“If you could sign up for the Boyfriend on request service, who would you choose?” — this topic recently got more than 46,000 views on the popular Korean forum Theqoo. One of the most voted answers was simply read: “Adults choose them all.”
Boyfriend on request 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 requestMi Rae gradually immerses herself in various romantic experiences with different virtual characters.
However, after realizing that her “boyfriend” has also confessed his love to more than 12,000 other users, Mi Rae becomes disappointed. He then decides to use a special feature that allows users to design their ideal boyfriend. Unexpectedly, the character ends up looking exactly like Park Kyeong Nam (Seo In Guk), a policeman she doesn’t like in real life and the same person who recently confessed his feelings to her.
Boyfriend on request features an impressive lineup of attractive actors playing 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. Additionally, 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 to argue about which male character is the most compelling in the series. On Theqoo, the discussion about “Which guy would you choose if the shoot was real?” quickly became a trending topic, attracting more than 46,000 views and more than 446 comments as of the afternoon of March 9, not including reposts and translations that were circulating online.
Among the many names mentioned, Seo Kang Joon, who plays the virtual boyfriend Seo Eun Ho, is highlighted several times in the comments section. His tall stature, warm smile and naturally amber eyes continue to charm viewers.
In the drama, Seo Eun Ho (Seo Kang Joon) is the top-ranked boyfriend option, receiving a perfect 5-star rating from over 12,400 users, with the number of new subscribers increasing by the minute. Seo Eun Ho is described as a popular architecture student who requires users to actively pursue him to start dating. Handsome and kind, he wins hearts through thoughtful gestures and heartfelt dialogue that feels romantic rather than cheesy. He also doesn’t like ambiguous relationships and avoids playing emotional games. Even after trying relationships with various virtual characters, Mi Rae finds herself repeatedly attracted 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’s.”
- “I choose senior Seo Eun Ho.”
- “After watching the show, I liked Lee Soo Hyuk more, haha. His face alone is enough to make me happy.”
- “Lee Jae Wook. When did he get so hot?”
- “I like Ong Seong Wu – give him an action drama now.”
- “Why choose? I’ll just be the supporting female character and choose them all.”
- “The scene with Kim Sung Cheol was exactly my type, so I chose him.”
Boyfriend on request features a simple and entertaining plot that resonates strongly with female audiences. While the drama has sparked some debate, viewers generally agree that Jisoo’s acting has improved compared to her previous projects, particularly in dialogue delivery. Her on-screen chemistry with the main and supporting male leads also received positive reactions from audiences.
Sources: HHT
