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My Absolute Boyfriend is a South Korean science fiction romantic comedy television series written by Yang Hyuk-Moon and directed by Jung Jung-Hwa, the series is also based on the Japanese manga series Absolute Boyfriend by Yuu Watase.
The series aired on SBS TV from the 15th of May 2019, airing on Wednesday's and Thursday's in the 10pm kst time slot and concluding on the 11th of July 2019.
Main Cast:
Yeo Jin-Goo as Zero Nine
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Bang Minah as Um Da-Da
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Hong Jonghyun as Ma Wang Joon
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Supporting Cast:
Hong Seo-Young as Diana
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Choi Sung-Won as Nam Bo Won
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Gong Jung-Hwan as Ko Ji Seok
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Kwon Hyun-Sang as Hwang In Hyuk
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Cha Jung-Won as Bae Kyu Ri
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Kim Do-Hoon as Yoo Jin
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Ha Jae-Sook as Yeo Woong
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Hong Seok-Cheon as Geum Eun Dong
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Choi Joo-Won as Hwa Ni
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The series was previously titled Romantic Comedy King, and was in talks to air on OCN but was later cancelled, while the lead roles of Um Da-Da and Ma Wang Joon were previously offered to Song Ji-Hyo and Chun Jung-Myung, who both respectively declined the roles.
The first script reading for the series was held on the 22nd of June 2018, with filming beginning that July. The series was also originally scheduled to air for 40 episodes, but was reduced by 4 episodes due to low ratings, the international broadcast however, remained at 40 episodes.
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There is some songs from the soundtrack that takes me right back into the drama, and here they are.
Lena Park - 별빛처럼 (Like A Starlight)
Kisum & Eunha(G Friend) - Mr. Stranger
Minah(Girls Day) and Ilhoon(BTOB) - 사랑이었다 (It Was Love)
Um Da-Da is a special effects makeup artist. She is secretly dating the popular actor Ma Wang Joon who is on the rise. As Wang Joon gets busy because of work and tired of their relationship, their seven-year-long relationship ends. And that is when Zero Nine, a humanoid robot who is programmed to be in love with his one and only girlfriend, appears in his life. An accidental kiss activates Zero Nine and he takes Da-Da as his girlfriend. As Da-Da and Zero Nine get closer and fall for each other, a mystery man tries to hard Da-Da by threatening her to break up with Ma Wang Joon, who secretly wants her back. Meanwhile, Diana, the original owner of Zero Nine, comes after them to take him back.
In the end, My Absolute Boyfriend is about the love with a robot who is humane and unstinting. Throughout the series, Zero Nine shows what true love is as he learns about love and becomes the absolute boyfriend.
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I felt myself getting conflicted non-stop with this drama, one minute I wanted it to work out with Ma Wang Joon and the next I wanted it to end with Zero Nine. I loved that the drama completed with an open ending so the watcher could make their own decision on who the mystery man was that we saw Da-Da smiling at in the closing scene. I know who I want to believe it is but I don't want to take away from that final scene.
This is my first drama with everyone within the cast, I kept seeing clips from Viki on their social media so decided to give it a try, I was left feeling pleasantly surprised, I really didn't think this would be a drama that I would enjoy. I did have a few moments where the emotions got the better of me and had me crying but other than that what I loved the most was the comedy.
From this drama I have become a huge fan of Yeo Jin Goo, I knew of him as I heard and seen the good reviews for him for his drama The Crowned Clown, I was in love with him and his character from the moment he was introduced. I love the innocence he brought to the series, he was also the main reason that I was often laughing, if I could have a humanoid robot as a companion, I would definitely pick Zero Nine. I honestly couldn't imagine anyone other than Yeo Jin Goo playing our friendly loving robot.
I spent a lot of the drama wondering why Hong Jonghyun's face was familiar as I hadn't seen any of his drama's or films, it wasn't till I restarted watching Busted, that I realised he's one of the special guest's in episode 2. With Ma Wang Joon, I don't think he was really tired of his relationship with Da-Da, I just think his heart was in the wrong place and his priority and number 1 love was himself, his career and how he's viewed by others. It's definitely a you don't know what you've lost till it's gone plot when it comes to him and Da-Da, I think once Da-Da realises she needs to put herself as priority and ends things with Ma Wang Joon he realises that the downfall of their relationship was himself and that he really needs and wants her part of his life as he owes all he has to her. I think Jonghyun did an amazing job as Ma Wang Joon, he really brought the character to life.
I have to give credit to Bang Minah, I thought she did really well, but at times I found Um Da-Da a little irritating, especially at the end, to me it seemed that everything Zero Nine taught her. Throughout the series you saw Um Da-Da telling others that when you love someone you share both the good and bad times together to help get each other through them, and I think this should stand whether they be a lover, friend or family. This I noticed in the last episode went out the window, instead of turning to those who love her to help her through the hard times she holds it all in, meaning she just plods along never actually dealing with the emotional things that she should. I think on a whole Um Da-Da struggles when it comes to her emotions, she believes she knows how to cope and deal with things, which Zero Nine shows there are more ways to share how she feels and cares for others.
After seeing Hong Seo-Young in Her Private Life, I was blown away by how versatile her acting can be, Diana is the stereotypical rich girl, thinks because she has the money she should get whatever she wants and desires no matter how poorly she treats others, at times even I felt scared of her which shows just how good of an actress Seo-Young is.
I absolutely loved Choi Sung-Won as Nam Bo Won, he added to the comedy as things got more serious with Zero Nine, he was definitely one of my favourite characters from the series, I loved how the series ended for him and I was even happier that he fell for another of my favourite characters.
I think overall the casts chemistry was amazing, I think that's why for me the series worked and was enjoyable. I would love to see a 2nd series to see how Da-Da overcomes her new path and how Zero Nine really affected Da-Da's outlook on love and life.
I would recommend this drama to others to watch, I think to really understand and enjoy this drama you have to take the time to sit and watch it and maybe it will also change the way you think about love and caring for others.
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