NEWSWu Zun & Goo Hye Sun to Star in Japanese Manga Remake of "Absolute Boyfriend" Boy's Over Flowers star Goo Hye Sun will be starring a new drama with Taiwanese star Wu Zun. Currently, Wu Zun is commanding appearance fee equal to that of Nah Ji Sang due to the high popularity of his latest drama with Yang SeungLim called
"Sunny Angel". Wuzon will be paid 300,000 New Taiwanese Dollars per episode, while Hyesun will be paid USD 15,000 per episode (which converts to ~470,000 New Taiwanese Dollars per episode).
Wu Zun's commanding salary has gradually gone up since he starred in "Princess Sleeves". His previous attempt to break into the movie industry did not do as well. As a result, he quickly returned to dramas. Now, he is set to star in "Absolutely Him" thereby firmly establishing his place as an actor. In the last 4 years, Wu Zun's acting fee has jumped 6 times.
Wu Zun and Fahrenheit are Taiwan's Tourism Ambassadors and has gone to Korea in March to carry out their duties and also has made a CF/Music Video called
"Touch Your Heart" with Goo Hye Sun. Soon after they completed the Music Video, Goo Hye Sun has agreed to doing a project together with Wu Zun. Luckily, the Japanese manga remake of the story,
"Absolutely Him", had become available and both Wu Zun and Goo Hye Sun were been selected to be stars of the drama. However, Taiwan viewers are not that enthusiastic about Taiwan's GTV dramas using Korean female stars as leads of their last three woo-sang-geuk/modern dramas. Taiwanese viewers have expressed their desire to develop and utilize more Taiwanese actors and actresses. However, GTV commented that foreign actresses are able to be active in international arena. GTV has said dramas cannot have such restrictions based on nationality.
credits: meow,susamerica,webby @soompi for translations
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극중에 오존이 누드 장면 나온다는 것에 대한 이야기랑 일판 절대그이와 대만판에 대한 이야기와 쿠가 꽃남때 대만에 왔을때 대만 영화 드라마 출연 의사 있다고 했다는것과 대만팬들의 열정에 감동해서 방문~그리고 대만측에서 양쪽에 6개월동안 접촉해서 캐스팅 완료했고, 쿠는 1편당 15,000달러 받고 출연한다 대충 이런 내용인듯 싶네요
=The article contains these general points: in the drama, WuZon will have a **** scene; the Japanese vs Taiwanese versions of the drama (I am very curious about this!); the idea of GHS appearing in a Taiwan drama or movie came up when GHS was visiting Taiwan during BOF times; GHS's deep impression of Taiwanese fans' devotion which led to ?another visit?~Taiwan has been working the both sides for 6 months to finalize the casting; Ku will receive $15,000 per episode, etc. 
From Sing Pao in Hong Kong 
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具惠善素顏抵台 靠小籠包提神 Ku Hye Sun arrives in taiwan
without make up, refresh herself with steamed pork dumpling 中國時報 / 林淑娟／台北報導 2010/10/05
韓星具惠善４日為八大、可米合作的偶像劇《絕對達令》來台，由於她前一天拍新戲《舞台劇》至昨凌晨４點多才收工，然後直奔機場，抵台時不僅素顏，還一臉疲憊，經紀公司婉拒媒體拍攝，今天中午她將與吳尊一起出席新戲開鏡記者會。
Korea star Ku Hye Sun arrived in Taiwan on 4th for idol drama "Absolute Boyfriend" by GTV & Comic ritz. Since she was filming for "The Musical" until 4am the previous day, she went straight to the airport afterward. She didn't put on make-up when she arrived and looks tried, thus management decline media request for taking pics. Today at noon time she will attend the press conference with WuZhun. 雖一夜沒睡，她親和力仍十足，對工作人員很有禮貌打招呼，抵台北後還直奔鼎泰豐品嘗小籠包，補充體力，隨即回下榻飯店，與劇組討論定裝等相關事宜。除今天將與吳尊出席《絕對達令》開鏡，以《流星花園》走紅的她，明天還會在八大電視一樓大廳，舉辦個人粉絲會。
though she hasn't slept the previous night, she is still very friendly and greet the staff politely. She went to DinTaiFung for steamed pork dumplings after arrival, then return to hotel to discuss related issues like styling etc. with the production team. Apart from the press conference with WuZhun today, she will also hold a fanmeeting at 1/F atrium of GTV tomorrow.
