The Netflix reality series My Korean Boyfriend follows the journeys of five Brazilian women who travel to Seoul hoping to turn their long-distance relationships into real-life love stories. In the first episode, one of these women, Katy Dias, has her first in-person date with Jack, a man she met on a train in Busan the previous year. Their date, filled with personal revelations, hits a surprising snag when Jack confesses he has a cat allergy, a major issue for the self-described “cat lady” Katy.
A K-Drama Style Meeting Leads to a Real-Life Date
Katy’s story begins with what she describes as a scene straight from a Korean drama. She first met Jack in 2023 on a train from Busan. After she left the restroom, she found him, dressed in military fatigues, waiting outside. They talked, exchanged contact information, and have been communicating ever since.
A year later, Katy returns to South Korea with the other women for a month-long trip designed to resolve relationship issues and explore their connections. She arranges to meet Jack in person for the first time since their chance encounter. Their meeting is highly anticipated by the other women in the shared house, who exclaim that Jack is “so handsome” when he arrives to pick Katy up.
Jack Confesses He’s a “Boring Guy” With a Cat Allergy
The date starts with a walk to see the cherry blossoms, where both express a desire to get to know each other better. They share life updates: Katy has been promoted at work, and Jack has recently been discharged from his mandatory military service. Their conversation soon reveals significant lifestyle differences. Katy describes herself as a “party girl” who enjoys going out and drinking, while Jack admits he is more introverted.
“I’m quite a boring guy,” Jack confesses to Katy during their date.
The most pointed revelation comes when Jack tells Katy he has a cat allergy. This is a major point of conflict because Katy is a devoted cat owner. She has even sworn “by my cats” that she lived an actual K-drama. Katy’s immediate, light-hearted reaction to the news combines her attraction to Jack with her dismay over the allergy.
“How can he doesn’t like cats? So handsome and yet so mistaken,” Katy thought to herself upon hearing about Jack’s allergy.
Despite this challenge, Katy remains optimistic in the moment, thinking, “But let’s do this. We’ll find something common”.
Searching for Common Ground Between Opposites
Following the cat allergy reveal, the pair try to find shared interests. They discover they both enjoy working out and have a mutual admiration for the mixed martial artist Anderson Silva. However, Katy feels this single common interest is not enough to build a relationship on. She questions whether they have anything else in common and promises Jack she will start Pilates and Muay Thai when she returns to Brazil.
By the end of their initial date, Katy is left wondering about their future. While she acknowledges she “crossed the world to see where things would go,” she is uncertain if they will go out again. She later tells the other women that she needs more time to see if their connection can grow beyond their obvious differences.
Fan Reactions Echo Katy’s Dilemma
While specific fan reactions to this scene from My Korean Boyfriend are not yet widely available, the topic of choosing between a love interest and a pet is a common and passionate debate online. In discussions on similar dilemmas, people often take a firm stand in favor of their pets.
Many social media users state that a potential partner who truly loves you would never ask you to give up a beloved pet. Others share personal stories of their non-cat-person partners eventually becoming “cat dads” after understanding the pet was part of the deal. The consensus in these online conversations often leans toward the view that a person who makes you choose may be exhibiting controlling behavior, and the pet is usually the one who stays.
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Katy’s Journey Continues on Netflix
My Korean Boyfriend premiered the first four episodes on January 1, 2026, on Netflix. The series is being released in two parts, with episodes five through eight scheduled to arrive on January 8, 2026.
Viewers who want to see how Katy and Jack’s story unfolds can stream the first episodes now. The show documents the real-time challenges of cross-cultural romance, proving that even the most K-drama-like beginnings must face everyday realities.
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