On the morning of February 26, the Netflix unpacking showcase “Boyfriend on request” was held at the JW Marriott Dongdaemun in Seoul. Director Kim Jung Sik was present along with lead actors Jisoo and Seo In Guk.
Speaking about why he chose to join the project, Seo In Guk said: “The universe of Boyfriend on request it was fascinating. The very idea of entering a virtual world was intriguing. The virtual setting, the CG work and the way the story unfolds based on each theme were very captivating. The emotional changes Seo Mi Rae experiences as she moves between virtual reality and the real world were captivating, and my character was also very attractive.
In the drama, Seo In Guk plays Kyung Nam, a figure who exists in the real world and is both Mi Rae’s colleague and rival at work. “Kyung Nam is known as a ‘work genius’ in the company,” he explained. “He may seem cold on the outside, but beneath that frank demeanor lies thoughtfulness and consideration. Since he’s not good at expressing his emotions, I’m excited to see how his dynamic with Seo Mi Rae develops.”
When asked about his chemistry with Jisoo, Seo In Guk said warmly: “This was my first time working with Jisoo and she is much funnier and wittier than I expected. The atmosphere on set always started with laughter and ended with laughter.”
He added, “It was a really happy shooting experience. I think she has a really adorable charm. The Seo Mi Rae created by Jisoo looks even more adorable than the version written in the script. When she looks exhausted in certain scenes, it makes you want to hug her.”
“Boyfriend on request” is a romantic comedy about Mi Rae (played by Jisoo), a real-life jaded webtoon producer who subscribes to a virtual dating simulation service and experiences romance firsthand. In addition to Seo In Guk’s Kyung Nam, the virtual world features a variety of “engaged” characters played by Seo Kang Joon, Lee Soo Hyuk, Ong Seong Wu, Lee Jae Wook, Lee Hyun Wook, Kim Young Dae, Jay Park and Lee Sang Yes.
The series debuts on Netflix on March 6.
Sources: Daum
