BLACKPINK’s Jisoo will star in Netflix’s upcoming Korean romantic comedy Boyfriend on request alongside actor Seo In-guk, attracting attention as one of the platform’s most anticipated series for 2026.
The series was officially unveiled on January 21 at the “Next on Netflix 2026 Korea” show held in Yeouido, Seoul, where Netflix presented the year’s content direction and lineup. During the event, Netflix executives pointed out Boyfriend on request as a title that should offer strong romantic appeal and appeal to a wider female audience.
Boyfriend on request tells the story of Seo Mi-rae, a webtoon producer exhausted by her demanding daily life and long accustomed to living without romance. Jisoo plays Mi-rae, who unexpectedly gains access to a virtual dating simulation device that allows users to subscribe to love and experience romantic relationships in a virtual world. Through encounters with unrealistically perfect men, Mi-rae begins to rediscover emotions she had long forgotten.
Seo In-guk plays Park Kyung-nam, Mi-rae’s co-worker and rival. Although he is someone she would prefer to avoid, he is widely recognized as a highly capable professional within the company and it turns out he has a surprising hidden side.
The series is directed by Kim Jung-sik, known for romantic comedies such as Work later, drink now AND No gain, no loveraising expectations for a fresh and relatable love story driven by strong chemistry between the protagonists. Netflix confirmed it Boyfriend on request it is expected to premiere in the first quarter of 2026.
Sources: Nate News
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