Fans of BL (Boys Love) content were recently treated to a new reality show, The Boyfriend, on Netflix. Japan’s first-ever same-sex dating show revolved around nine male candidates looking for love. Previously, South Korea and Thailand also entertained viewers with some interesting BL dating shows like The Boyfriend.
6 Asian BL Dating Shows Like The Boyfriend! (Dai Shun)
Koran BL series, His Man and Thailand's Bromance are some of the popular variety shows based on a similar concept. However, The Boyfriend has grabbed attention all over the world. It consists of 10 episodes and ended on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The official synopsis reads: "Over the course of a month, a group of men live under one roof and run a coffee truck together to connect and hopefully meet their one and only boyfriend."
Season 1 participants were Dai, Gensei, Ikuo, Usak, Shun, Kazuto, Ryota, and Alan. The show ended on a satisfying note with Shun and Dai leaving as a couple. Fans have been rooting for the two since the beginning. Furthermore, Kazuto and Alan also left hand in hand and decided to explore their bond outside of the show.
Let's take a look at some BL dating shows like The Boyfriend:
