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Boyfriend on Demand: When Virtual Romance Meets Reality
This is my humble review of the drama Boyfriend on Demand. In short, I liked it. But I will elaborate a bit.
The drama introduces a problem in our modern society. People spend so much time working that only a few hours are left for their own enjoyment. Many people like dating, getting into relationships and falling in love but because their time is precious, they become more and more afraid of commitment. What if they waste their time on the wrong person? What if they never find their soulmate?
Because of this, there has been a rise in romance simulation games. In those games, you can date multiple people without being afraid that something will go wrong or that you will get hurt. The drama handled this aspect very beautifully. It didn’t judge people for playing these kinds of “superficial” games but instead explored the reasons behind them.
It also showed how easily people can fall in love with fictional characters—from games, dramas, idols, or anime—but also how important it is to stay connected with reality.
The only thing I didn’t really like was how little screen time the male lead had in the first half and how jumpy the female lead became whenever she was embarrassed. Sometimes that made me cringe a bit. I can’t guarantee that this drama is a masterpiece, but it is a good binge-watch. It’s enjoyable, light, and might even make you think about the messages it tries to convey to the audience.
The drama introduces a problem in our modern society. People spend so much time working that only a few hours are left for their own enjoyment. Many people like dating, getting into relationships and falling in love but because their time is precious, they become more and more afraid of commitment. What if they waste their time on the wrong person? What if they never find their soulmate?
Because of this, there has been a rise in romance simulation games. In those games, you can date multiple people without being afraid that something will go wrong or that you will get hurt. The drama handled this aspect very beautifully. It didn’t judge people for playing these kinds of “superficial” games but instead explored the reasons behind them.
It also showed how easily people can fall in love with fictional characters—from games, dramas, idols, or anime—but also how important it is to stay connected with reality.
The only thing I didn’t really like was how little screen time the male lead had in the first half and how jumpy the female lead became whenever she was embarrassed. Sometimes that made me cringe a bit. I can’t guarantee that this drama is a masterpiece, but it is a good binge-watch. It’s enjoyable, light, and might even make you think about the messages it tries to convey to the audience.
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