After a long, interminable wait, the second season of 男朋友 has finally arrived on Netflix! We’ll have a more in-depth article later, but for the meantime the people want to know: who are the boys? Who are we meeting this time around? Is there anyone we love? Anyone we hate? Here is our run down on the ten guys in the Green Room this time!
Bomi
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The first person we are introduced to in the new series, Bomi is a student and part-time DJ who is looking for his first serious relationship. He’s cute, innocent, and there’s definitely a reason he was the first guy we were introduced to: he’s a sweet amuse bouche before we meet the rest of the cast.
Jobu
My first thought was that Jobu is very similar to Alan from the first series: a little older than some of the other cast members, and seems to have a vibe that makes you trust him. He works in marketing, and although he says he lacks composure, he still gives off the feeling that this is someone you can rely on.
Izaya
Living primarily in Australia, software developer Izaya has returned to Japan to find a serious relationship, hopefully in the Green Room. He does have a history with some other housemates though, and he is the catalyst for one of the best cliffhangers in the show.
William
Another person who lives abroad, William calls Barcelona home (and don’t worry, you won’t forget: he really likes wearing Barcelona Football Club shirts), he’s looking for marriage… and since that isn’t yet possible in Japan, does this mean he’s looking to take someone back to Spain? And despite his pure desire… has he been pure in the past?
Kazuyuki
At 40 years old, Kazuyuki is the oldest member of the cast, and the oldest member to appear on 男朋友 so far. He’s back in the game because, just 12 months ago, he ended a 15 year relationship. A sales worker from Osaka, he’s very sweet and kind, much like Taeheon from the first series. Put a pin in that…
Huwei
Another transplant, Huwei is originally from Thailand, and holds a unique distinction among the rest of the cast: he is heading to the 2028 Olympics! A practitioner of judo in training for Thailand’s team, he is also pursuing a PhD in gender studies — the boy has brains and a body! In many ways, he reminds me of Kazuto from season 1.
Hiroya
An art director who lives in Sapporo — making him perhaps the most experienced with the weather in the new Hokkaido location — Hiroya is something of a workaholic, and has come to the Green Room to try and shake him out of this, and put himself first. He’s very considerate and kind, but will this interest the rest of the cast?
Ryuki
The baby of the house at the tender age of 20, Ryuki has had some bad experiences with men in the past, and part of the reason for his being a part of the show is to try and regain his confidence. In addition to being a student, he works as a barista, meaning that being a part of the team on days selling coffee should be a breeze for him.
Tomoaki
An IT manager, Tomoaki joined the cast a little later, and has become a fan favorite after telling others that he has come to the Green Room to come to terms with his sexuality and himself after working hard to lose weight. His confidence seems a little low, but with luck, he will begin to believe in himself more!
Taeheon
He’s back!? That’s right, season 1’s father of the house has returned to 男朋友, as he feels that he has unfinished business. Trying to be a little more open with his feelings than he was the last time around, fans of Taeheon are hoping that he’ll get more screen time this season.
So, who in the cast is your favorite? Who do you think is the most villainous? Watch 男朋友 season 2 and decide for yourself!
