Are You Human Too? Must-see Korean TV dramas out this month
If you’re a fan of Korean cinema, why haven’t you jumped on the K-Drama train yet? There’s a whole host to look forward to this month for veteran and new fans of Korean TV, with most available on Netflix and other major platforms. So switch on those subtitles and prepare for some genre-bending delights.
Are You Human Too?
Original June 2018 KBS2 premiere confirmed. Current streaming on Viki, Kocowa, Prime Video, and select Netflix regions as of 2026. IMDb rating 7.9/10 from 103k+ votes.
Coming out in early June, this sci-fi drama is about an heir to a Korean conglomerate who falls into a coma and his mother replaces him with an identical android version. Chaos ensues when the android starts to develop human feelings.
Legacy and Cultural Impact
Nearly a decade after its original run, the series still lands on 2025-2026 AI and robot K-drama roundups. Viewers continue to cite its mix of corporate intrigue and android emotion as a benchmark for the subgenre. The IMDb rating has held steady with more than 100k votes, keeping the title visible in algorithm-driven recommendations and fan-curated lists alike.
Cast Highlights and Performances
Seo Kang-joon plays both the human heir and the android, shifting between entitled corporate scion and wide-eyed creation without relying on heavy prosthetics or voice modulation. Gong Seung-yeon portrays the MMA fighter turned bodyguard love interest, grounding the romantic subplot in physicality and quiet protectiveness. Their chemistry anchors the tonal shifts between thriller and romance, a balance that helped the series stand out in 2018 and still drives rewatches today.
Similar Sci-Fi K-Dramas to Watch Next
Viewers looking for more robot and AI stories often move on to I Am Not a Robot and Borg Mom, two titles that also explore identity and attachment through mechanical protagonists. For broader Netflix sci-fi options, The Silent Sea surfaces in many related lists, trading android emotion for lunar survival and corporate conspiracy. Together these shows form an informal curriculum for anyone tracing the evolution of Korean speculative drama.
Themes of Humanity and AI
The plot centers on the android gaining human feelings amid corporate intrigue, forcing characters and viewers to question what separates programmed response from genuine empathy. The series blends romance, mystery, and sci-fi without letting any single element dominate, which keeps the philosophical questions accessible rather than didactic. Discussions around the show frequently return to the tension between corporate control and personal autonomy, a thread that resonates beyond the android premise itself.
Whether you are revisiting the series or discovering it for the first time, the story rewards attention to small behavioral shifts that mark the android’s growing sense of self. The performances and platform availability make it easy to slot into a weekend binge, while the questions it raises about identity linger long after the final episode.
