{"id":49958,"date":"2025-08-20T12:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T04:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/viuscene\/?p=49958&preview=true&preview_id=49958"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T03:56:11","slug":"watch-date-my-friend-celebrity-matchmaker-romance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/viuscene\/watch-date-my-friend-celebrity-matchmaker-romance\/","title":{"rendered":"Laugh, Love & Awkward Moments in Viu\u2019s New Hit ‘Date My Friend’"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Remember first-year school dances when your best mate tried to play cupid for you? That\u2019s the vibe\u2014but bigger, glitzier, and full of Korean variety show charm<\/strong><\/a>!<\/span>\"Date<\/p>

In <\/span>Date My Friend<\/b><\/a>, celebrity pals act as matchmakers for their single buddies. Think second-hand embarrassment, cringe flirting, and those butterflies in your chest\u2014<\/span>all wrapped in K-drama<\/a> <\/b>feels. It\u2019s like Running Man<\/strong><\/a> meets real-life romance in the cutest way.<\/span>\"Date<\/p>

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The first two episodes of Date My Friend jump straight into flirty chaos as eight singles move into the Lovebud House, shop for groceries, and lock in surprising first votes. Sung-geun\u2019s bad-boy charm and Dong-ha\u2019s quiet appeal shake things up, while a few awkward crushes bloom.<\/span>\"Date<\/p>

Episode 2 turns up the heat with first dates, shifting alliances, and Mi-joo\u2019s over-the-top reactions. From playful teasing to real sparks, it\u2019s clear romance and friendships are already on the line.<\/span><\/p>

Meet the Hosts & Where You\u2019ve Seen Them<\/span><\/h4>

Jo Se-ho<\/b>\"Date<\/p>

Comedian and quick-wit. Possibly popped up in variety shows like 2 Days 1 Night<\/strong><\/a>, and Viu loves his banter.<\/span><\/p>

Kang So Ra<\/b>\"Date<\/p>

Actor with real feelings. You might\u2019ve caught her in Doctor Stranger<\/strong><\/a>\u2014Viu\u2019s drama fans know her.<\/span><\/p>

Kim Nam Hee<\/b>\"Date<\/p>

Charming actor; he\u2019s got energy that lights up every scene\u2014maybe in The Law Cafe<\/strong><\/a> streamed on Viu.<\/span><\/p>

Hur Young Ji<\/b>\"Date<\/p>

Idol turned fun host\u2014she\u2019s been in music-show variety bits (Viu\u2019s Korean variety show lovers, recognise her!).<\/span><\/p>

Lee Mi Joo<\/b>\"Date<\/p>

Bubbly ex-Lovelyz idol, active in talk shows and reality show Couple Place 2<\/strong><\/a> & Hangout with Yoo<\/strong><\/a> you\u2019ll find on Viu.<\/span><\/p>

Ji Ye Eun<\/b>\"Date<\/p>

Elegant and thoughtful. If you follow Running Man<\/strong><\/a> panels on Viu, you\u2019ll nod seeing her.<\/span><\/p>

Kim Young Kwang<\/b>\"Date<\/p>

Actor with charisma for days. He\u2019s frequented K-dramas on Pinocchio<\/strong><\/a> and occasionally Korean variety shows.<\/span><\/p>

Lee Gwan Hee<\/b>\"Date<\/p>

Athlete-actor hybrid\u2014cool balance of sporty and dramatic. You may have seen him on\u00a0Running Man and Omniscient Interfering View<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on Viu.<\/span>\"Date<\/p>

FAQ<\/span><\/h4>

Q: When is it release?<\/b>
<\/span>A:<\/b> Date My Friend premiered on 3 August 2025.<\/span>\"Date<\/p>

Q: When is it uploaded?<\/b>\"Date<\/span>A:<\/b> New episodes drop every Monday on Viu, so you can start the week with fresh drama, heart-fluttering dates, and celebrity banter.<\/span><\/p>

Q: Where to watch?<\/b>
<\/span>A:<\/b> You can stream it on Viu <\/strong><\/a>or the Viu app\u2014perfect for catching up anytime, anywhere.<\/span>\"Date<\/p>

Q: How many episodes?<\/b>
A:<\/b> There are 10 episodes in total, each lasting about an hour\u2014plenty of time to get invested in your favourite couples.<\/span>\"Date<\/p>

What Fans Are Saying<\/span><\/h4>