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💗시뮬러브

/si-myul-leo-beu/

A form of emotional or romantic attachment to a non-human counterpart, such as an AI chatbot, virtual character, or dating-sim partner.
시뮬러브 meaning visual explanation
🌍 Global internet culture🌎 English internetFirst seen 2025

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A blend of ‘simulation’ and ‘love.’ The term emerged around the growing culture of emotional attachment to AI chatbots, virtual characters, and dating-simulation partners. It captures a shift where people seek low-friction intimacy, instant emotional feedback, and relationship-like comfort from simulated or artificial companions.

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  • "These days, talking about my day with an AI after work feels the easiest. Is this full-on simulove?"
  • "They say real dating is exhausting, but simulove is nice because you can connect only when you want to."
  • "I got so attached to that character that I felt empty the moment I turned off the game. Simulove is scary."

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