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When AI and Emotions Collide
You know that feeling when a drama ends, and you just sit there staring at the screen, wondering how to put your emotions into words? Yeah, Are You Human Too? did that to me. I went into it with moderate expectations—I love sci-fi, but I wasn’t expecting that much sci-fi from this. And I think, that's why It turned out to be a pretty good watch.
The Story & Pacing :
The pacing was surprisingly solid, and I liked how the backstory of each character made sense. It didn’t feel like anyone was thrown in just for the sake of it. The drama balanced its emotional depth with intrigue well, and I was invested the whole time. But while the premise was fascinating, it also left me in a dilemma.
Seo Kang Joon – The Heart & Soul of the Drama :
One thing I have to highlight is Seo Kang Joon’s performance. He absolutely NAILED this double role. Playing both the cold, damaged real Nam Sin and the kind, almost-too-perfect robot Nam Sin III? That’s not easy, but he pulled it off flawlessly. The way he subtly changed his expressions, posture, and even aura between the two characters was just chef’s kiss.
The Romance – Cute but Conflicted :
Nam Sin 3 (our AI-powered male lead) and So Bong had undeniable chemistry. Their romance was sweet, touching, and had that heart-fluttering quality. But at the same time, I couldn’t stop questioning everything.
One moment, I was fully on board, feeling all the emotions as So Bong fell for this kind, selfless AI who treated her with genuine care. And the next, I was like, "Wait, what is this girl doing? He’s a robot! Pull yourself together!" Still, I understood how she got emotionally attached—how Nam Sin III made her feel seen, how he always put her first. She knew he didn’t have real emotions, yet she cared about his feelings anyway. I felt everything right alongside her.
But then came the big, lingering questions. Is it okay for a human to be with a robot for life, as long as they’re happy? Will that happiness last forever? What happens after? No one around her seemed to be asking these questions, and that was frustrating.
So Bong –
She started out as such a badass. A former athlete, a skilled bodyguard—she was a fighter through and through. And then... the drama just kind of forgot that. As the story progressed, the entire skill set just disappeared. It was disappointing.
Also, her continued friendship with reporter Jo after everything that happened? Yeah, I couldn’t accept that.
The Ending – A Time Skip & Unanswered Questions :
The drama gave us a technically happy ending, but honestly, I would’ve preferred a bittersweet one that actually made sense. The one-year time skip felt like a lazy way to wrap things up.
Why was only the main villain arrested while his right-hand man—who also tried to kill Nam Sin —just roamed free?
Real Nam Sin’s - I loved how his character was presented, his redemption arc had so much potential, but the time skip rushed through it. We were left to fill in the gaps ourselves.
And that last scene—tears from a robot?? Was that a new feature or something? :D
This drama made me wonder—what is the limit for a robot? Should AI be able to experience every human emotion, like love, jealousy, anger? If so, wouldn’t that make them too human? Where do we draw the line?
Final Thoughts –
Despite all my questions (and occasional frustrations), Are You Human Too? was a really interesting watch. The pacing was good, the romance was unique, and Seo Kang Joon’s performance alone made it worth it. But at the same time, it left me with more questions than answers—especially about AI, emotions, and what it really means to be human.
The Story & Pacing :
The pacing was surprisingly solid, and I liked how the backstory of each character made sense. It didn’t feel like anyone was thrown in just for the sake of it. The drama balanced its emotional depth with intrigue well, and I was invested the whole time. But while the premise was fascinating, it also left me in a dilemma.
Seo Kang Joon – The Heart & Soul of the Drama :
One thing I have to highlight is Seo Kang Joon’s performance. He absolutely NAILED this double role. Playing both the cold, damaged real Nam Sin and the kind, almost-too-perfect robot Nam Sin III? That’s not easy, but he pulled it off flawlessly. The way he subtly changed his expressions, posture, and even aura between the two characters was just chef’s kiss.
The Romance – Cute but Conflicted :
Nam Sin 3 (our AI-powered male lead) and So Bong had undeniable chemistry. Their romance was sweet, touching, and had that heart-fluttering quality. But at the same time, I couldn’t stop questioning everything.
One moment, I was fully on board, feeling all the emotions as So Bong fell for this kind, selfless AI who treated her with genuine care. And the next, I was like, "Wait, what is this girl doing? He’s a robot! Pull yourself together!" Still, I understood how she got emotionally attached—how Nam Sin III made her feel seen, how he always put her first. She knew he didn’t have real emotions, yet she cared about his feelings anyway. I felt everything right alongside her.
But then came the big, lingering questions. Is it okay for a human to be with a robot for life, as long as they’re happy? Will that happiness last forever? What happens after? No one around her seemed to be asking these questions, and that was frustrating.
So Bong –
She started out as such a badass. A former athlete, a skilled bodyguard—she was a fighter through and through. And then... the drama just kind of forgot that. As the story progressed, the entire skill set just disappeared. It was disappointing.
Also, her continued friendship with reporter Jo after everything that happened? Yeah, I couldn’t accept that.
The Ending – A Time Skip & Unanswered Questions :
The drama gave us a technically happy ending, but honestly, I would’ve preferred a bittersweet one that actually made sense. The one-year time skip felt like a lazy way to wrap things up.
Why was only the main villain arrested while his right-hand man—who also tried to kill Nam Sin —just roamed free?
Real Nam Sin’s - I loved how his character was presented, his redemption arc had so much potential, but the time skip rushed through it. We were left to fill in the gaps ourselves.
And that last scene—tears from a robot?? Was that a new feature or something? :D
This drama made me wonder—what is the limit for a robot? Should AI be able to experience every human emotion, like love, jealousy, anger? If so, wouldn’t that make them too human? Where do we draw the line?
Final Thoughts –
Despite all my questions (and occasional frustrations), Are You Human Too? was a really interesting watch. The pacing was good, the romance was unique, and Seo Kang Joon’s performance alone made it worth it. But at the same time, it left me with more questions than answers—especially about AI, emotions, and what it really means to be human.
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