If you’re looking for a show that lets you forget the world for a few hours, Boyfriend on Demand starring Jisoo from BLACKPINK might be exactly what your watchlist needs.
Streaming on Netflix, the series delivers something K-dramas occasionally do brilliantly: pure, unapologetic escapism. It’s light, funny, romantic, and self-aware enough to make you laugh at the very tropes it’s playing with.
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At the center of the story is Jisoo’s character, Seo Mi-rae, who navigates work, relationships, and the surreal experience of interacting with “perfect” virtual boyfriends designed to fulfill every romantic fantasy imaginable. Opposite her is Seo In-guk as Park Kyeong-nam, a colleague and rival who adds tension, humor, and plenty of entertaining moments throughout the show.
Supporting roles from Yoo In-na and Ha Young help build a world that feels lively and charming rather than overly polished. But one of the show’s biggest joys is the parade of guest appearances—actors who show up as the so-called “virtual boyfriends.”
And the lineup is stacked.
Fans will instantly recognize appearances from Seo Kang-joon, Lee Soo-hyuk, Ong Seong-wu, Lee Jae-wook, Lee Hyun-wook, Jay Park, Kim Young-dae, and Lee Sang-yi—each bringing their own comedic spin on the idea of the “perfect male lead.”
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What makes the show particularly entertaining is how it pokes fun at the ultra-romantic, sometimes cringe-worthy male leads that dominate many romance dramas. The series leans into those clichés only to gently parody them, creating moments that are both charming and genuinely funny.
And then there’s Jisoo.
She carries the show with a performance that feels surprisingly natural. There’s an interesting dynamic while watching: at times, the line between the character Seo Mi-rae and Jisoo herself almost blurs. Viewers may find themselves imagining Jisoo in the situation rather than just the character—until something in the script reminds you that this is still a fictional world.
That strange but delightful balance actually adds to the escapism.
You’re not just watching a story—you’re floating somewhere between the character, the actress, and the fantasy world the show creates. It’s part romantic comedy, part playful commentary on romance dramas, and part fan fantasy rolled into one.
The humor lands, the cameos keep things exciting, and the pacing makes it dangerously easy to binge multiple episodes in one sitting.
But perhaps the biggest strength of Boyfriend on Demand is its tone. The show never takes itself too seriously. Instead, it invites viewers to relax, laugh, and enjoy a dreamy world where every character feels a little larger than life.
And that’s why it works.
In a time when many dramas try to be darker or more complex, Boyfriend on Demand reminds us that sometimes the best entertainment is the simplest kind: a funny, charming series that lets you escape reality for a while.
If you’re in the mood for something fun, slightly ridiculous, and endlessly watchable, this might just be the K-drama binge you didn’t know you needed.