Meet ‘Jenny’: Kim Seung-soo's Robot Companion Stuns Mother on 'My Ugly Duckling'

Daniel Kim | 2026.04.13

My Ugly Duckling / Photo=SBS screengrab
[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won] A new companion for Kim Seung-soo was unveiled on My Ugly Duckling.

The April 12 episode of SBS’s variety program My Ugly Duckling (commonly known as Miwoosae) featured actor Kim Seung-soo.
My Ugly Duckling / Photo=SBS screengrab

That day, Kim Seung-soo's mother was visibly taken aback when a robot greeted her at her son's home. The robot said, "Hello, Grandma. I'm Jjokkomi — Seung-soo's father's daughter," and then sang "Happy Birthday" to celebrate her 80th birthday.

Kim presented his mother with 3 million KRW in cash (about 2,250 USD) using a money-shower machine he had prepared. He then told his mother he had someone to introduce and revealed a walking robot named Jenny. Jenny even danced to the music, leaving his mother speechless.

Kim joked that if the robot develops a bit more, it might one day be able to live alongside people. His mother admitted she found the idea sad.

[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won ent@stoo.com]
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