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「絕對達令」 吳尊挑戰全裸急健身
【聯合報╱記者褚姵君／台北報導 2010.10.04 03:40 am
吳尊將挑戰演出日本暢銷漫畫「絕對達令」中完美的機器人情人，要他同手同腳扮機器人沒問題，但對機器人從包裝盒中「全裸」出場驚艷秀，肌肉壯碩的吳尊竟然小生怕怕，抓著經紀人猛問：「真的要露這麼多喔？那我要趕快練身體！」
八大偶像劇「絕對達令」花了長達半年時間，撮合吳尊與韓版「流星花園」女主角具惠善同台，金童玉女組合新鮮養眼。具惠善今將來台，明開記者會與吳尊一起宣布「絕」劇正式開拍，後天並將在台舉辦粉絲會。
「絕」劇改編自同名暢銷日本漫畫，2008年日本富士電視台曾以「絕對達令～完美無瑕的機械情人～」的劇名搬上螢幕，男女主角是速水茂虎道與相武紗季。
吳尊昨說，他沒看過漫畫，但拿到劇本後先看了日劇做功課，結果看到速水茂虎道全裸從包裝盒中現身那一幕，且後來集集皆有裸戲，嚇了一大跳。
該情節類似電影「魔鬼終結者」，呈現機器人赤裸原樣，不過日劇當初以速水茂虎道裸上半身再跳接腿部，避開重要部位，昨八大表示，吳尊身材好眾所皆知，也可飽觀眾眼福，且電視劇尺度有限，即使裸露也是點到為止。
不過日劇中，正因男主角是機器人，雖與女主角發生感情，終究不能在一起。台版結局是否也將遺憾收場？八大還在傷腦筋，畢竟跟機器人結為連理還是太超現實，但又怕觀眾太傷心。
具惠善之前為「流星花園」來台宣傳，對台灣粉絲的熱情留下深刻印象，當時就拋出「願拍台劇」意願，雙方接觸半年多，對方未提出任何高難度條件即接拍，1集1萬5千美金酬勞雖不低，不過八大表示，韓星現在日本、大陸海外市場都有吸引力，回收不難。
【2010/10/04 聯合報】
http://udn.com/NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT/ENT7/5887250.shtml
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吳尊 具惠善絕對達令
本報綜合報導 2010/10/03 20:14
八大、可米偶像劇「絕對達令」男女主角由吳尊與韓國氣質女星具惠善合作，具惠善將於今日來台， 5日與吳尊一同出席「絕對達令」開鏡記者會，宣布新戲開拍， 6日將會有一場個人粉絲會，與粉絲一同歡樂。
「絕對達令」中吳尊飾演一個超完美機器情人奈特，戲裡不但只專情具惠善，從煮飯、洗衣、家事等一手包辦，詮釋新世代的好男人。具惠善則飾演一位失戀的 OL小斐，情傷喝醉後訂購一名完美機器人男友，兩人朝夕相處譜出戀情。
吳尊這回在「絕對達令」中首度嘗試扮演高科技真人化的機器人，不但外表上如同真人，從講話到內心世界，與真人無異。吳尊本身對於「完美情人」條件想法很簡單，強調只要感覺對了，就會是他的完美情人。也希望對方是個有自信的女孩子，時時刻刻都能展露笑容。
具惠善曾接受過韓國媒體訪問時，大方透露談過的戀愛她都是被男友甩，這回戲裡也飾演被男友狠心拋棄的對象，與現實生活中經驗不謀而合。對自己心目中完美情人的條件，具惠善則說，喜歡年紀較長的男生，「喜歡喊對方【 O BA】 (韓文：哥哥 )。」
吳尊和具惠善曾為台灣觀光局拍攝 MV時合作，這次是第二次合作，所以兩人並不陌生。具惠善曾表示，吳尊拍戲經驗豐富，如果有朝一日想拍片，非常想和吳尊合作，如今願望成真，兩人將在「絕對達令」中飆戲，大談甜蜜、逗趣的機器人之戀。
http://www.cdns.com.tw/20101004/news/ysyl/100000002010100320143829.htm
as all of them are more or less the same, i would just summarize the content covered ( I have ignored the part on the storyline as I have translated that in previous news article):
GTV spent up to 6 months for searching the main leads of "Absolute Boyfriend" and finally confirmed to have Ku Hye Sun & WuZhun pairing for the drama. KHS will arrive in Taiwan today, press conference tomorrow and fanmeeting on the 6th
As there would be quite a number of **** scenes for WuZhun in the drama, esp. when the robotic lover unpacked from the box. WuZhun said he needs to exercise for a better body shape
in regards to "ideal lover" WuZhun expressed that "feeling right" is the most important. He hopes his lover would be a confident girl and always wears a smile.
Ku Hye Sun also mentioned in an interview in Korea that she was dumped by her boyfriends in past relationships, which is similar to the role of this drama. For her ideal lover, she mentioned that she like someone who is older, and like to call him "Oppa"
In Japan version, the robot truly in love with the female lead but they could not be together at the end. Would the Taiwan version has the same ending? GTV said that they are still considering that. It's too unrealistic for a human-robot marriage / relationship, but on the other hand, they don't want the audience to be sad about the ending.
KHS impressed Taiwan when she came to Taiwan for BOF promotion. She mentioned that she's willing to challenge TW drama at that time. GTV has negotiated with her mgt for more than half year to confirm the deal. Though the salary at US$15,000 per episode is quite high, GTV expressed that it worths since Korean stars have good market potential in Japan & China as well.
