I’m Not a Robot is a romantic-comedy drama with a twist of science fiction directed by Jung Dae Yoon. This TV series features the talented Yoo Seung Ho and Chae Soo Bin. As seen on the poster, Yoo Seung Ho is embracing Chae Soo Bin, but who is not a robot?The story revolves around a handsome and wealthy young man named Kim Min Kyu (played by Yoo Seung Ho). He has everything in life except for one thing – the ability to touch other human beings. He suffers from a severe allergic reaction upon contact, which has isolated him from the rest of the world.One day, Min Kyu meets Jo Ji Ah, a freelancer (played by Chae Soo Bin), who runs a ‘jastip’ business (buying and delivering products for others). They cross paths when Min Kyu purchases a limited edition robot, and Ji Ah accidentally drops sauce on the box, causing it to look dirty. Ji Ah tries to explain the situation to Min Kyu, but she only ends up making things worse.Min Kyu’s life takes a swift turn when he meets Hong Baek Kyun (played by Um Ki Joon), a professor who invites Min Kyu to train an android robot named Aji-3. Baek Kyun believes that Aji-3 can pass as a real human being, and he would like to see if Min Kyu can identify it as an android.However, there’s a catch. Due to a delivery mishap, Baek Kyun ends up sending Ji Ah to pretend to be Aji-3 instead. She is a dead ringer for Aji-3 because Baek Kyun uses her face as a model. Min Kyu can touch Ji Ah without any allergic reaction since he believes that she is a robot.As Ji Ah spends more time with Min Kyu, pretending to be a robot, they both start to fall in love with each other. However, things get complicated when Min Kyu finds out that Ji Ah is not a robot. How will their love story unfold? Will they overcome the obstacles in front of them and be together?
Conclusion:
I’m Not a Robot is a binge-worthy TV series that ticks all the boxes for an excellent romantic-comedy drama. With a unique twist of science fiction, it adds an interesting layer to the story. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, making it an enjoyable ride throughout the series. If you’re looking for a feel-good show with some cute moments, I’m Not a Robot is worth checking out.
