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The Boyfriend

Tue, Jul 9, 2024
  • Reality
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Synopsis

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 true boyfriend.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • MEGUMI
    MEGUMI
    as Self - Host
  • Chiaki Horan
    Chiaki Horan
    as Self - Host
  • Thelma Aoyama
    Thelma Aoyama
    as Self - Host
  • Durian Lollobrigida
    Durian Lollobrigida
    as Self - Host
  • Yoshimi Tokui
    Yoshimi Tokui
    as Self - Host
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Episodes

2 seasons · 25 episodes

To Be Determined · 25 aired
Season 1
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    That Summer, I Fell in Love with Him
    Aired · Tue, Jul 9, 2024 · 44m

    The boys move into an oceanside cottage, sharing their first impressions. As sparks fly and a new face heats things up, an unforgettable summer begins.

  • E2
    Getting to Know the Real You
    Aired · Tue, Jul 9, 2024 · 49m

    The coffee truck opens for business, and the boys must choose their shift partners. Shun begins to feel uneasy over an unexpected discovery.

  • E3
    A Kiss Would Make Things Clear
    Aired · Tue, Jul 9, 2024 · 40m

    A new member stirs things up. As the sun sets, Shun reveals his true feelings. A lucky few may get to go on a date — only if their feelings are mutual.

  • E4
    One Step Closer
    Aired · Tue, Jul 16, 2024 · 44m

    Usak reveals his anxieties. As food prices escalate, so does the chicken crisis. Kazuto's popularity provoke some of the boys to make bold moves.

  • E5
    I Don't Need an Answer
    Aired · Tue, Jul 16, 2024 · 41m

    Two members go on an overnight date and bond over dinner. Shun clarifies his feelings. After a heartwarming shift, Usak makes a big announcement.

  • E6
    Welcome to a Stormy Picnic
    Aired · Tue, Jul 16, 2024 · 37m

    Inspired by Usak words, Gensei takes a step forward. A new face joins the group. The boys go on an eventful picnic with their new housemate.

  • E7
    There’s Nothing I Want Now
    Aired · Tue, Jul 23, 2024 · 39m

    With a chance to get a wish granted, the boys compete to be the fastest go-kart racer. Dai has a difficult conversation. Ikuo goes on the offensive.

  • E8
    Did You Wait Long? I’ve Been Waiting Forever
    Aired · Tue, Jul 23, 2024 · 47m

    Over drinks, the group shares their different coming out experiences. With one last chance for a romantic date, the boys must make their choice count.

  • E9
    Accepting You No Matter What
    Aired · Tue, Jul 30, 2024 · 43m

    Dai confides in a few members for advice. Ikuo's good intentions backfire. As things cool down, a surprise announcement leaves the boys in tears.

  • E10
    I Don't Want This to End
    Aired · Tue, Jul 30, 2024 · 53m

    A surprise event strengthens the boys' bonds. On the final day, they face confessions and shocks. What future will they choose for themselves?

Season 2
15 episodes · 15 aired
▾
  • E1
    This Winter, We Meet Again
    Aired · Tue, Jan 13, 2026 · 50m

    By train, bus, ship and plane, a group of men heads to a snowy cottage, where new love, friendship, unexpected reunions and an unforgettable winter await.

  • E2
    I Remember, You Forgot
    Aired · Tue, Jan 13, 2026 · 46m

    Romance blooms on the ski slopes as Jobu makes a move and a frozen relationship thaws. Bomi takes the first coffee truck shift and must choose a partner.

  • E3
    I'm Not Right for You
    Aired · Tue, Jan 13, 2026 · 43m

    William's natural charm creates uneasy tension with two other guys. Hiroya boldly makes his feelings known. One member's view on cheating creates a stir.

  • E4
    In the Wake of Repeated Spirals
    Aired · Tue, Jan 13, 2026 · 50m

    Despite his confidence slipping, Kazuyuki steps up for his first shift. A dinnertime arrival causes a stir. Tired of letdowns, Jobu decides to speak up.

  • E5
    Masking Tears with Sweat
    Aired · Tue, Jan 13, 2026 · 43m

    The boys finally get a chance to pair off for solo dates — but only if the spark goes both ways. Later, Jobu faces a searing moment of truth in the sauna.

  • E6
    These Feelings May Not Last
    Aired · Tue, Jan 13, 2026 · 49m

    It's off to Niseko! The boys compete in an arm wrestling showdown to go on dates with crushes, rivals and friends. William opens up about his guardedness.

  • E7
    Love by a Misty Lake
    Aired · Tue, Jan 20, 2026 · 47m

    Bomi gives a gift to his crush and bares his heart. Hiroya makes up his mind about what he must do. A tender moment unfolds at foggy Lake Mashu.

  • E8
    Once More for Love
    Aired · Tue, Jan 20, 2026 · 52m

    A familiar face returns to the Green Room for another shot at love, stirring dormant feelings in one guy. Meanwhile, Huwei prepares a heartfelt surprise.

  • E9
    Until the Flames Go Out
    Aired · Tue, Jan 20, 2026 · 49m

    Jobu's next shift turns frosty. Tomoaki struggles with group living. William and his crush spend a night alone to resolve uncertainty about their future.

  • E10
    The Day We Leave Youth Behind
    Aired · Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 51m

    Hiroya returns and immediately sets his sights on a new member. While Kazuyuki reflects on his past, Izaya makes a firm decision about the future.

  • E11
    Beyond Goodbye
    Aired · Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 50m

    Huwei opens up about a recent heartache. Kazuyuki rocks the house with an announcement. Over oden, the boys share their feelings about coming out.

  • E12
    Won't Back Down
    Aired · Tue, Jan 27, 2026 · 49m

    A couple of lucky members take the coffee truck to Sapporo for a special shift. Back at the Green Room, two guys clash over a misunderstanding.

  • E13
    Even if Our Bodies Intertwine
    Aired · Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 44m

    Two boys want the same guy for an overnight date, leaving him with a tough choice. Jobu, eager for a genuine connection, cooks dinner for his crush.

  • E14
    You Won't Sleep Next to Me
    Aired · Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 48m

    With five days left, the boys work their final coffee truck shift before heading to Sapporo. As some grow closer, tension divides a budding couple.

  • E15
    Will You Be My First Boyfriend?
    Aired · Tue, Feb 3, 2026 · 56m

    The boys share a final dinner of reflections and reunions. As they say goodbye on the last day, will hope, courage and new love follow them home?