Cebu’s Beaches Shine in Netflix K-Drama Boyfriend on Demand Starring Jisoo

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A scenic Cebu beach makes a surprise appearance in the new Netflix series as Jisoo’s character reminisces about a dreamy Philippine getaway.

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The sunny beaches of Cebu just scored a global spotlight after appearing in the new Boyfriend on Demand starring Jisoo.

The series dropped all 10 episodes on March 6 on Netflix, and fans quickly noticed a familiar tropical backdrop during the opening episode.

Cebu beach appears in early scene

In the first episode, Jisoo’s character Seo Mi-rae, a webtoon producer, is shown commuting to work while dreading the day ahead. As the train ride drags on, she starts daydreaming about a past vacation in the Philippines.

The scene then cuts to a beach in Cebu, where a sign with the tourism slogan “Love the Philippines” can be seen in the background.

“Last summer in the Philippines was the best. I wish I could go swimming,” Mi-rae says in the scene before her nostalgic moment is interrupted by a toddler sitting beside her on the train.

Filmed at a luxury Cebu resort

According to the Department of Tourism Philippines, the beach sequence was filmed at Shangri-La Mactan.

The tourism agency even promoted the drama on social media, encouraging viewers to keep an eye out for Cebu’s scenic spots throughout the series.


 

A romance with a virtual twist

Boyfriend on Demand follows Mi-rae as she tries to escape her boring daily routine by signing up for a virtual reality dating service, allowing her to experience fantasy dates with different men.

The drama also stars Seo In-guk as her real-life love interest, with cameo appearances from actors Seo Kang-jun, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Lee Jae-wook as some of her virtual dates.

The series marks Jisoo’s latest acting project following Snowdrop and Newtopia.

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