Gentleman Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Anyone watching this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockBottom Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 I'm watching His Man Season 3 now. Also not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Posted July 10 Author Report Share Posted July 10 9 hours ago, MountainMaverick said: Yeah, I've seen The Boyfriend on Netflix. It's pretty entertaining if you're into romantic comedies with a bit of a twist. The characters are fun and the plot has some unexpected moments that keep it interesting. Definitely worth a watch if you’re looking for something light and amusing! Romantic comedy. lol. Interesting characterization! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Posted July 10 Author Report Share Posted July 10 8 hours ago, StockBottom said: His Man Season 3 Â oh, don't see it on netflix, but seems interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockBottom Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 35 minutes ago, Gentleman said: Â oh, don't see it on netflix, but seems interesting! Â It's not on netflix, you can watch it on iqiyi gagaoolala and others I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockBottom Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 Watched the first 2 episodes. Find Kazuto, Taehyeon and Usak really hot. Dai and Shun are ok, but I wouldn't touch Shun with a 10-foot pole. Â HC-B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 I initially thought Dai was the oldest LOL  I like Dai, Taeheon, and Kazuto.  Ryota looks a bit sickly.  Shun seems a bit negative and easily triggered. The guy's carrying too much emotional baggage.  The gogo dancer seems nice but he's too muscular and high maintenance for my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 I feel that Dai is lying about his age. He is clearly in his 30s, about the same age range as Taeheon, or maybe even older. He doesn't look 23 at all. Shun is also 23, and he looks his age; Dai doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockBottom Posted July 11 Report Share Posted July 11 Oh no there's a new guy, a loud one at that! 😂  Shun is an extremely negative and tiring person to be around, Dai will give up soon.  I want to see more of Kazuto, Usak and Taeheon, and far far less of the boring Dai-Shun couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xivergoh2598 Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 Shun is an negative thinker and tiring with people agree this leh Even now a days not easy to find a good friendship Is that a issues everywhere??? Hope the movie will create the good environment The show still on going it Hope will have happy ending  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 Hopefully we get more on the other guys soon. Dai-Shun-Ryota getting a bit too much focus. Â Also, very curious who's t, b and v... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziurtis Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 Agreed, would love more focus on Kazuto, Taeheon etc. Usak is also woefully under featured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Posted July 12 Author Report Share Posted July 12 Dai's clearly a player. Not the right fit for Shun. Shun probably needs more of a big brother figure, even though he prefers someone young...like the guy mentioned above, he has a lot of emotional baggage to deal with. Can't blame him, victim of circumstance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 3 hours ago, Guest Guest said: Hopefully we get more on the other guys soon. Dai-Shun-Ryota getting a bit too much focus. Â Also, very curious who's t, b and v... Â T, b, v? Who are they? You mean there are still somemore guys joining the show? Â Also, at the end of ep 3, I really wonder what made Shun say that he might lose interest in Dai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 The way the JP guys talked - slow, soft and demure ... it makes the pace of the show quite slow, less exciting and less drama than the western reality gay show.  Maybe it could also be the background music ... slow and sentimental. 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 3 hours ago, Guest Guest said: The way the JP guys talked - slow, soft and demure ... it makes the pace of the show quite slow, less exciting and less drama than the western reality gay show.  Maybe it could also be the background music ... slow and sentimental. 😅  I know what you mean, and I actually like it, the way the guys are generally so polite and friendly with each other in Korean and Japanese reality shows. It's a refreshing change for me.  I personally cannot stand the loud, brash and aggressive behaviour of the guys in American reality shows, where they trash-talk each other non-stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 In ep 3, during the barbeque dinner where they were discussing about politics, you can tell that Dai was drunk and a bit high LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 4 hours ago, Guest Guest said: The way the JP guys talked - slow, soft and demure ... it makes the pace of the show quite slow, less exciting and less drama than the western reality gay show.  Maybe it could also be the background music ... slow and sentimental. 