I’m Not a Robot (2017)

Took me a while to actually start watching this drama, but it had a nice setting and Seungho and Soobin were cute so I might as well. At first, I had to admit that the initial plot of having Minkyu have an allergy to human contact was a bit farfetched. But then I ended up looking up the internet for the possibility of allergies to have connection with mental illness, and surprisingly, there were some studies that imply the likelihood for something like that to happen!

Because of that, I had a renewed interest in this drama. Since it is an interesting scenario where someone could have developed such illness due to some extreme conditions and how one could try to heal someone from it. In that sense, it was actually logical to think that having an android that looked like a real person could help someone who could easily die from a simple touch. It's also an interesting scenario on how AI and robotics could be use to help people in need of help.

I really love Yoo Seungho in this drama. It really felt like he's a perfect fit to play Minkyu and it's hard to imagine someone else who could do this better. And Seungho was really good at playing socially awkward characters to the point of fondness. You just can't help being drawn to his character and sympathising at the kind of lonely life he had endured. And I like how his progress in getting better was written in a way that it was believable and wasn't sudden. I also love how it was depicted like a modern fairy tale on how love helps in healing an illness that was influenced by the mind.

Chae Soobin was really great in this drama, playing the human Ji-A, alongside the android Aji-3. Like you can really tell the difference when she was playing a person and when she's playing a robot. Uhm Kijoon was great as the scientist who created Aji-3, Dr Hong. Since he tend to end up playing villain roles a lot more times than he plays good characters, I really appreciate him not being a villain in this drama lol.

Have to say that as much as the corporate plot was secondary compared to the main romance plot, the former didn't feel like pasted on as some irrelevant background setting. Both of the story plot was pretty balanced and enjoyable.

For those who love the science fiction theme on how robots and AI would want to learn more about humans, this drama was a fascinating watch. As much as the android Aji-3 didn't really do much in the drama, the android was still shown to still be able to learn through the input given by Ji-a, who pretended to be Aji-3. It was interesting to see how all of the accumulated data that Aji-3 then leads to it deciding by herself to choose to return to its rightful home instead of allowing itself to be taken by bad businessman who seek to use her technology for military purposes.

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This was fantastic

I’m embarrassed to say that I put this one on hold after watching the first couple episodes. One of my biggest dislkes is someone pretending to be something they aren’t. So, once I saw where it was going I put it on hold.

I just went back to it and binged watched the rest of the 32 episodes in a few days. This was incredible.

I am now the biggest Yoo Seoung Ho fan on the planet. That man can act! This role required him to: 1) act like a cold and demanding boss, 2) act like someone who is lonely with no social skills, 3) act like a spoiled child, 4) act like a child experiencing happiness for the first time, 5) act like a child being inquisitive and learning new things for the first time, 6) falling in love for the first time, 7) being completely heartbroken, and 8) being intelligent and compassionate.

HIS EYES ARE THE MOST EXPRESSIVE I HAVE EVER SEEN. His crying scenes nearly broke me.

The rest of the cast did a great job too. This is one of the best I have watched.

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Don’t get me wrong, it’s a wonderful show and I want to rate this higher, I really do. But the anticipation of wondering if the main male lead was going to figure out of the main female lead was actually a robot or not was killing me and making me anxious. The other part that was killing me is the fact that he was falling in love with her, thinking she’s a robot but she wasn’t which is the point of the show but I just wanted them to be in love and happy which again, was not a problem but I actually felt so crushed that she was falling for this dude and couldn’t tell him. So I’m kind of bummed it took me 20 episodes to feel any emotion except for anxiety because I was hooked and loved the show but also I was like WHEN WILL YOI KNOW THE TRUTH AND FALL IN LOVE!!! So that’s my honest opinion though, with the watch, I didn’t want to skip through but also had to for my own sanity. I literally needed spoilers in order to get through this or else I was going to have a panic attack or something. But it kept me out of my seat; so yes, watch it.

