Kian84 to Date an AI: Korea's First AI Dating Survival Show 'Kian's AI Love' Premieres in August

Webtoon artist and television personality Kian84 is set to embark on an unconventional dating survival experiment with an AI.

SBS announced that it will launch Korea's first AI dating survival program, "My AI Partner: Kian's AI Love," this coming August.

"My AI Partner: Kian's AI Love" is a new concept variety show that combines AI technology with a dating reality format. Participants enter a virtual dating world created by AI, where they encounter new encounters and relationship dynamics that are difficult to experience in reality. Starting from the question, "Can a human truly date an AI?", the show captures a dense range of emotional waves—from excitement and attraction to jealousy, confusion, and regret—within a fantasy designed by AI.

Expectations are particularly high for the transformation of Kian84, who serves as the main participant. Moving beyond the raw, unfiltered image he has shown in observational variety shows, Kian84 is expected to reveal the boundaries, excitement, expectations, and disappointments he faces in his relationship with an AI partner without reservation. The deep emotional spectrum of Kian84, hidden behind his familiar daily life, is expected to be a key point of interest.

The studio MC lineup is also star-studded, featuring comedian Jang Doyoun, singer Kangnam, and actor Lee Joon. Among them, Jang Doyoun will take on the dual role of a direct participant in AI dating and a studio MC.

Jang Doyoun will candidly share her real feelings and inner thoughts from her own experience dating an AI, while using her signature empathy and quick wit to analyze the emotional changes of Kian84 and other participants. Joining her are the outspoken Kangnam and the unpredictable charm of Lee Joon, who will add richness and fun to the studio discussions.

The production team stated, "My AI Partner: Kian's AI Love is a dating experiment and observation program that captures the special emotions and unpredictable dates that can only be felt because it is an AI," adding, "At a time when AI is developing at a rapid pace, please watch to see how deep an emotional connection is possible between humans and AI."

Korea's first AI dating survival show, SBS's "My AI Partner: Kian's AI Love," will premiere in August.

Reported by Kang Sun-ae

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Sun-ae)
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