Netflix is back with another romantic comedy series that will keep you hooked. Starring Blackpink’s Jisoo as the main female lead, alongside actor Seo In Guk, Boyfriend on Demand follows in on the demanding life of webtoon producer,Seo Mirae (Jisoo), who finds only a few hours in a day to spend for her own enjoyment. She gets assigned to work with a romance webtoon author, but after a failed relationship, she struggles with seeing the light in romance which impedes her own judgment at work. Instead, she joins the virtual realm of simulation dating which has helped her realize a thing or two about love and reigniting the flame for romance.
Here’s High Five reasons why you might want to start streaming Boyfriend on Demand.
An Escape from Reality
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Watching Boyfriend on Demand may just be the escape from reality that you need, pun intended. The show dabbles with sci-fi as viewers are introduced to a virtual world of dating that can be experienced with all the 5 senses. It presents a unique experience, and is guaranteed to give you butterflies. But beware: aside from giving you a dopamine boost, this may also increase one’s delulu tendencies.
Full of Easter Eggs
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The virtual dating simulation world introduced in the show boasts 900 different options which you can pick from. Although the trailer may have already revealed a few faces, they continue to throw in a few more pleasant surprises up until the end. If you’re a hardcore K-pop and K-drama fan, the unexpected moment when you recognize the familiar faces coming on screen are like finding easter eggs. This drama should get an award for the amount of cameos it was able to sneak in!
Different Stages of Love and Healing
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The show features different stages of love and healing, all thematically aligned with the journey of various characters. As they shift back and forth between the virtual realm and reality, we see romantic relationships as they apply to different situations and contexts. We witness from the onset of attraction, the uncertainty of falling in love, the messy breakups, and various ways one copes to deal with the aftermath. It’s like watching numerous distinct love lines, but seamed into one great cohesive narrative. A little bit like a roller coaster, but definitely worth the ride.
Great Humor
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You’re not just up for some giggly butterflies-in-your-stomach vibes, but you’ll find yourself having a good laugh from time to time as well. The ensemble has good chemistry and comedic timing that’s totally on point, which contributes to the seamless flow of the scenes. Make sure you also stay long enough and don’t miss out on some fun scenes included at the credits of each episodes!
A Great Play on Cliché & Classics
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The series is like the usual enemies to lovers and office romance trope, but still able to bring something fresh to the table. Starting with just the virtual dating world, a variety of cliches can be seen to give their consumers the dopamine boost they are looking for; it’s familiar but it still works. And then we go back to reality to follow Seo Mirae as she processes her relationships. The classic storytelling brilliantly articulates the experience of love, offering some insight and clarity on the topic. The mix of virtual reality and realism conjured a new flavor which makes us appreciate all the cliché and classic elements that come into play.
If you have a few hours to spare, why not spend it with Seo Mirae and feel the thrill of romance anew with Boyfriend on Demand now streaming on Netflix. SEA Wave gives Boyfriend on Demand 3.5 out of 5 waves.