“If you could subscribe to the Boyfriend on Demand service, who would you choose?” — this topic has recently gained more than 46,000 views on the popular Korean forum Theqoo. One of the most upvoted responses simply read, “Adults choose all of them.”
Boyfriend on Demand is a Netflix series released on March 6, starring Jisoo and Seo In Guk. In the drama, Jisoo plays Seo Mi Rae, a webtoon production company PD who believes in staying single after experiencing a failed relationship. After being invited to try a virtual reality service called Boyfriend on Demand, Mi Rae gradually becomes immersed in various romantic experiences with different virtual characters.
However, after realizing that her “boyfriend” also confessed love to more than 12,000 other users, Mi Rae becomes disillusioned. She then decides to use a special feature that allows users to design their own ideal boyfriend. Unexpectedly, the character ends up looking exactly like Park Kyeong Nam (Seo In Guk), a PD she dislikes in real life and the very person who recently confessed his feelings to her.
Boyfriend on Demand features an impressive lineup of handsome actors portraying the “perfect boyfriend” options, including Lee Soo Hyuk, Seo Kang Joon, Ong Seong Wu, Jay Park, Lee Jae Wook, Kim Young Dae, Nam Woo Hyun, Choi Siwon, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Sang Yi, and Hongseok. In addition, supporting roles and cameo appearances portraying ex-boyfriends or blind date partners are played by equally notable actors such as Kim Sung Cheol and Hong Seung Bum.
With such a “visual feast” of actors, viewers have begun debating which male character is the most irresistible in the series. On Theqoo, the discussion about “Which boyfriend would you choose if the service were real?” quickly became a trending topic, attracting over 46,000 views and more than 446 comments as of the afternoon of March 9, not including reposts and translations circulating online.
Among the many names mentioned, Seo Kang Joon, who plays the virtual boyfriend Seo Eun Ho, is repeatedly highlighted in the comment section. His tall stature, warm smile, and naturally amber-colored eyes continue to captivate viewers.
In the drama, Seo Eun Ho (Seo Kang Joon) is the top-ranked boyfriend option, receiving a perfect 5-star rating from more than 12,400 users, with the number of new subscribers increasing by the minute. Seo Eun Ho is portrayed as a popular architecture student who requires users to actively pursue him in order to start dating. Handsome and kind, he wins hearts through thoughtful gestures and sincere dialogue that feels romantic rather than cheesy. He also dislikes ambiguous relationships and avoids playing emotional games. Even after trying relationships with various virtual characters, Mi Rae repeatedly finds herself drawn back to Eun Ho and unable to move on.
Netizens also shared their opinions in the discussion:
- “Seo Kang Joon’s face looks like an angel.”
- “I choose senior Seo Eun Ho.”
- “After watching the show, I liked Lee Soo Hyuk the most, haha. His face alone is enough to make me happy.”
- “Lee Jae Wook. Since when did he become that cool?”
- “I like Ong Seong Wu — give him an action drama right away.”
- “Why choose? I’ll just be the supporting female character and pick them all.”
- “The scene with Kim Sung Cheol was exactly my type, so I choose him.”
Boyfriend on Demand features a simple and humorous storyline that strongly resonates with female audiences. Although the drama has sparked some debates, viewers generally agree that Jisoo’s acting has improved compared to her previous projects, particularly her dialogue delivery. Her on-screen chemistry with both the main and supporting male leads has also received positive reactions from audiences.
Sources: HHT