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Alright, my lovelies, grab your matcha lattes and cozy up because we’ve got some piping hot tea fresh from Japan! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been glued to Netflix’s new dating show, The Boyfriend, the one that brought us our new obsession, Dai Nakai and Shun Nakanishi. These two stole our hearts faster than you can say “kawaii,” and the latest update on their post-show life has sent fans—yours truly included—into a full-blown frenzy.
But before we get to that, let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? For those who might’ve been living under a rock (or just didn’t have a Netflix subscription, though seriously, why?), The Boyfriend is Japan’s latest and greatest addition to the LGBTQ+ reality TV scene. The show follows nine gay men sharing a house and running a coffee truck, all while trying to find love. Picture a more wholesome, heartfelt version of Love Island with less drama and more emotional connection—though don’t get me wrong, there was plenty of spice too!
Dai, a 23-year-old university student, and Shun, a musician of the same age, were quick to become fan favorites. Their on-again-off-again romance kept us all on our toes, and their fiery but affectionate banter made them one of the most relatable couples we’ve seen in a while. Who can forget those heated debates over sharing t-shirts or their heartfelt confessions about being hurt by past loves? It was the kind of realness that kept us rooting for them, even when things got a bit rocky.
But let’s be real, with those ups and downs, we were all a little worried about what would happen once the cameras stopped rolling. Social media didn’t help much either—our boys Dai and Shun seemed to be doing everything but posting about each other. The rumor mill started churning, with fans fearing the worst: had DaiShun fizzled out?
Well, my friends, I’m thrilled to report that DaiShun is alive and thriving! In a recent reunion episode that had us all clutching our pearls, the duo confirmed that they’re still going strong—nearly a year after the show’s finale. And they didn’t just stop there; they’ve moved in together! Can you say commitment?
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Apparently, Shun even spent three whole months living with Dai’s parents after the show wrapped up, and it sounds like he’s passed the ultimate test—meeting the parents! According to Dai, his folks think Shun is funny, cute, and—wait for it—“quite crazy” (but in that endearing way, of course). It’s safe to say they’ve been won over, just like the rest of us.
During the reunion, the couple didn’t shy away from admitting they still have their tiffs—because let’s face it, what couple doesn’t? They even joked about a particularly memorable fight that involved a pot, a carpet, and, well, a replacement carpet. But despite the occasional squabble, it’s clear these two are in it for the long haul.
The confirmation of their relationship has sent fans into a joyous tailspin. When Dai and Shun finally shared a photo together on August 5, looking cheeky and adorable as ever, their followers flooded the comments with love and relief. It was the post we’d all been waiting for, and trust me, the DaiShun fandom was living for it.
But the cherry on top? These two lovebirds have launched a shared YouTube channel, aptly named “DaiShun,” where they’ve already racked up over 350,000 subscribers. Their first video is basically a masterclass in couple goals: revisiting the spot where they first met, sharing sweet stories from their early dates, and dropping some seriously swoon-worthy lines about their future together. I mean, when Shun said, “For me, it is being who I am while taking good care of Dai,” I practically melted into a puddle.
So, whether you’ve been with DaiShun since day one or you’re just hopping on the bandwagon now, one thing is clear—this couple is far from over. They’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two cuties. For now, I’ll be over here, hitting refresh on their YouTube channel and living vicariously through their love story. Because if there’s one thing we all deserve in this wild world, it’s a little bit of DaiShun magic in our lives.
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