The meeting of Jisoo and Seo In-guk, along with the glamorous 'boyfriend' lineup, is ready to fill the world with excitement.
Netflix's new series 'Monthly Boyfriend' has confirmed its release on the 6th, rising as the most anticipated work of the first half of the year. This project is expected to open a new horizon for romantic comedies by adding realistic empathy to its original concept of enjoying 'virtual dating' as a subscription service.
'Monthly Boyfriend' depicts the process of a webtoon PD named Mi-rae (played by Jisoo), who is exhausted from daily life and finds dating burdensome, subscribing to a virtual dating simulation to find love. The collaboration between Jisoo, who is taking her first challenge in romantic comedy, and Seo In-guk, known as a 'rom-com master', along with director Kim Jung-sik, who has been recognized for his stylish direction in 'City of Drinking Women', has garnered hot interest even before its release.
The virtual dating platform in the work offers 900 different themed dates, allowing users to experience their dream romance with just a simple device. This setup accurately taps into the psychology of modern individuals who feel fatigued by dating yet yearn for excitement, promising deep empathy.
The highlight is undoubtedly the 'frenemy' chemistry between Jisoo and Seo In-guk. Jisoo will showcase her matured acting skills as she takes on the role of a webtoon PD Mi-rae, who lives with realistic concerns. Seo In-guk plays Kyung-nam, a workplace colleague and the office ace, depicting a subtle romance that blossoms amidst their bickering rivalry.
Additionally, an unprecedented special guest lineup that will delight viewers has been added. Seo Kang-joon, Lee Soo-hyuk, Ong Seong-wu, Lee Jae-wook, Lee Hyun-wook, Kim Young-dae, Park Jae-bum, Lee Sang-yi and other top stars will appear as virtual lovers in the virtual world, showcasing their diverse charms. Director Kim Jung-sik particularly mentioned that Seo Kang-joon's appearance "made even the staff on set excited," raising expectations.
The quality of the reality part is also solid. Yoo In-na injects vitality as the virtual date manager, while talented actors such as Gong Min-jung, Ha Young, Jo Han-cheol, Kim Sung-cheol, Kim Ah-young, and Ko Gyu-pil anchor the narrative.
Starting from the audacious imagination of subscribing to excitement, 'Monthly Boyfriend' is set to deliver both the fun of fantasy and the empathy of reality. The Netflix series 'Monthly Boyfriend', which will be the best choice for viewers wanting to log out of their busy lives and feel a thrill, will be released simultaneously worldwide on the 6th.