😅  I precisely like the slow, relaxed and laid back vibe of the show. Don't like those American reality shows where it is always so tense and edgy, like we don't already get enough of that in the office  LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 Can't imagine "drinking chicken meat smoothie" everyday ... normal 鸡精 already cannot take it liao! 😱😱😱🤮🤮🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 if got no netflix, where can watch for free? search but no result.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Posted July 13 Author Report Share Posted July 13 23 hours ago, Guest Guest said: T, b, v? Who are they? You mean there are still somemore guys joining the show? O.O Â lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 In ep 1, the letter-writing exercise, this is the summary: Â Taeheon wrote to Kazuto Kazuto wrote to Dai Gensei wrote to Dai Ryota wrote to Dai Dai wrote to Shun Shun wrote to no one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 ‘The Boyfriend’ cast: How to follow all 9 men on Instagram Netflix's new Japanese dating show follows nine men in their quests for love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 I like Taeheon. He strikes me as handsome, disciplined, matured, down-to-earth, intelligent, well-educated, knows when to be serious and when to have fun, has leadership potential yet also a good team player, and not needy or attention-seeking. Â I felt very sorry for him in ep 1 when he didn't get a letter in his mailbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 13 Report Share Posted July 13 2 hours ago, Guest Guest said: ‘The Boyfriend’ cast: How to follow all 9 men on Instagram Netflix's new Japanese dating show follows nine men in their quests for love. Thanks for sharing … need time to associate and remember the names with the faces.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iku Posted July 14 Report Share Posted July 14 Dai got a Tony Leung or Desmond Tan look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboyclubsg Posted July 15 Report Share Posted July 15 I kinda wanna be part of the peanut gallery watching all the things unfold. Â Also quite surprised Usak is getting so little of a feature. I'm surprisingly invested but also woefully reminded of how single I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockBottom Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 Oh noooooooooo Usak!!! 😠 I'm glad Ikuo comes in between Dai and Shun 🤣 Shun is emo + princess syndrome 🙄  Kazuto is really good looking, but his personality is quite reserved and taciturn, pushy Alan probably scared him off.  Dai is really short and small sized! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboyclubsg Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 i was so sad for Usak too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 1 hour ago, StockBottom said: Dai is really short and small sized!  I was thinking the same LOL  I didn't realise how short Dai was because most times I see him either seated or standing alone.  Also, I feel sad that everyone seems to be overlooking Taeheon. I think he likes Kazuto but he's a gentleman so he doesn't openly or aggressively try to make Kazuto notice him, unlike Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 On 7/13/2024 at 10:28 PM, Guest Guest said: In ep 1, the letter-writing exercise, this is the summary:  Taeheon wrote to Kazuto Kazuto wrote to Dai Gensei wrote to Dai Ryota wrote to Dai Dai wrote to Shun Shun wrote to no one  Wait! Then who wrote the letter to Gensei?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziurtis Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 4 minutes ago, Guest Guest said: Also, I feel sad that everyone seems to be overlooking Taeheon. I think he likes Kazuto but he's a gentleman so he doesn't openly or aggressively try to make Kazuto notice him, unlike Alan. Â Kinda feel bad for Taeheon that there's no romantic interests or buddies for him currently. He seems to be very reserved. Usak was reserved too but at least he got to say what he felt. Hopefully episodes 7 to 10 changes that. Â On the other hand, Shun is sending all sorts of mixed signals and gaslighting Dai into thinking he's too aggressive. Makes me wonder what really happened in his previous relationships when he said he was hurt badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 1 hour ago, StockBottom said: I'm glad Ikuo comes in between Dai and Shun 🤣 Shun is emo + princess syndrome 🙄  Yeah, I don't like Shun's mood swings and inconsistent signals. Dai's gonna move on from him eventually.  But somehow I feel that Ikuo's gonna end up hurting Dai even more. His "I like to be pampered very much" statement seems like a red flag to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 7 minutes ago, ziurtis said: On the other hand, Shun is sending all sorts of mixed signals and gaslighting Dai into thinking he's too aggressive. Makes me wonder what really happened in his previous relationships when he said he was hurt badly.  Yeah, man. He's like blowing hot and cold with Dai. He rests his head on Dai's lap, then pushes Dai's hand away. He tells Dai they should remain friends, then gets pissed when Dai and Ikuo spend time together at the picnic.  