‘Monthly Boyfriend’ combines excitement with real-life relatability.
The new Netflix series ‘Monthly Boyfriend,’ which will be released on the 6th, is a romantic comedy following webtoon producer Mi-rae (Ji-soo) as she, weary of her everyday life, begins experiencing romance through a virtual dating simulation. The series title and the fictional dating subscription service ‘Monthly Boyfriend’ bring dream romances to life. Its unique setting of ‘subscribing to romance in a virtual world’ delivers thrilling excitement, while Mi-rae’s ordinary life as an office worker offers relatability.
Photos released today, showcasing Mi-rae’s virtual date ‘preview,’ are set to increase dopamine levels. Upon entering the virtual world, Mi-rae encounters a range of ‘Monthly Boyfriend’ themes. As the dates begin, heart-fluttering moments follow one after another. The scenes bring to life moments of closeness with one’s first love and glamorous occurrences reminiscent of a romantic webtoon. The series raises curiosity about the kinds of dates ‘Monthly Boyfriend’ will feature and the changes Mi-rae will experience in her real life after encountering the virtual dating subscription service.
Moreover, the special guest lineup, including Ji-soo, Seo In-guk, Seo Kang-joon, Lee Soo-hyuk, Ong Seong-wu, Lee Jae-wook, Lee Hyun-wook, Kim Young-dae, Park Jae-bum, and Lee Sang-yi, who transform into ‘virtual lovers,’ enhances anticipation.
Stills released today also capture characters existing in both the virtual world and reality, further increasing excitement. Gong Min-jung, Ha-young, Jo Han-chul, Lee Hak-ju, Kim Ah-young, Go Kyu-pil, and Yoo In-na are set to add depth to the world of ‘Monthly Boyfriend’ with detailed performances.
First, Gong Min-jung plays ‘Yoon Song,’ a famous webtoon artist who has been causing a sensation for years. Jo Han-chul portrays ‘Byeong-hak,’ a key figure in the webtoon studio ‘Nae-mo,’ and disrupts Mi-rae’s daily life. Additionally, Ha-young plays Mi-rae’s close friend ‘Ji-yeon,’ who endlessly yearns for romance, while Lee Hak-ju takes on the role of ‘Manager Min,’ who introduces Mi-rae to the virtual dating subscription service and plays an important role.
Meanwhile, Kim Ah-young, Go Kyu-pil, and Yoo In-na bring life to Mi-rae’s virtual world. Yoo In-na, who showcased lovely charm in the previous trailer, stars as a ‘date matching manager’ in the virtual world, while Kim Ah-young and Go Kyu-pil perform various roles within the virtual world, promising delightful humor. These actors enrich the virtual world, piquing curiosity about its appearance.
The thrilling romantic comedy ‘Monthly Boyfriend’ will be available on Netflix on the 6th.
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