Boyfriend on Demand Review: Jisoo and Seo In Guk shine in an uneven virtual romance Jisoo and Seo In Guk-starrer Boyfriend on Demand: worth a watch or not? Jisoo may not be short of admirers in real life, but her reel life character Mi Rae, an overworked webtoon producer, feels the only way to get the date of her dreams is by subscribing to a dating simulation app. The BLACKPINK star makes her foray into the rom com space in Netflix’s Boyfriend on Demand. Set against the competitive world of webtoon publishing, Mi Rae hates the world of romantic clichés and even more so Yoon Song (Gong Min Jung), a webtoon artist who is a living nightmare for her, with predictable plot twists and perpetually tardy submissions. Directed by Kim Jung Sik of Work Later, Drink Now, Boyfriend on Demand taps into the fantasy logic of the webtoon universe, imagining a producer who ends up reliving the very romantic scenarios of the works she creates. It’s an appealingly meta setup, complete with cutesy doll house interiors and dreamy men populating a fantastical world where everything seems picture perfect. Jisoo, who has often faced sharp criticism for her acting, should hopefully silence some detractors as she slips comfortably into the role of Mi Rae, an everyday woman juggling deadlines, difficult clients and a virtually non-existent dating life. Seo In Guk once again demonstrates his ease with shifting between genres. His wry Kyeong Nam, who goes about life with a straight face — even making his confession in the most matter-of-fact manner — is quietly appealing. The two actors share an easy chemistry, with several charming moments between them. However, despite its star-studded ensemble, the show eventually becomes a drag, with the narrative turning loopy and repetitive — perhaps an unintended reflection of an app-driven world.#netflix #boyfriend_on_demand #jisoo #seo_in_guk #blackpink
Upcoming OTT Releases in the First Week of March: ‘Boyfriend on Demand,’ ‘Young Sherlock,’ and More The first week of March brings a diverse lineup of new streaming premieres, spanning genres from romance to thriller and science fiction. Among the highlights is the highly anticipated Korean drama Boyfriend on Demand, which debuts on Netflix on March 6. The series stars Jisoo and Seo In Guk as Seo Mi Rae, a music producer seeking escape from her hectic life through a dating simulation program. As she immerses herself in a digital world, her real-life colleague and rival, Park Gyeong Nam, begins to challenge her emotional stability. Another notable release is The Hunt, a six-episode French-language thriller launching on Apple TV+ on March 4. The series follows Franck, portrayed by Benoît Magimel, and a group of friends whose routine weekend hunting trip in the wilderness spirals into a deadly confrontation. After a fatal incident, the group attempts to conceal the truth, but their efforts to return to normalcy are haunted by the lingering threat of being stalked. On March 6, Netflix also introduces War Machine, a science fiction action thriller starring Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, and Esai Morales. The film centers on a group of final army recruits during a critical 24-hour training mission. When they face an unprecedented threat, their survival hinges on overcoming failing communication systems and weapon malfunctions. These releases offer a mix of suspense, drama, and high-stakes action, catering to a range of viewer preferences. From the digital romance of Boyfriend on Demand to the survival tension of The Hunt and the futuristic conflict of War Machine, the week promises immersive storytelling across platforms.#boyfriend_on_demand #the_hunt #jisoo #seo_in_guk #benot_magimel
