Our Sticky Love

A generic rom-com that doesn't go anywhere

A generic romance comedy, with a little bit of action, lack of suspense and weak narrative. Honestly, the series is poorly written. The premise is good but it's so inconsistent. Let's not even get into whether it's realistic or not; it's simply not believable. The characters are poorly written, even for a rom-com, with an abundance of illogical inconsistencies.

The pacing is horribly slow and more than half of the time, there's just nothing going on. The chemistry lacks between the leads and a missing sense of excitement to see them on the screen. One of the biggest problems here is that there is no central conflict in the story that’s worth caring about. There is no such intrigue that a villain usually brings to the story. But that’s not the biggest thing to worry about, because the leads are nothing extraordinary themselves. Here every plotline moves simultaneously, so there is no starting point to follow. It’s not convoluted, thankfully, but it’s not easy on the eye either.

The performances were not great. None of the characters are written effectively and the story doesn't support their growth either. The FL was better, however the chemistry felt forced. The supporting were just an addition that were totally forgettable. There were so many loose ends in the narrative, that it genuinely is laughable. Technically, the show has great aesthetics and decent background score, but it couldn't save the chaotic story of 'Our Sticky Love'.

My take - There are dozens of good rom-coms with a plot, go revisit them again instead of this.


My Rating : 5/10

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JUST WATCH IT !!

I watched this show before the Korean media and public threw a tantrum. The series was good and enjoyable overall, but it could have been shorter. I understand why they made 12 episodes, but I found myself fast-forwarding through some predictable scenes. However, the funny rom-com moments and the fight scenes were great!My main issue is with the Female Lead (FL). At first, she was portrayed as a strong woman with memory loss. But after she regained her memory, her character became invisible. This felt off and was a missed opportunity.Also, my two cents about the FL being cancelled: it is a huge missed opportunity for the entertainment world! She is a talented actress, and throwing her away like this is just a waste. Still, it is a good show that is worth watching.

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The only thing that STUCK was my disappointment ?

The plot was interesting enough. Then why was it not executed well?

Well, here I am with another review about how disappointed I am with the plotline and, honestly, much more.

Even though the plot was cliché, it could have turned out really well if the characters had been written better. Instead, everything felt far too convenient. And then, suddenly, WOW, they get their happy ending. What else could you possibly want?

The chemistry was practically nonexistent. I’m not even kidding. The FML was trying so hard, while our ML seemed to feel absolutely nothing. My biggest complaint, however, lies with the ML because you had ONE job.

You’re supposed to be dangerous. Scary. The kind of man who is feared by everyone but becomes vulnerable only around the people he loves. And yet, when the person you supposedly love runs away from the very thing that was meant to keep her safe, after you’ve literally taken multiple stabs and punches to make that happen, you just... let it go?

How?

Someone with his supposed emotional attachment and personality would have lost it. At the very least, I expected anger, desperation, frustration, something that would show that her actions actually affected him. Instead, he just accepts everything so calmly. There’s no doubt that he loves her. As a viewer, I can imagine what he must have been feeling in those moments.

Unfortunately, what I imagined remained just that: my imagination. I didn’t actually get to see those emotions translate onto the screen. And that’s a problem when the entire relationship is supposed to be built around how deeply he feels for her.

Another major complaint I have is about the FML.
You’d expect much bigger reactions from someone who was tortured, turned, and put through everything she went through. For someone whose fingerprints were literally burnt to a crisp, she seemed suspiciously okay and strong. And I’m not saying she needed to be completely broken or helpless, but I needed to see the impact of what happened to her.

There was so much potential for this to actually shape her character. Trauma, fear, anger, hesitation, even small changes in the way she interacted with people would have made sense. