Our Sticky Love Review: Why You Need to Watch This Rom-Com (Spoiler-Free)
The Binge Team- August 13, 2026
Jung Hae In is back in a full-blown romantic comedy, and I have completely lost my mind! Our Sticky Love (이런 엿같은 사랑) arrived on Netflix on August 7, 2026, and I was so ridiculously happy about it. Watching this drama felt like getting hit with a warm summer breeze on a hot day. It has all the classic K-drama elements, along with this hilarious, chaotic energy that sucked me in from the very first frame.
After a shocking traffic accident, ambitious prosecutor Go Eun Sae (Ha Young) loses her memory and suddenly finds herself caught up in a dangerous criminal investigation. When Jang Tae Ha (Jung Hae In), a former boxer turned local sports coach, realizes that the case could get her killed, he comes up with the most ridiculous lie on the spot. He tells Eun Sae that he is her boyfriend so he can protect her from the dangerous crime syndicate hunting her down.
The chemistry between the two leads completely pulled me through the rest of the show, and I was hooked. Their relationship is such a fun mix of romance, comedy, and suspense. If you enjoyed Crash Landing on You for its comforting romance and protective lead, or Business Proposal for its hilarious fake-relationship antics, this K-drama should definitely be on your radar.
I had so much fun watching this drama fully commit to the fake-boyfriend trope. And watching Tae Ha desperately try to keep his ridiculous web of lies together while doing everything possible not to fall head over heels for Eun Sae? Television perfection.
Our Sticky Love Episodes 1-10: Recap and Review
For me, the premiere was a huge hit! In Episode 1, we meet Eun Sae, a sharp, determined, and relentless prosecutor who is chasing notorious crime boss Baek Sang Gil (Heo Sung Tae). During a late-night operation, everything quickly spirals out of control. After a wild chase through the rain, Eun Sae gets into an accident and wakes up with no memory of what happened.
When Tae Ha finds her helpless in the hospital, his first reaction is complete panic. He decides right away that he has to protect her and comes up with his ridiculous fake-boyfriend plan. He takes Eun Sae back to his small, close-knit village, which is well known for its traditional taffy shops.
Episodes 2 and 3 threw me straight into full-on cohabitation comedy. It was hilarious watching Eun Sae struggle with her lost memories while somehow keeping all of her razor-sharp prosecutorial instincts. I loved how suspicious she was of Tae Ha from the beginning. She questioned practically everything he said and wasn’t afraid to call him out, while Tae Ha desperately tried to keep his massive web of lies from falling apart.
By Episode 4, their fake relationship starts turning into something much more real and heart-fluttering. Tae Ha’s softer side begins to show, and I was completely gone for it. He remembers her favorite snacks, protects her from the nosy neighbors, and looks at her with the softest, most melt-worthy gaze imaginable.
By Episodes 5 and 6, the village itself started to feel like another character in the story. I burst out laughing as the local residents kept showing up unannounced with side dishes, while Tae Ha and Eun Sae had to put on increasingly exaggerated displays of affection to convince everyone that they were a real couple.
Then, in Episodes 7 and 8, the criminal investigation starts closing in on them, adding a much-needed jolt of suspense to the romance. By Episodes 9 and 10, Tae Ha is still pretending to be Eun Sae’s boyfriend, but this time, he is genuinely trying to protect her from real danger. Watching him struggle to keep up the fake relationship while his feelings for her become more obvious created such a huge emotional buildup heading into the finale.
Our Sticky Love Review: Best Parts and Biggest Flaws
The chemistry between Jung Hae In and Ha Young is just unbelievable! I have officially fallen in love with Tae Ha for the second time. Jung Hae In plays him with the perfect combination of gruff, protective energy, physical charisma, and emotional vulnerability. Whenever he panicked over his fake-boyfriend lie or made some ridiculous mistake around Eun Sae, I was laughing my ass off every single time.
Eun Sae, played by Ha Young, could easily have become too melodramatic or one-dimensional in the wrong hands, but Ha Young brings so much charisma, great comedic timing, and heart to the role. I especially loved how she could make Eun Sae feel sharp and capable while still making her hilarious in all the situations Tae Ha dragged her into.
I also really liked the warmth, humor, and personality the supporting characters brought to the story. Tae Ha’s accomplice, his high school classmate and local neuropsychiatrist An Ki Jun (Lee Jae Won), is basically dragged into his ridiculous plan and becomes an unwilling partner in the whole fake-boyfriend scheme. The “forced at gunpoint (not really)” situation genuinely made me laugh.
The small-town setting also felt like one giant warm hug. The village had such a welcoming and comforting atmosphere that, by the end, I genuinely wanted to pack my bags and move straight to the countryside. Between the nosy neighbors, endless side dishes, and everyone’s obsession with Tae Ha and Eun Sae’s relationship, the village added so much charm to the drama.
That said, I did have a few moments where I found myself rolling my eyes at some of the less convincing writing choices early on. Eun Sae’s survival instincts in Episode 1 were questionable at times, especially for someone as smart and experienced as an elite prosecutor. She occasionally ran straight toward dangerous situations when a safer option seemed pretty obvious.
I also felt that the darker storyline involving Sang Gil and his criminal activities sometimes created a sudden tone shift from the lighthearted village comedy I was enjoying. One minute, I was laughing at Tae Ha and Eun Sae’s ridiculous fake relationship, and the next, the drama would drop me back into a much darker crime storyline. It could feel a little jarring.
Still, these little flaws were easy for me to forgive because the romantic execution was just ridiculously good. The chemistry, humor, and emotional moments between the leads were strong enough to keep me completely invested.
Our Sticky Love Ending Explained: What Happens in Episode 12?
For me, the finale really took the emotions to the next level while still delivering all the big twists and payoffs. In the climactic moments of Episode 11, the escalating crisis, secret revelations, and emotional pain of the season finally boil over, leading into a finale that is both explosive and emotional. As the K-drama builds toward its ending, each character gets a chance to confront the lies they’ve been keeping, all of which played a part in starting this crazy love story in the first place.
Episode 12 didn’t disappoint me as a die-hard rom-com fan. The final episode brings the ongoing crime storyline together with the central love story in a way that feels satisfying, emotional, and well-deserved. After everything Tae Ha and Eun Sae go through, I really wanted their story to get the payoff it deserved and the drama delivered.
What I especially appreciated was that the ending doesn’t leave you with a bunch of dangling threads or unanswered questions. The major storylines are wrapped up neatly, and everything comes together in a way that feels earned. Without giving away every detail, the finale gives this incredible journey the resolution, dramatic payoff, and warm, heartfelt romance it deserves from beginning to end.
✦ Watch This If You Loved
I highly recommend Our Sticky Love if you’re looking for a comfort rom-com filled with fake dating, sweet domestic moments, and laugh-out-loud village shenanigans.
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Drama Info
TitleOur Sticky Love (2026)
Total
Episodes12 (Complete)
Episodes12 (Complete)
Review12 Episodes
CountrySouth Korea
GenreRomance
· Comedy · Mystery
Release DateAug 7th 2026 · Netflix Original
Stream
🎬 Netflix
Main Cast
Ha Young
Go Eun Sae
Jung Hae-in
Jang Tae Ha
MAB Score
7.9/10
Overall Rating
Story
Acting
Cinematography
Rewatch Value — 7.9/10
The amazing chemistry between Jung Hae In and Ha Young makes their scenes together so much fun to watch again.
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