The Netflix series 'Boyfriend on Demand' is sweeping not only global rankings but also domestic buzz, perfectly charging global viewers' excitement and romance fantasies and driving unusual popularity.
On the 11th, according to the Netflix Tudum TOP 10 website, Boyfriend on Demand rose to No. 4 in the global top 10 non-English shows section just three days after its release. It recorded 2,600,000 views (the number of views divided by the work's total running time) and 25,600,000 viewing hours, and it is No. 1 by viewing hours. In addition, it ranked No. 1 in "Korea's top 10 series" and appeared on the top 10 lists in 34 countries worldwide, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil and Chile. It also earned a 96% popcorn score on Rotten Tomatoes, receiving favorable reviews from audiences.
It is also leading domestic buzz. It ranked No. 1 in the first week of March in TV-OTT integrated drama buzz released by Good Data Corporation's Fundex, and it is driving popularity by ranking No. 1 (index) and No. 3 (Seo Inguk) in performer buzz.
Behind-the-scenes stills released that day offer a glimpse of the warm and friendly filming set of Boyfriend on Demand. Jisoo, who plays "Mirae," who dreams of a second chance at love in virtual reality, delighted viewers by pulling off various concepts such as a doctor, a college freshman, a webtoon protagonist and a flight attendant. Jisoo, who worked with a variety of actors including Seo Inguk, Seo Kang-jun, Lee Soo-hyuk, Ong Seongwu, Kim Young Dae, Moo Jin-sung and Park Jae-beom, delivered excitement and empathy with diverse looks and showed the side of a "chemistry fairy," drawing intense interest from global viewers.
Seo Inguk showed surprising charm by playing webtoon PD "Gyeongnam" and the virtual romance subscription service's hidden card "Gu Young-il." From the apparently indifferent yet sensitive side of "Gyeongnam" to the rough yet delicate side of "Gu Young-il," he drew attention by displaying several charms within one work. The romance synergy he showed with Jisoo in particular raised viewers' excitement index. The affectionate images released also convey their exceptional rapport and chemistry.
The standout performances of special guests Seo Kang-jun, Lee Soo-hyuk, Kim Sung-Cheol, Ong Seongwu, Lee Jae-wook, Australian Tarzan, Lee Hyun-wook, Kim Young Dae, Moo Jin-sung, Park Jae-beom and Lee Sang Yi cannot be overlooked. Their passionate performances, which added realism and fun to the colorful dates in the virtual world and perfectly handled the real romantic narrative, drew explosive interest. In addition, Kim Ah-young and Ko Kyu-phil's back-and-forth, which repeatedly transformed with each virtual world theme, also delivered laughs.
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