'Monthly Boyfriend' on Netflix features a webcomic producer experiencing virtual romance, blending excitement with everyday life.
March/3/2026 16:02
Netflix's 'Monthly Boyfriend' simultaneously depicts excitement and empathy with reality. 'Monthly Boyfriend', which will be released on March 6 on Netflix, is a romantic comedy where Mi-re (Jisoo from BLACKPINK), a webcomic producer tired of real life, experiences love through a virtual romance simulation subscription. The unique setting of the title and the virtual romance subscription service presented in the drama delivers empathy along with the ordinary daily life of office worker Mi-re. The still cuts released on this day capture Mi-re's virtual date, raising dopamine levels. As Mi-re steps into the virtual world for the first time, she sees the theme of 'Monthly Boyfriend' unfold before her eyes. Once the date begins, heart-fluttering moments continue. The moments of closeness with her dream first love make her heart race like a glamorous scene from a romantic fantasy webcomic. What kind of dates will unfold in 'Monthly Boyfriend'? What changes will occur in Mi-re's reality after the virtual romance subscription? Curiosity is piqued. Following Jisoo and Seo In-guk, special guest actors like Seo Kang-joon, Lee Soo-hyuk, Ong Seong-wu, Lee Jae-wook, Lee Hyun-wook, Kim Yong-dae, Park Jae-bum, and Lee Sang-yi transform into virtual lovers, heightening expectations. The still cuts released on this day also capture characters existing in both the virtual world and reality, raising anticipation. Kong Min-jung, Ha-young, Cho Han-chul, Lee Hak-joo, Kim Ah-young, Ko Gyu-pil, and Yoo In-na are set to add depth to the world of 'Monthly Boyfriend' with their delicate performances. Kong Min-jung plays Yoon Seong, a famous webcomic artist who has been a hot topic for years, while Cho Han-chul plays Byung-hak, a powerful figure in the webcomic studio Nemo, shaking up office worker Mi-re's daily life. Additionally, Ha-young plays Mi-re's best friend Ji-young, who constantly craves love, and Lee Hak-joo plays Team Leader Min, who introduces Mi-re to the virtual romance subscription service, showcasing his talents. Kim Ah-young, Ko Gyu-pil, and Yoo In-na will bring vibrancy to Mi-re's virtual world. Yoo In-na, who previously showcased her lovely charm in the released trailer, will shine as a date-matching manager in the virtual world, while Kim Ah-young and Ko Gyu-pil are expected to deliver laughter through their diverse roles in the virtual world. What will the virtual world they join be like? 'Monthly Boyfriend' will start streaming on Netflix on March 6.
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