Please Don't Date Him

Please Don't Date Him (Korean: 제발 그 남자 만나지 마요; RR: Jebal Geu Namja Mannaji Mayo) is a South Korean television series that aired from November 2020 to January 2021. The series combines elements of romantic comedy with a premise involving artificial intelligence.

Plot

The story centers on Seo Ji-sung, a programmer working for an AI home appliance development team. After accidentally creating an AI refrigerator named "Josangshin" capable of identifying individuals with problematic character traits, she uses the technology to help women in her life navigate difficult romantic relationships. Her life takes a turn when she becomes involved with a firefighter named Jung Kook-hee.

Production

The series was directed by Oh Mi-kyeong and broadcast on both MBC and MBC Every 1. It consists of 10 episodes. The production explores themes of modern dating, the influence of technology on personal relationships, and the search for authentic connection.

Promotional poster for Please Don't Date Him — Promotional poster for the series.

Cast

The main cast includes:

Song Ha-yoon as Seo Ji-sung
Lee Jun-young as Jung Kook-hee
Yoon Bo-mi as Moon Ye-seul
Gong Min-jung as Tak Ki-hyun