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Foi uma delícia assistir esse drama! Nem tenho muito o que dizer, ele é fofo em vários sentidos e nos passa algumas mensagens que, apesar de sutis, são muito bonitas.
O casal é LINDO e tem muuuita química, a gente torce o tempo todo. Esse lance de outras personagens gostarem dos protagonistas e isso atrapalhar é uma coisa que quase nem existe, somos poupados desse clichê. Em vez disso vemos outros conflitos como a quebra da confiança, a capacidade de ver o outro lado, de ouvir, de perdoar, enfim... É muito bacana ver conflitos diferentes dos costumeiros.
Não é por nada que Yoo Seung Ho é um dos meus cinco k-actors preferidos. Eu tenho estado de olho nele tem um bom tempo, e acertei demais! A cada drama que vejo ele se supera na atuação, tem um carisma imenso e um dos sorrisos mais lindos que me recordo de ter visto. A gente se derrete com as cenas cutes entre ele e a Ji Ah/Aji 3.
Esta é uma atuação mais leve se comparada com Remember War of the Son, outro drama espetacular com o ator. Logicamente, já que este citado também possuí uma trama mais tensa e pesada. E é assim que notamos o quanto o Seung Ho é um ator versátil, super familiarizado com um drama forte, ou comédia, romance, cenas fofas, enfim, só me apaixonei mais ainda. Espero que daqui pra frente ele seja vários outros protagonistas.
Mas, voltando ao dorama, só tenho elogios. A trama é leve e envolvente, as outras personagens são cativantes, é fácil de assistir e difícil de desapegar kkkkkkk.
E GENTE, rola um beijo lindíssimo entre o casal principal, que meu Deus! Por mais beijos bem encenados assim em outros dramas, por favor, Coreia do Sul. Ai, deu vontade de beijar o Seung Ho, sério, bateu invejinha da atriz kkkkkkk. Por sinal, a bichinha arrasou no papel também, não tenho nada de ruim pra falar dela, é tão linda e fofa. Os dois juntos é uma overdose de fofura kkkkkk.
Achei maravilhoso e super recomendo, especialmente pra quem gosta do gênero.

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A good series, with great actors, if we accept the insane plot ＼_(^◇^)_／

I saw this series several years ago and I didn't remember it very well. So I decided to give it a 2nd chance (ｏ・_・)

The plot is obviously insane, not credible at all:
The ML, a very rich CEO, is totally isolated because he suffers from a severe allergy to human contact. He tests a humanoid robot with AI, before investing in the laboratory that created it. The robot breaks down, and, in order not to lose the funding, the principal researcher asks his ex-girlfriend (the FL, who had served as a model for the robot) to take the robot's place.
The ML will gradually come out of his shell, cure his allergy, fall in love with the FL, fight against the villains within his social circle, etc.

The beginning is quite slow. Some characters are annoying.
But little by little, the viewers let themselves be hooked by the story, thanks to the talent of the actors.

PROS:
+ The CL is very very cute and shows great chemistry.
The 2 leads played difficult roles very well: a sick man and almost hermit during 15 years for the ML, and a humanoid robot & a young inventor for the FL.
+ Team Santa Maria is endearing.
+ the 2dary characters are well developed.
+ Good balance of emotion, romance, humor.

CONS:
- Implausible and very “dramaland” storyline

=> A good series, only for entertainment, for the performance of two great actors.
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J'avais vu cette série il y a plusieurs années et je n'en gardais pas un souvenir extraordinaire. J'ai donc décidé de lui donner une 2nde chance (ｏ・_・)

Le plot est évident insensé, pas crédible du tout :
Un ML, CEO très riche mais très isolé car il souffre d'une sévère allergie au contact humain, teste un robot humanoïde avec IA, avant d'investir dans le financement du laboratoire qui l'a créé. Le robot tombe en panne, et, pour ne pas perdre le financement, le chercheur principal demande à son ex petite amie (la FL, qui avait servi de modèle) de prendre la place du robot.
Le ML va peu à peu sortir de sa coquille, guérir de son allergie, tomber amoureux de la FL, lutter contre les villains au sein de son entourage, etc.

