The Boyfriend
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Netflix To Be Determined Romance
Single men from diverse backgrounds gather in a sunny ocean-side house to live and work together for one summer – will romance brew or end bittersweet?
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
10 episodes
E01
That Summer, I Fell in Love with Him
Tue, Jul 9 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
44 min
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.
E02
Getting to Know the Real You
Tue, Jul 9 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
49 min
The coffee truck opens for business, and the boys must choose their shift partners. Shun begins to feel uneasy over an unexpected discovery.
E03
A Kiss Would Make Things Clear
Tue, Jul 9 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
40 min
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.
E04
One Step Closer
Tue, Jul 16 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
44 min
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.
E05
I Don't Need an Answer
Tue, Jul 16 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
41 min
Two members go on an overnight date and bond over dinner. Shun clarifies his feelings. After a heartwarming shift, Usak makes a big announcement.
E06
Welcome to a Stormy Picnic
Tue, Jul 16 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
37 min
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.
E07
There’s Nothing I Want Now
Tue, Jul 23 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
39 min
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.
E08
Did You Wait Long? I’ve Been Waiting Forever
Tue, Jul 23 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
47 min
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.
E09
Accepting You No Matter What
Tue, Jul 30 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
43 min
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
Tue, Jul 30 2024 12:00 PM GMT+0000
53 min
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
E01
This Winter, We Meet Again
Tue, Jan 13 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
50 min
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.
E02
I Remember, You Forgot
Tue, Jan 13 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
46 min
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.
E03
I'm Not Right for You
Tue, Jan 13 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
43 min
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.
E04
In the Wake of Repeated Spirals
Tue, Jan 13 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
50 min
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.
E05
Masking Tears with Sweat
Tue, Jan 13 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
43 min
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.
E06
These Feelings May Not Last
Tue, Jan 13 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
49 min
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.
E07
Love by a Misty Lake
Tue, Jan 20 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
47 min
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.
E08
Once More for Love
Tue, Jan 20 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
52 min
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.
E09
Until the Flames Go Out
Tue, Jan 20 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
49 min
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
Tue, Jan 27 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
51 min
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
Tue, Jan 27 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
50 min
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
Tue, Jan 27 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
49 min
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
Tue, Feb 3 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
44 min
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
Tue, Feb 3 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
48 min
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?
Tue, Feb 3 2026 12:00 PM GMT+0000
56 min
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?