Fans go wild after finding out what happened to Shun and Dai after the end of Netflix's new Japanese dating show The Boyfriend
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Fans have gone wild after finding out what happened to Dai Nakai and Shun Nakanishi who starred in the Netflix show The Boyfriend.
University student Dai and musician Shun, both 23, met on the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ Japanese dating show and sparks flew.
After a rocky experience over the course of the show, fans were worried the pair might not last in the real world.
People were quick to point out that they didn't seem to post pictures of each other on their social media.
But the pair, who go by the combined name DaiShun have finally put rumours to bed and revealed they are still going strong almost a year after the finale.
Fans have gone wild after finding out what happened to Dai Nakai and Shun Nakanishi, both 23, who starred in the Netflix show The Boyfriend a year after the hit series ended
The pair, who now go by the combined name DaiShun have finally put rumours to bed and revealed they are still going strong ten months after the finale which saw them confess their love
The pair have been looking more loved-up than ever as they shared their first couple's vlog which saw the university student and musician share a romantic meal
The reality series follows nine gay men living together in a house as they search for love over the summer.
To build their connections with each other, the group is also tasked with running a coffee truck together.
It has been hailed as more wholesome than its UK counterparts including Love Island and has captivated viewers.
Two of the show's firm favourites were Dai and Shun who, throughout the series, had an on-again-off-again relationship which included bitter fights over sharing t-shirts to emotional revelations about being hurt by previous boyfriends.
But despite their tumultuous time on the show, the pair were clearly very much in love and shared an overnight date together in the final episodes, admitting to each other that they wanted more than a friendship.
And that seems to have paid off because in a recent reunion episode the two reality stars confirmed their relationship to the show's hosts.
The loved-up pair took each other's hand after the hosts asked if they were still together, showing their connection and setting fan's minds at ease.
They also revealed that they have moved in together and Shun even lived with Dai at his parent's house for three months after the end of filming.
The reality series follows nine gay men living together in a house as they search for love over the summer and was hailed as a heartwarming alternative to shows like Love Island
The pair did not address their relationship after the end of the show and continued to give their followers updates on their daily life, leading fans to suspect the pair had not lasted
And Shun has even charmed his boyfriend's parents with the student revealing his parents like him and think he's funny and cute.
He revealed that his parents think there's more to him than meets the eye and said: 'Despite his looks, Shun is quite crazy. They find it funny and cute.'
During the reunion special the couple admitted that they'd only ever had eyes for each other and despite the ups and downs they felt it was important to share their feelings with each other.
Shun said: 'I was really conflicted until the very end. I had ups and downs. But I wanted to tell him I liked him.'
But the pair admitted they still fight like they did on the show and have already had some rows including over the final bites of a sashimi dinner.
On one occasion the couple even had to get their carpet replaced after knocking over a pot but it doesn't seem to phase them as they continue to go from strength to strength.
The pair did not address their relationship after the end of the show but continued to give their followers updates on their daily life, leading fans to suspect the pair had not been able to make it last.
But, on August 5, the pair jointly shared a photo of them together, leaning on their crossed arms and smiling cheekily at the camera.
Dai has revealed Shun (pictured) has even charmed his boyfriend's parents with the student revealing his parents think the musician is 'funny and cute'
The couple have also revealed that they have now moved in together and Shun even lived with Dai at his parent's house for three months after the end of filming
On August 5, the pair jointly shared a photo of them together, leaning on their crossed arms and smiling cheekily at the camera. Fans rushed to the comments to congratulate the pair
Fans rushed to the comments to congratulate the pair.
One wrote: 'My level of happiness when I saw this post' with an arrow emoji pointing upwards.
Another commented: 'this is so adorable omg you guys look so cute together'
And another fan wrote: 'the post we’re waiting!! Longlive our DaiShun!'
Fans had previously been hounding the possible couple to share their love-lives, commenting under photos of the stars and demanding photos.
One fan commented underneath a photo of Shun: 'Don't we deserve a couple pic??'
While another said: 'WHERE'S THE COUPLE PICTUREEEE'
But fans will no doubt be happy to learn that the pair have now launched a shared YouTube channel.
Dai took to his Instagram Story to share the news of their latest vlog and included a link to the video and their account - which already has more than 350,000 subscribers
Called DaiShun, they have so far only shared one video, showing them revisiting the spot where they first met.
The couple looked very in love as they chatted about their first dates and joked with each other before sharing clips of a romantic lunch where they ticked in to each other's food and hugged.
In one clip, the pair revealed what their hopes were for the future and Shun said: 'For me it is being who I am while taking good care of Dai.
'I'm super excited' he added.
The pair then held hands as Dai said: 'We've been doing things we've never done before.
Before Shun added: 'So it's like we're at the start line of a new chapter.
'I'm just so happy to be here with you.'
Dai took to his Instagram Story to share the news of their latest vlog and included a link to the video and their account - which already has more than 350,000 subscribers.