Le début est assez lent. Certains personnages sont agaçants.
Mais peu à peu, on se laisse accrocher par l'histoire, le talent des acteurs.

PROS:
+ Le CL est très très cute et montre une belle alchimie.
Les 2 leads ont très bien incarné des rôles difficiles : un homme malade et quasi ermite depuis 15 ans pour le ML, et un robot humanoïde & une jeune inventrice pour la FL.
+ Team Santa Maria attachante.
+ les personnages 2daires sont bien développés.
+ Bon équilibre d'émotion, de romance, d'humour.

CONS:
- Storyline invraisemblable et très "dramaland"

=> Une bonne série, avec de great actors, si on accepte le plot insensé ＼_(^◇^)_／

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I would definitely recommend it to those who doubt about the crazy plot. The plot may sound weird to some, but when you watch it, you will feel butterflies on your stomach and you can’t contain the excitement, also, you will feel mixed emotions. (Unless if light, fluffy, romantic drama is not your cup of tea)

When you look at the title, you seem to know already the main plot of the drama where you pretend to be a robot and then one day, it will be discovered soon and then there will be trust issues, yada yada yada. Since I watched these kinds of dramas, I already know that, but I loved the execution of the story line and the acting. I like how the plot is simple yet interesting. Started simple, ended simple. Some people think that simple is boring, but in this drama, I don’t think so. I smiled, cried, and laughed while watching this. Though the drama still had unexplained things, it ended well, the pacing is good, and I like it.

The cast. Oh my gosh. I love the cast and their characters. Jo Ji A and Kim Min Kyu are great characters and their relationship is so beautiful. The characters and the romance make the drama more interesting to watch. Everyone did an amazing job.

Music is great, of course. I'm replaying the OST LOL! I’m not basically a re-watcher unless if the drama is really, really memorable but I would re-watch the comedy and romantic scenes.
Overall, decent drama. Not memorable for me but I would, again, really recommend it to those who haven’t watched yet.

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Don't miss it out, Bae!! <3

After so long, watching a drama, I feel so empty in my heart. Literally, it’s the best kdrama I have watched so far! A mixed emotion engulfed me while watching it. I was very upset imagining Min Kyu's situation that how could a person live without anyone? His and Ji Ah first two meeting was hilarious! Their kiss in the rain, kitchen counter gave me butterflies. Again, when Min Kyu got to know that she is President Jo, that scene made my heart twisted in a painful way. Oh yeah - the best part of the drama, this is when we kiss! The ending was just purr-fect! I'm not into giving reviews but this is really worth watching. Go for it!!

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Before you read my review I would like you to know that I actually took a while to complete this drama. But the reason is mainly that I am way too busy and NOT because the drama is boring or I wanted to drop it. Due to my busy schedule, 30 minutes per episode was SUCH a big help compared to 1 hour per episode as I still am able to watch 1 episode here and there in between when I have my free time.

Ok, now back to the drama review!
Just a few words to describe the entire drama:
- Cute
- Easy
- Soft
- Light-hearted
If any of those words match the kind of drama you are looking for then you can give this drama a green light and give it a try.

What made me so attached to this drama is the loyalty of the characters. Even after going thru bad times their friendship is still there and it even made their friendship stronger. When there is a good time, they celebrate it together. Even though there are corporations scenes but nothing heavy or boring as it's still watchable and bearable.

TBH, I think some part of the drama, the storyline kinda run out of track but not too far away. Overall the drama is still worth a watch since it's a happy ending and everyone found their other half.

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The eyebrow gods have intervened!

