The Boyfriend, Netflix’s groundbreaking Japanese reality dating series centered on queer romance, is coming back for Season 2.This time, the cast trades sunny beaches for snowy Hokkaido, setting the stage for quiet moments, real vulnerability, and meaningful emotional growth.
The new season premieres globally on January 13, 2026. Netflix will release episodes in weekly batches over four weeks, with the finale airing on February 3. Here’s a closer look at the breakdown:
- Batch 1: Jan. 13 (Episodes 1–6)
- Batch 2: Jan. 20 (Episodes 7–9)
- Batch 3: Jan. 27 (Episode 10–12)
- Batch 4: Feb. 3 (Episodes 13–15)
Ten new men will share the Green Room for roughly two months while running a peppermint coffee truck. The winter setting gives the boys space to open up, learn from one another, and explore the possibility of falling in love.
Netflix shared a first-look photo featuring the new group embracing, giving fans a taste of the tight-knit connections that may form. Names and full cast info will be revealed at a later date.
The commentary lineup from Season 1 returns, including Megumi, Chiaki Horan, Thelma Aoyama, Durian Lollobrigida, and Yoshimi Tokui. Their heartfelt reactions and insights will once again frame the stories unfolding in the Green Room.
“Being the first same-sex romance reality show in Japan, we paid careful attention to ensure that the story was an authentic portrayal of these relationships,” said Dai Ota, executive producer at Netflix. “In Season 1, we showed not just romance, but their friendship and meaningful connections with one another. In Season 2, we will continue to showcase their compassion and stories of growth, with more unique perspectives and backstories.”
For anyone new to the show, Season 1 followed nine queer men living by the ocean, running a coffee truck and navigating the blurry space between friendship and romance. The series received attention not only for its groundbreaking premise, but for its gentle, honest approach to queer connection.
Season 2 looks ready to build on that appeal in a fresh environment. Expect tender conversations, emotional discoveries, and the kind of slow-blooming chemistry that drew viewers in the first time around.
More updates and cast details will arrive as the premiere approaches. Queer love in the snow is coming.
