The first kiss in Netflix's same-sex Japanese dating show The Boyfriend arrives an entire eight episodes in, demonstrating a significant contrast to the more immediate connections in UK formats.
In contrast to British dating shows where kissing or sexual encounters are normalized very quickly, characters in 'The Boyfriend' develop deeper emotional connections before taking that step.
British dating culture displays a curious dichotomy: a comfort with quickly engaging physically while simultaneously having a more repressed dialogue around emotional intimacy and relationships.
Unlike UK formats where physical connection precedes emotional insight, 'The Boyfriend' delves into the anticipation and tension of developing a romantic bond over several weeks.
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