Who hasn’t sighed over a romantic K-drama moment – the yellow umbrella, intertwined hands, and the long-awaited kiss framed by rain-soaked streets? But what happens when that fantasy steps out of fiction and into real life? My Korean Boyfriend, now streaming on Netflix, puts that question to the test by translating K-drama romance into lived experience.
Blending documentary intimacy with reality storytelling, the series follows five Brazilian women as they arrive in Seoul to meet the Korean partners they fell for from afar. As everyday routines, cultural differences, and unspoken expectations surface, the show finds its tension not in spectacle but in the fragile space between hope and reality. Here is everything you need to know about My Korean Boyfriend – from the plot and cast to reviews and release date. The trailer is at the bottom of the article.
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My Korean Boyfriend: All the key details
- Title: My Korean Boyfriend
- Format: Docu-reality series
- Genre: Reality, Romance, Documentary
- Country of production: South Korea
- Original language: Korean, Portuguese
- Release date: January 1, 2026 (Part 1); January 8, 2026 (Part 2)
- Participants: Camila Kim, Katy Dias, Luanny Vital, Mariana Tollendal, Morena Monaco
- Produced by: Netflix; Floresta (Sony Pictures Television)
What My Korean Boyfriend is about
My Korean Boyfriend follows five Brazilian women, each at a different moment in life and in love, as they arrive in Seoul to meet the Korean partners they have been dating from afar. Their relationships are not confined to a house or competition format. Instead, the women share experiences, move through the city, and confront the everyday realities that can either strengthen or unravel a long-distance bond.
The series unfolds in real locations across Seoul, using the city not just as a backdrop but as an active presence. Daily routines, cultural customs, and unspoken expectations shape each relationship, forcing the couples to confront whether what felt effortless online can survive real proximity and real life.
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Meet the Five Participants of My Korean Boyfriend
At the center of My Korean Boyfriend are five Brazilian women, each arriving in South Korea with a different emotional history and a different question about love. Their stories are not variations of the same journey, but distinct paths shaped by identity, distance, and the uncertainty of turning digital connection into real life.
Camila Kim, 31, from São Paulo, was born in Seoul, South Korea, but left the country as a child when her family moved to Brazil. Now, returning for the first time to the city where she was born, she is looking to reconnect with her roots – perhaps through love.
Katy Dias, 33, from São Paulo, met Jack during a trip to Busan in a chance encounter on a train. Back in Brazil, the two stayed in touch long-distance, but never defined their relationship status. Katy now returns to Korea for a reunion that may finally clarify where they stand.
Luanny Vital, 26, from Recife, has experienced a relationship full of ups and downs with Si Won, whom she met through a dating app. In just four months of dating, she traveled to Korea and deepened their bond. Now a single mother, Luanny returns to Seoul to resolve unresolved issues and understand how her reality fits into a relationship where expectations and everyday life do not always align.
Mariana Tollendal, 28, from Brasília, travels to Seoul to meet Danny for the first time in person. After a previous relationship didn’t work out, she found trust in daily conversations with him over four months. Their meeting becomes a test of whether emotional closeness built at a distance can translate into real life.
Morena Monaco, 31, from Belo Horizonte, returns to Seoul with more shared history behind her. She has been dating Suwoong for just under a year, and the two have already met both in Brazil and in Korea. Deeply attached to the idea of starting a family, Morena wants to have honest conversations about commitment and what the future may hold.
A Brazilian production filmed in Seoul
My Korean Boyfriend was filmed in Seoul over 22 days, with a multicultural crew of more than 100 professionals from Brazil and South Korea. From the earliest stages, the project benefited from Korean cultural consultancy, reinforcing its commitment to authenticity. The production also received support from the Consulate General of South Korea in São Paulo and the Seoul Film Commission. Netflix confirms that this is the first Brazilian reality production filmed in South Korea, marking a significant milestone for Brazilian unscripted content.
Who is behind My Korean Boyfriend
The docu-reality series was produced by Floresta, the Brazilian production company of Sony Pictures Television. Floresta is also behind Netflix’s hit reality show Ilhados com a Sogra, another original format that has just premiered its third season on the service.
What the producers say about My Korean Boyfriend
“My Korean Boyfriend reflects Brazil’s growing interest in Korean culture and new reality formats. In a very authentic way, with the support of an amazing Korean team, we brought the aesthetic audiences love in K-dramas while presenting real couples’ stories,” says Adriana ‘Dida’ Silva, VP and General Director of Floresta.
“Until a few years ago, most successful reality shows in Brazil were international formats adapted for our market. Today the reality is different. My Korean Boyfriend is another project created entirely in our country, reinforcing our commitment to developing the local market,” says Elisa Chalfon, Director of Unscripted Content at Netflix Brazil.
What reviews say about My Korean Boyfriend
My Korean Boyfriend is a blend of reality storytelling and documentary intimacy, emphasizing authenticity, warmth, and cultural contrast over manufactured drama.
Why watch My Korean Boyfriend
If you enjoyed Love Is Blind or Singles Inferno, this series fits naturally into that space, blending relationship vulnerability with cross-cultural reality. It focuses on the moment when long-distance connection meets real life.
My Korean Boyfriend release date on Netflix
Netflix has released My Korean Boyfriend in two parts. Part 1 is now available, having premiered on January 1, 2026, with Part 2 scheduled to arrive on January 8, 2026. Watch on Netflix.
Watch the trailer
Here’s the trailer to get a first taste.
