Our fave gay dating show is officially coming back for season 2

Netflix's groundbreaking reality dating series The Boyfriend has been renewed for a second season! The streaming platform shared the news on their LGBTQ+ social media vertical, @most, on Sunday, December 15.

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"Exciting News! The Boyfriend returns for season 2!" the announcement reads. "Dive into new stories of love and friendship with a fresh group of boys. Catch up on season 1, now streaming on Netflix!"

Fans are thrilled for the announcement. "This made my whole YEAR," wrote one. Another commenter said, "OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best news of the week!!"

In case you missed it, the first season of The Boyfriend premiered on Netflix in July 2024 and featured nine gay men living in a house together in the Japanese countryside. While this group of cast members looked to form romances, they also relied on one another to work in a coffee shop truck, form deeper bonds, and accept themselves as queer people.

Netflix executive producer Dai Ota wrote in a statement about season 2 of The Boyfriend (via Tudum):

"Thanks to the love from our viewers, it is exciting to return for a new season. Being the first same-sex romance reality show in Japan, we paid careful attention to ensure that the story is an authentic portrayal of these relationships. In season 1, we showed not just romance, but their friendship and meaningful connections with one another, which I believe touched the hearts of fans around the world."

Ota added, "In season 2, we will continue to showcase their compassion and stories of growth, with more unique perspectives and backstories. Please look forward to a new season with new participants, a new Green Room, and new storytelling."

The Boyfriend season 1 had a total of 10 episodes and featured a blend of "romance, camaraderie, jealousy, and everything in between."

We also fell in love with each houseguest. Dai and Shun have a YouTube channel together to document their continued romance, and Usak continues to be a king of thirst on social media. The lack of representation for LGBTQ+ folks in East Asia has many people hailing The Boyfriend as a breakthrough moment of the year, especially concerning its reach in Asian communities.

No further details have been released yet, but we can't wait to see what the show does next!

The Boyfriend season 1 is streaming on Netflix.