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Netflix unveiled the trailer, key art, and cast profiles for the highly anticipated second season of The Boyfriend, Japan’s first gay romance reality series and a global fan favorite. Returning this winter, the new season marks the next chapter of the heartfelt story of love and friendship that resonated deeply with viewers worldwide.
Following its breakout success, The Boyfriend continues to expand its reach as a uniquely warm and emotionally honest unscripted series from Japan. Season 2 moves the setting to Hokkaido, where the iconic Green Room transforms into a snowy retreat. Across two months, ten men will live together amid breathtaking winter landscapes, operating their peppermint-colored coffee truck as they share everyday moments, build connections, and navigate the unfolding stories that emerge from communal living.
The newly released main trailer offers a first glimpse of the men settling into life together in Hokkaido before teasing a shocking reunion, a blossoming first romance, cozy nights in the familiar living room, and moving scenes of shared tears — snapshots of the unforgettable experiences awaiting them. Viewers also see the studio hosts reacting in real time to surprising turns, inviting the audience to anticipate which moments will define the season.
Netflix also revealed profiles for this season’s participants. This year’s diverse cast ranges in age from 20 to 40 and includes members from outside Japan — including Thailand and Peru:
Bomi (23) University Student / From: Tokyo Prefecture
An ordinary university student searching for his first boyfriend. His ideal romance is pure and innocent.
Hiroya (29) Art Director / From: Hokkaido Prefecture
A highly considerate man. He has avoided relationships and wants to change.
Huwei (26) Graduate Student / From: Thailand
A lovable man from Thailand who speaks many languages. He is both smart and athletic.
Izaya (32) IT Sales Worker / From: Tokyo Prefecture
A man both sincere and strict. He is seeking a partner who thinks seriously about the future.
Jobu (26) Marketer at Manufacturing Company / From: Osaka Prefecture
An expressive man who can liven up any room and is enthusiastic about love.
Kazuyuki (40) Telecom Sales Worker / From: Osaka Prefecture
A man who just broke up with his partner after 15 years. He acts as everyone’s kind older brother.
Ryuki (20) University Student / From: Osaka Prefecture
A kind, younger-brother figure who is trying to leave his painful past behind and move on to his next relationship.
William (34) IT Company Project Manager / From: Peru
A popular man who dreams of getting married. He was hurt in a previous relationship and is struggling to take the next step.
Season 2 also features new music by Korean indie rock band Glen Check, who return after composing the Season 1 track “Dazed & Confused.” Their new song, “Bloom,” captures the emotional journeys of the participants as they move through a transformative winter toward a radiant spring.An unforgettable winter is about to begin. The Boyfriend Season 2 premieres January 13, only on Netflix.