Baby Woo‑ju sparks AI rumours in new K-drama Our Universe, but fans bring receipts to prove the toddler is the real MVP!

Since Bae In-hyuk and Roh Jeong-eui’s new K-drama Our Universe premiered on February 4, 2026, the internet has been going absolutely wild over baby Woo‑ju. Clips of his scenes quickly went viral on X and Reddit, with some fans seriously asking if he’s AI-generated because his reactions are just that perfect. On threads discussing the first two episodes, users have been debating, “How did the creators get away with this?” Many are now sharing the baby’s “too-good-to-be-true” expressions and calling on the makers to address the AI rumours. So, is the baby not real? Let's explore.




Our Universe is a heartwarming new South Korean rom-com and coming-of-age drama airing on tvN every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:40 p.m. KST. The series follows two very different in-laws, Seon Tae‑hyung and Woo Hyun‑jin, who suddenly find themselves raising their 20-month-old nephew, Woo‑ju, after a tragic accident turns their lives upside down. Baby Woo‑ju’s adorable antics steal every scene, but he’s more than just cute eye candy. He’s the emotional glue that brings these two clashing adults together and drives their unexpected bond.

Because Woo‑ju is such a central character, the recent allegations of AI have sparked even more concern among fans.




Speculation on social media has been fueled by how expressive and seemingly well-timed the toddler’s reactions are in clips circulating on X and Reddit. A Reddit thread about episodes 1 and 2 even joked about possible AI use, reflecting viewers’ disbelief at such nuanced expressions, especially from a line-free toddler. While some think the expressions are AI-generated, others have gone as far as questioning whether the baby is real at all.