KHS has worked with WuZhun for the Taiwan tourism MV before, so they have known each other. She mentioned that she thinks WuZhun is experienced in acting, thus she would like to work with him if there's a chance. Now her wish comes true that they would be working together for "Absolute Boyfriend"
WuChun, Ku HyeSun gazing each other, last for 2 seconds
2010.10.05 08:16 pm
The drama <Absolute Darling> is a production by GTV and Comic-ritz. The leading cast, WuChun and Ku HyeSun held a press conference today. Under the jeering of the host, Huang ZiJiao, WuChun and Ku HyeSun supposed to gaze each other for 20 seconds. However, they managed to do it for 2 seconds only. Ku HyeSun smiled and she said, "It look's like an international friendship associating event". She admitted that WuChun is very handsome and it is more than an ordinary standard. Besides that, she stated WuZhun managed to make her has a crush on him. On the other side, WuChun blushed and said that he felt very hot, everyone burst out into laughter. Ku HyeSun is going to have a fan meeting at GTV Building tomorrow, she is going to have a close interaction with the fans.
【2010/10/05 United Daily News】@ http://udn.com/NEWS/mainpage.shtml source ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GTV News-Ku Hye Sun in Taiwan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=$1#errorPrivate video Credit: ying5387isme5
Edit:
A quick translate of the vid:
- The title of the Taiwan drama is "Absolute Darling"
- Wu Zun said that he felt Hye Sun was very professional when they worked together on The tourism video.
- Both are foodies.
- Wu Zun revealed that his birthday is coming soon, so reporter asked if he is expecting a gift from Hye Sun. he denied it, of course.
- At the press con, they were made to look at each other without wavering for 20 sec.
- As The cyborg has to bare his body for most of The show, The reporter pointed out that Wu Zun would be used to this, having done many
**** shots.
- Both promised they would be As good As The couple in The j-drama.
The video was filmed before the press conference.
0:12 (Wu) Before this, she came to Taiwan for MV shooting. During that time, we discussed that is there any possibilities for us to work on a project. And then, by now, we have a chance to work together, I feel very happy because... the first time when we worked together, I felt that she is very professional, moreover I heard that she's a director. So I think I can learn something from her.
(Narrator) Both of them seems like have tacit understanding and they are food-lover. When the media bring out the topic about food, the two persons which are quiet eventually become active.
0:43 (Wu) She said that she worried that she looks plump when shooting for drama, because I kept on bring her around to have some delicious food.
1:00 (Wu) She likes to eat a lot because before this she confessed that she loves to eat.
(Narrator) They seems like have a good interaction. WuChun said that his birthday is coming soon, we were thinking is he going to ask a gift from the pretty young lady?
1：14 (Wu) What a coincidence, I went to Korea and we were in the same flight but I'm going to the other places.. (WuChun's pronunciation is unclear, I'm not sure about what he said.)
1:26 (Wu) My birthday coming soon, going back (to Brunei) to celebrate with family.
(A female voice) He told HyeSun because he wants present from her.
(Wu) No. Don't simply say. No no no no no. (waving his hand in front of HyeSun)
1:40(Narrator) The press conference is going to start soon. There were many fans waiting for their arrival. The male lead and female lead that are going to develop a love relationship in the drama were on the red carpet. They immediately shared their opinion towards the drama.
1:53 (Wu) <Absolute Darling>.. I like the storyline and I feel very happy to work with her because she is a talented woman and she is a director. I believe that I can learn from her.
2:10 (Ku) I'm kinda looking forward to work in Taiwan because it's going to be a 3-month working period. I'm looking forward to work at a new place, new environment.
(Narrator) Under the jeering of the host, they need to gaze at each other for 20 seconds. This make both of them feel very shy.
(A male voice, the host) *Countdown*.. Let us give them an applause.
2:40 (Wu) *I can't hear what he said*
(The host) Is it okay WuChun? Eh.. I think that you looks okay.
2:58 (Wu) I feel very hot now.
3:00 (the host) Is a little bit embarrassing. Why don't you immediately sing your song "Too Hot"? (this is a song by Fahrenheit) *laughter*
(Narrator) In this drama, besides the love relationship, WuChun whom act as the robotic man has to be
**** and show off his good figure. WuChun always
**** in his project, everyone seems to anticipate he will show off the other parts of his body.
3:15 (Wu) For this question, I think I need to ask QiGe because he is the scriptwriter. I need to be
**** in the drama and I feel that for men to be
**** is not a problem.
(A male voice) What about bottom?
3:16 (Wu) For bottom.. When you're swimming, you will be wearing swimming trunks. (The host) Yea. It should be okay. (Wu) So everyone please don't be too sensitive. (The host and Wu) It's something very healthy.
(Narrator) <Absolute Darling> received good review when it was showed in Japan. WuChun and Ku HyeSun have confidence that this drama will be as good as the J-Drama.
3:40 (Wu) Actually before this, I did discussed with my colleagues about ways to interpret and act the character. And I think that there will be difference in comparison to the Japanese version. In addition, I think that the storyline will be slightly different. So, it is not going to be exactly same as the Japanese version <Absolute Darling>. I'm not worried that people will compare this two versions, I think to work hard and work sincerely for this drama is more important.
One more vid from the press con:
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