Actually, it doesn't matter if Shun is introverted and Dai is extroverted. They can still be compatible. In fact, in many straight relationships, one party is extroverted and the other is introverted. It creates a balance in the dynamics.  Dai has never made Shun feel that he should talk more or laugh more or show more emotion.  But Shun seems to keep on finding fault with Dai's outgoing and vibrant personality, which is very unfair to Dai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 26 minutes ago, ziurtis said: On the other hand, Shun is sending all sorts of mixed signals and gaslighting Dai into thinking he's too aggressive. Makes me wonder what really happened in his previous relationships when he said he was hurt badly. Â Poor Dai. He is not aggressive at all. He's very sweet and gentle. Alan is the aggressive one. Â I won't be surprised if Shun's ex-boyfriends all left him because they got tired of his mood swings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gast Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 I like the most recent episodes (4 and 5) - a lot more depth than the first few which mainly concentrated on Dai and Shun. I was wondering if the Producers made a mistake casting Usak and Alan. Usak is a Gogo boy and thats almost like casting a half porn star - I mean who would dare approach such 'God'like figures (if you get my drift)Â by way of dating? Alan is also typically non Japanese - action, dressing and direct way of talking. How would a Japanese person react to this? But perhaps that is the reason why they were introduced - to show that deep down, people are still looking for love/companionship. Â Comments from the panel are spot on and humorous - they read the participants well. Â I feel that Usak is a better fit for Kazuto than Alan. Alan is bubbly and outgoing which is probably why people are initially attracted to him but Kazuto has a relatively quiet and thoughtful nature which is why Usak's character might be a better fit. However, Usak's work and lifestyle does take a bit of adapting to - what does a Gogo boy do when he ages? Perhaps there is a future for Usak in Manga. Â In any case, this Japanese attempt is much better than any other previous ones - the Hong Kong one put me right off and I think there was an American one too. I will not be surprised if the Thai's come up with a version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockBottom Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Look how small size dai is 🤣   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC-B Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Just started watching out of curiosity and it’s getting rather intriguing!  Not as raucously sensational as those Western pseudo reality shows, yet it has its gripping and humorous moments.  Just a few preliminary takeaway thoughts after 2 episodes: 1. Dai is the cutest and he knows it and should have the upper hand and it shows  2. Shun is the princess syndrome 公主病 victim player, emotional vampire, relationship taker-sponge, with rather bland and dour looks that I don’t even know why others are tripping themselves over  3. Ryota has the most unique and outstanding facial features, and quite probably more adept at reading the room than some  4. Kazuto is the more sincere — if not most — and grounded among the group, and quite likely a keeper on the long run race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Wonder how the Singapore version is like (if there is or will be one by Netflix, Disney+ etc.)? All will speak Singlish ah and won't be so polite and mild mannered like the Japanese guys? 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taeheon Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 y nobody likes Taeheon? he is so my type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 1 hour ago, Guest Taeheon said: y nobody likes Taeheon? he is so my type  Taeheon is actually my favourite. But yeah, it's a pity the other guys seem to sideline him. I wonder if it's because he's older (past 30), or if it's because he's Korean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Platoon Mate Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 2 hours ago, Guest Guest said: Wonder how the Singapore version is like (if there is or will be one by Netflix, Disney+ etc.)? All will speak Singlish ah and won't be so polite and mild mannered like the Japanese guys? 😆  Yeah. It'll be filled with Singlish and uncultured behaviour. I'll never watch the Singapore version. If I wanted to experience living with other S'porean guys my age, I'd just go for my ICT and stay in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gaston Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 11 hours ago, Guest Gast said: I like the most recent episodes (4 and 5) - a lot more depth than the first few which mainly concentrated on Dai and Shun. I was wondering if the Producers made a mistake casting Usak and Alan. Usak is a Gogo boy and thats almost like casting a half porn star - I mean who would dare approach such 'God'like figures (if you get my drift)Â by way of dating? Alan is also typically non Japanese - action, dressing and direct way of talking. How would a Japanese person react to this? But perhaps that is the reason why they