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Same-Sex Japanese Dating Show ‘The Boyfriend’ Renewed by Netflix
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scrn loglineNetflix renews groundbreaking Japanese LGBTQ+ dating show 'The Boyfriend' for second season, riding high on increased LGBTQ+ representation in Japan.beat sheet- The renewal comes shortly after a Japanese court ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, signaling growing social acceptance.
- With over 2 million viewers worldwide, 'The Boyfriend' has become a global phenomenon, proving the demand for diverse, authentic LGBTQ+ stories on mainstream platforms.
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Same-Sex Japanese Dating Show ‘The Boyfriend’ Renewed by Netflix
VarietyStory by Naman Ramachandran
scrn logline
Netflix renews groundbreaking Japanese LGBTQ+ dating show 'The Boyfriend' for second season, riding high on increased LGBTQ+ representation in Japan.
beat sheet
- The renewal comes shortly after a Japanese court ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, signaling growing social acceptance.
- With over 2 million viewers worldwide, 'The Boyfriend' has become a global phenomenon, proving the demand for diverse, authentic LGBTQ+ stories on mainstream platforms.
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Netflix, The Boyfriend