This is a fun choice to play a cupid-like drama robot! Yeo Jin Gu has signed on to play the character of Night the mail order boyfriend robot in the upcoming K-drama adaptation of the shoujo manga Zettai Kareshi (Absolute Boyfriend). He’s the third name attached to the OCN drama Roco King (or Rom-com King) with earlier Song Ji Hyo and Chun Jung Myung offered the other two human leads. There was conflicting reports that Chun Jung Myung declined the role but the most up-to-date news was that he has accepted and will be playing a top star character. This one looks like harmless fun with the PD of Flower Boy Next Door and the screenwriter of Mirror of the Witch working together. I’m fine with Song Ji Hyo declining but please let the final actress let it be someone with emotional sincerity and range. Continue reading
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