It’s 2026 and, yes, we still don’t have the mind‑blowing tech Seo Mi-rae uses in new Netfilx hit series “Boyfriend on demand.”
There are no 800 virtual boyfriends, no dream mansion, and no designer wardrobe you can “buy” with exactly zero dollars.
Tragic.
But while the show gives us the ultimate fantasy world, there’s something that tore us away for a bit about the cast in real life: where and what they studied at university.
It matters that characters have whole lives, study struggles, exams, deadlines, and career troubles just like us.
Not to sound dramatic, but by knowing their origin stories, we can understand the ups and downs of life better.
Hear us out. For example, we can accept failures better by seeing that these stars rarely had a straight path to success. Some took leave, others switched fields.
Or we can see that there isn’t one perfect path into the show industry. Not everyone needs a specialist degree, like drama or performing arts, to become an actor or performer.
If these aren’t low-key comforting, we don’t know what else is.
So, if you want more insight into how these perfect-looking stars are more like us than you thought, here’s rundown of where and what the cast of “Boyfriend on Demand” studied at university:
The education of the cast of “Boyfriend on Demand”
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Jisoo
University: None
Degree: None
Jisoo, a member of BLACKPINK, attended high school in Seoul, reportedly at the School of Performing Arts, before joining YG Entertainment as a trainee in July 2011 at age 16, where she spent nearly five years preparing for her debut.
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Ha Young
University: Ewha Womans University, School of Visual Arts (leave of absence)
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Western Painting, Master’s degree
Ha Young has devoted 10 years of her life to studying fine art. But despite gaining admission to one of New York City’s top three art institutions, the School of Visual Arts, she has decided to put her master’s degree on hold to pursue acting.
Prior to her higher education, she completed Rira Elementary School (리라초등학교), Seongshim Girls’ Middle School (성심여자중학교), and Seongshim Girls’ High School (성심여자고등학교).
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Yoo In-na
University: Gachon University (formerly Kyungwon University)
Degree: Unknown
Yoo In-na attended Sunae High School (수내고등학교) before attending Gachon University.
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Kim Ah-young
University: Yong In University
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Theatre
Kim Ah-young attended Maetan High School (매탄고등학교) in Suwon, South Korea, before moving on to Yong In University.
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Gong Min-jeung
University: Konkuk University’s Film Art Department
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies
Despite growing up as an introvert, Gong Min-jeung decided to pursue acting after being inspired by a middle school performance of the musical “Subway Line 1.”
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Seo Kang-joon
University: Dong Seoul University
Degree: Associate’s degree in Acting
At 17, Seo Kang-joon studied abroad at an international school in Ipoh, Malaysia, for 17 months. He then returned to South Korea to complete his high school education.
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Seo In-guk
University: Daebul University, Kyung Hee Cyber University, Dongguk University, Baekseok University
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Applied Music, Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication, Master’s degree in Performing Arts, Master’s degree in Practical Music (Composition)
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Yoo Seon-ho
University: None
Degree: None
Yoo Seon-ho attended the prestigious Hanlim Multi Art School in Seoul, a popular choice for idols and actors.
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Lee Soo-hyuk
University: Seokyeong University
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts
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Jay Park
University: Dankook University (dropped out)
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (dropped out)
Prior to moving to South Korea to pursue a career in music, Jay Park attended Edmonds Woodway High School in Washington, US. He then transferred to Apgujeong High School in Seoul, South Korea.
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Lee Jae-wook
University: Chung-Ang University’s Department of Theatre and Film (leave of absence)
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Film (leave of absence)
Lee Jae-wook decided to put his higher education on hold to focus on his acting career.
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Kim Sung-cheol
University: Korea National University of Arts
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Acting
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Ong Seong-wu
University: Dong Seoul University
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Acting and Dance
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Kim Young-dae
University: Fudan University (dropped out)
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Trade (dropped out)
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Lee Sang-yi
University: Korea National University of Arts
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Acting
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Choi Si-won
University: Inha University
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education
Fun fact: Choi Si-won spent six months in Beijing, China, in 2004 studying Mandarin and Chinese culture.
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Lee Hyun-wook
University: Korea National University of Arts
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Acting
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Lee Hak-joo
University: Hanyang University
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Film
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Jo Han-chul
University: Cheongju University, Korea National University of Arts
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Film Directing, Master’s degree in Acting
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