contestants on season 2, and Netflix has released short profiles for each of them.
Bomi, 23, is a university student from Tokyo Prefecture.
An ordinary university student searching for his first boyfriend. His ideal romance is pure and innocent.
Hiroya, 29, is an art director from Hokkaido Prefecture.
A highly considerate man. He has avoided relationships and wants to change.
Huwei, 26, is a graduate student from Thailand.
A lovable man from Thailand who speaks many languages. He is both smart and athletic.
Izaya, 32, works as an IT Sales Worker and is from Tokyo Prefecture.
A man both sincere and strict. He is seeking a partner who thinks seriously about the future.
Jobu, 26, is a marketer at Manufacturing Company from Osaka Prefecture.
An expressive man who can liven up any room and is enthusiastic about love.
Kazuyuki, 40, works as a telecom sales worker in Osaka Prefecture.
A man who just broke up with his partner after 15 years. He acts as everyone’s kind older brother.
Ryuki, 20, is a university student from Osaka Prefecture.
A kind, younger-brother figure who is trying to leave his painful past behind and move on to his next relationship.
William, 34, is an IT Company Project Manager from Peru.
A popular man who dreams of getting married. He was hurt in a previous relationship and is struggling to take the next step.
How to watch The Boyfriend season 2?
The Boyfriend season 2 is available to stream on Netflix on January 13.
While season one had 10 episodes, the second series is set to have 15.
