Jisoo from BLACKPINK stars in Netflix's "Monthly Boyfriend," a romantic comedy about virtual dating, premiering March 6.
February/19/2026 11:58
BLACKPINK's Jisoo appears in Netflix's "Monthly Boyfriend," coloring boring daily life with heart-fluttering moments. "Monthly Boyfriend," released on March 6, is a romantic comedy where Mi-re (Jisoo), a webcomic producer tired of real life, subscribes to a virtual dating simulation to experience romance. The title refers to a subscription service for virtual love that presents dream dates in a virtual world. The unique setting of a subscription for virtual romance over the realistic daily life of an office worker promises thrilling heart-fluttering moments. As Mi-re's curiosity is piqued by the virtual romance, a second poster and main trailer have been released. The poster captivates with a fantastical atmosphere as if entering a virtual world, showcasing various dates and lovers with different personalities that deliver heart-fluttering moments. The main trailer captures Mi-re stepping out of her monotonous daily life into "Monthly Boyfriend." Following the guidance of the date manager (Yoo In-na), who welcomes her with, "Everything you love, we've packed it all in," Mi-re steps into the virtual world where fantasy-like events unfold before her. She meets a prince-like date, encounters a first love senior on a cherry blossom campus, and receives a powerful confession from a handsome doctor, all while meeting secret agents and top stars in her dream dates. After experiencing exciting and heart-fluttering dates, Mi-re falls into sweet confusion. Meanwhile, Kyung-nam (Seo In-guk) appears repeatedly before her, creating a subtle tension as they become "overtime mates." Above all, the special guest lineup revealed today makes anticipation for "Monthly Boyfriend" even greater. 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 will appear as virtual world lovers, each with different charms, raising curiosity about their characters and dates with Mi-re. The lively performances of Hayoung and Yoo In-na also heighten expectations. Director Kim Jung-sik highlighted that "Monthly Boyfriend" offers the charm of experiencing various romances with different characters in distinct worlds within one work, allowing for a variety of romantic comedy experiences. Regarding the virtual dating scenes, he emphasized the importance of showcasing Jisoo's diverse charms, adding different professions and settings for each episode, and gradually changing the acting tone to distinguish between real Mi-re and her roles in the virtual world. Netflix's "Monthly Boyfriend" will be released on March 6.
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