My Absolute Boyfriend
My Absolute Boyfriend

My Absolute Boyfriend

2019TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

A woman works as a special makeup artist. Because her heart was broken in the past, she finds it hard to love again and has a cold heart full of sadness. She unexpectedly falls in love with a humanoid robot programmed to be the perfect boyfriend and all the while a top star is competing for her affections as well.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: N/AGenres: Romance, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Drama

Plot Summary

This South Korean romantic comedy tells the story of Da-da, a special effects makeup artist, who dreams of true love but has been hurt by past relationships. She accidentally receives a humanoid robot, Young-gu, designed to be the perfect boyfriend. Young-gu is programmed to be unconditionally devoted and learns about human emotions through his interactions with Da-da, leading to a complex and often humorous exploration of love, technology, and what it means to be human. Their relationship becomes complicated when Da-da's childhood crush, a famous actor, re-enters her life.

Critical Reception

My Absolute Boyfriend received a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its unique premise and the chemistry between the leads, some critics found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Audiences generally enjoyed the blend of romance, comedy, and sci-fi elements, with many appreciating the emotional journey of the main characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative concept combining romance with science fiction.
  • The chemistry between the lead actors was a highlight for many viewers.
  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic despite its interesting premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's charming portrayal of an unconventional romance and the endearing performance of the robotic boyfriend. Viewers appreciated the emotional depth and comedic moments, though some wished for more unique plot developments.

Fun Fact

The drama is a remake of a Japanese manga titled 'Absolute Boyfriend' by Yuusei Matsui, which has also been adapted into a Taiwanese drama.

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