The front end of this drama is pretty funny, lots of easy laughs and funny interactions. The back end makes you feel like a bit of an asshole for laughing at some of the things that happened in the first half. The latter probably 10 episodes have far less comedy and far more drama, which is pretty common I've noticed in K-Drama comedies. Sometimes they bring you back to high comedy at the end, this one kind of brings you back to this sort of fragile mild comedy, which sort of mirrors the kind of fragile new beginnings state of all the character's lives toward the end.

The script itself wasn't mind blowingly impressive, but it did the job well enough. The acting was pretty solid from most characters, though some of the side characters had pretty weak story arcs to work with. OMG the American/English speaking acting was horrible. Like ok....toward the end there's this one scene with this big sort of grey haired, stocky, Richard Branson looking bad guy and he opens the crate to see the robot isn't in it and he screams "WHAT THE HELL" and throws his body backward in shock....but his dead eyes stay 100% dead no expression or emotion....not like in a cool way but in sort of a "braindead but my body is moving" way. It was the hardest scene to watch and the MFers play that thing TWICE....so much cringe. The English speaking (non-Korean) actors were all pretty much like that. It ends up really highlighting how Koreans in dramas act with their eyes masterfully. Even the tiniest Korean part in a Kdrama has such huge emotion poured into it....but not in an over-acted sort of way, more like in a way that's multi-dimensional and feels relevant to real life.

The two lead actors are super cute and fun to watch together. The lead male actor impressively has his eyebrows under control in this drama. He seems to have extreme OMFG THERES A HAMSTER ON YOUR FACE level eyebrows in a lot of the dramas he's in. So it was nice to be able to focus more on his beautiful eyes and less on the bushy caterpillars dancing around his forehead. The lead female actress is super pretty and does well with emotions and comedy even though they've written her part like every boring K-drama female trope...she definitely did a lot with what they gave her to work with.

Overall, there's no reason to rewatch this drama, it was definitely worth an initial watch though. I skipped over it several times cause it sounded so boring, but it ended up being plenty entertaining and I never felt like "omg another 10 episodes to go".

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I was reluctant to watch this drama at first because I knew from the story that it was bound to get complicated. It kind of felt like the film "Her" mixed with Kill Me, Heal Me, and Big Hero 6, but glad it was different. Nice to see decent character progression. This show had several hilarious scenes and ones that rip your heart out from the betrayal on both sides. I was really annoyed by the medical information, especially in the first few minutes... smh. There were also some just coincidental ridiculous scenes which I understand were supposed to be funny and put pressure on the characters, but I felt like they should have changed those to something a bit more believable or simply less gross. One final thing that always annoys me is Korean people speaking English, or English-speakers not talking normally/too slowly. I usually just skip those parts if I can help it, but they often ruin dramas for me. The only actor who executed this well was Kim Min-Kyu, and to be honest he was probably the actor I kept watching for throughout. Overall, I thought this show was pretty good from start to finish.

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É um bocadinho creepy o facto de isto quase ser a realidade…

Já não estava habituada a isto!

Mais uma vez, um daqueles kdramas com 32 episódios que na verdade são 16 divididos ao meio porque acham que as pessoas vão gostar de episódios mais curtos… Queria ter terminado ainda em Janeiro e não consegui! Mas acabei, é o que interessa.

O plot é meio cliché, com muitos momentos creepy. Não conhecia praticamente nenhum ator (só o doutor Baek, o CEO e alguns dos mais velhos) e, surpreendentemente, as personagens principais até tinham alguma química. Algumas coisas ficaram por responder mas o final foi bom.

Dei conta que tenho pavor a robôs e o quanto eles vão influenciar a nossa vida daqui em diante.

Conclusão: não foi dos melhores que vi mas também não foi dos piores. Para um kdrama de 2017, está ótimo. Senti falta daquele típico editing coreano, mas as coisas evoluem e querer que tudo fique igual é só um pensamento.

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