Despite earlier confirmation reports, Chun Jung-myung and Song Ji-hyo have both bowed out of Romantic Comedy King, the upcoming Korean adaptation of the Japanese manga Absolute Boyfriend.
On April 10, a source from Song Ji-hyo’s agency My Company confirmed that the top actress decided to decline the casting offer. Likewise, Chun Jung-myung’s agency head also shared that he turned down the offer.
Meanwhile, young actor Yeo Jin-goo is currently in talks to play the the android Young Goo.
OCN also announced that it will not be airing the drama despite earlier reports of broadcast.
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