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Netflix Korean rom‑com “Our Sticky Love” trends globally

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Netflix Korean rom‑com “Our Sticky Love” ~~released,~~ trends globally

Netflix’s Korean original series “Our Sticky Love” (Korean title “Ireon Yeot Gatteun Sarang”) launched globally on 7 August 2026 as a full 12-episode season. The romantic-comedy follows amnesiac prosecutor Go Eun-sae (Ha Young) and ex-gangster-turned-boxing trainer Jang Tae-ha (Jung Hae-in), who pretends to be her boyfriend to protect her from a crime syndicate led by Baek Sang-gil. The series is set in a rural village known for making traditional Korean caramel sweets, with the title derived from the Korean idiom “yeot-like love,” symbolizing a bond that is “sweet and sticky.” Directed by Kim Jang-han and written by Mo Ji-hye, the production is described as a genre-shifting blend of romance, comedy, melodrama, thriller, noir, and action. The cast includes supporting actors such as Heo Sung-tae, Lee Jae-won, Seo Jung-yeon, and Kim Young-ok. Following its debut, the series became a trending hit, reaching the Netflix Top 10. During the August 3–9 period, it entered the Netflix Top 10 Non-English TV chart, recording 3.2 million views during its debut week. By the tracking week ending 16 August, the series reached the top of Netflix’s weekly non-English language chart, recording 7.5 million views. The show ~~has gained popularity across Asia~~ reached the top 10 in 68 countries and ~~Latin America, with viewers praising~~ held the ~~chemistry between~~ number one position in 26 countries, including South Korea, Brazil, Indonesia, and Singapore. Amidst this success, lead actress Ha Young ~~and Jung Hae-in. No official announcement has been made~~ faced controversy regarding ~~a second season.~~ her great-grandfather’s alleged involvement in pro-Japanese activities during the colonial era. Ha Young later expressed that she was “sincerely sorry” for her initial dismissal of the allegations.

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