2024 was a big year for reality TV, from new cultural phenomena like “Traitor” and “Love Island USA” to exciting new must-see shows like “Cooking Class Wars” In July, Netflix released what is being called the first same-sex dating show in Japan The Boyfriend,” an exciting new series billed as Japan's first same-sex dating show. In this show, nine queer men spend a month at the Green Room, a beach house in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture. While running a mint green coffee stall together, the participants developed deep friendships and endearing relationships!

“Boyfriend” quickly became a popular show among reality TV fans in Japan and Korea due to its similarity to hits such as “Terrace House. As soon as the show ended, fans began eagerly awaiting news on whether the series would welcome new Green House residents next summer. Read on for a breakdown of everything we know about “The Boyfriend” Season 2.

That's right! After months of speculation, Netflix has announced that “The Boyfriend” Season 2 will air on December 15, 2024. According to the Tudum article that revealed the news, the next installment will follow a new group of queer men, with panelists Megumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui returning for commentary. [Netflix Executive Producer Dai Ota said, “Thanks to the love of our viewers, we are thrilled to be back for a new season. Being the first same-sex romantic reality show in Japan, we took great care to ensure that the stories portray real romance. In season one, we portrayed not only the romance, but also their friendship and meaningful connection with each other, which I believe has touched the hearts of fans around the world.”

Ota added, “Season 2 will continue to showcase their story of caring and growth, with more unique perspectives and back stories. Stay tuned for a new season with new participants, a new green room, and new storytelling.”

Netflix has not stated an official release date for “The Boyfriend” Season 2, but the production schedule for Season 1 can be used as a reference. According to the Season 1 watch party, it was filmed around October or November 2023, before premiering on July 9, 2024. Based on this example, “The Boyfriend” could return in late summer or fall 2025.

Until we meet the new cast of “The Boyfriend” Season 2, fans can watch the career progression of the Season 1 cast. Blake couple Dai and Shun launched a joint YouTube channel after the show aired and now have over 600,000 followers. Meanwhile, Kazuto plans to release a photo book in early 2025, and Uzak's go-go dancer career is still thriving.