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Burt is a contributor for TIME. Jisoo as Seo Mi-rae in Boyfriend on Demand Burt is a contributor for TIME. In Boyfriend on Demand, Netflix’s glossy new Korean rom-com, Blackpink’s Jisoo stars as Seo ...

Valentine's Day may be past, but love is about to be in the air nonetheless with Netflix's South Korean rom-com, Boyfriend on Demand. Coming off a strong 2025 that included megahits When Life Gives ...