were introduced - to show that deep down, people are still looking for love/companionship. Â Comments from the panel are spot on and humorous - they read the participants well. Â I feel that Usak is a better fit for Kazuto than Alan. Alan is bubbly and outgoing which is probably why people are initially attracted to him but Kazuto has a relatively quiet and thoughtful nature which is why Usak's character might be a better fit. However, Usak's work and lifestyle does take a bit of adapting to - what does a Gogo boy do when he ages? Perhaps there is a future for Usak in Manga. Â In any case, this Japanese attempt is much better than any other previous ones - the Hong Kong one put me right off and I think there was an American one too. I will not be surprised if the Thai's come up with a version. Â I think the casting of Usak and Alan is deliberate. They probably wanted to add some spice and drama into the group dynamics by bringing in provocative and unconventional characters. Â I agree too that Alan isnot a good match for Kazuto. I personally think Taeheon would be a good match for Kazuto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chores Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 I liked the parts where they showed the guys doing household chores like folding the laundry, washing the dishes, mopping the floor, wiping the bathroom, watering the plants.  It's part of Japanese culture where schoolkids are taught from young to develop a sense of belonging in a place by helping to keep it clean.  I don't think the participants do that in American reality shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kazuto Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 3 hours ago, HC-B said: 4. Kazuto is the more sincere — if not most — and grounded among the group, and quite likely a keeper on the long run race  Kazuto is the most straight-acting among the guys, besides Taeheon. Plus he's seen as financially-stable, which is another attractive quality in a guy, whether gay or straight. And he's overall a very humble and considerate guy. It doesn't hurt that he is young and handsome too! No wonder he has so many guys fighting over him! I suspect Taeheon secretly likes him too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Posted July 17 Author Report Share Posted July 17 4 hours ago, Guest Taeheon said: y nobody likes Taeheon? he is so my type he's too low-profile, i totally forgot about his existence until ep. 6 when he was highlighted. lol  i can understand Shun in that it's very hard for an introvert to have to keep up with a super-extrovert's energy. eg. like when Dai was making all the exclamatory remarks, an introvert may feel compelled to have to "echo" or at least show sufficient level of enthusiasm so as to not "disappoint" the extrovert, and that can be super tiring. But agree too that the mood swing coupled with the lack of communication is a terrible combi.  Kazuto is super my type! cute, straight-and-sunshine-boy feel, but the show must have been taped long ago...just checked out his IG and he's certainly put on a lot of weight!! which only makes me think that had Usak not left so abruptly, they might actually have a chance (ie. Kazuto is really into muscle and his comment that he didn't feel he's good enough for Usak was genuine, not just trying to be polite)! It's a pity after Usak shared his last thoughts with Kazuo, he didn't give him a chance to respond, and just ended it that way. 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 7 hours ago, Gentleman said: he's too low-profile, i totally forgot about his existence until ep. 6 when he was highlighted. lol  i can understand Shun in that it's very hard for an introvert to have to keep up with a super-extrovert's energy. eg. like when Dai was making all the exclamatory remarks, an introvert may feel compelled to have to "echo" or at least show sufficient level of enthusiasm so as to not "disappoint" the extrovert, and that can be super tiring. But agree too that the mood swing coupled with the lack of communication is a terrible combi.  Kazuto is super my type! cute, straight-and-sunshine-boy feel, but the show must have been taped long ago...just checked out his IG and he's certainly put on a lot of weight!! which only makes me think that had Usak not left so abruptly, they might actually have a chance (ie. Kazuto is really into muscle and his comment that he didn't feel he's good enough for Usak was genuine, not just trying to be polite)! It's a pity after Usak shared his last thoughts with Kazuo, he didn't give him a chance to respond, and just ended it that way. 😕 Yeah, Kazuto looked so different in his IG ... maybe more muscular and beefy? Got topless photo of him also.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboyclubsg Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 1 hour ago, Guest Guest said: Yeah, Kazuto looked so different in his IG ... maybe more muscular and beefy? Got topless photo of him also. Â is he with the dude on his ig posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bigboyclubsg Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 2 minutes ago, StockBottom said: 🤣  that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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