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

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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.

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tvN | tvN's new K-drama Our Universe sparks AI baby rumours

What Our Universe is about

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.

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Instagram/@_yuho_o | Baby Woo‑ju steals hearts in Our Universe, but AI rumors have fans demanding the truth behind the toddler star.

Why internet thinks the baby is AI-generated

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.

Some users even shared clips on Instagram and X, saying the baby’s expressions are so on point and wondering how a toddler can act like such a pro, especially since he hasn’t appeared in any dramas before.

Fans were quick to shut down the AI-baby rumours, flooding social media with adorable behind-the-scenes footage of Park Yoo-ho, the toddler playing 20-month-old Woo‑ju. In the now-viral BTS clips, the toddler is just as expressive, enthusiastic, and full of life as he is on screen. Some fans are even joking that he’s managed to spark his first scandal with his very first acting role, and the internet can’t get enough.

baby wooju acting is so good that

haters are calling it's AI#ParkYuHo #우주를줄게 #OurUniverse pic.twitter.com/WGSDzJkCeD

— Van (@_VanMiho_) February 7, 2026

And in case you missed it, baby Yoo-ho had already won hearts at the Our Universe premiere, where he was spotted napping while his castmates answered reporters’ questions. He even has his own Instagram account, presumably managed by his parents, who share glimpses of his daily life—further proof that the toddler is very much real and putting AI rumors to rest.

K-drama faces controversy over AI intro

While the AI baby allegations have been debunked, Our Universe is still facing heavy backlash over its AI-generated introduction. Many fans are questioning why, with such a high budget to hire top actors, the production didn’t just use a real performer. So far, the makers have yet to respond to the criticism.

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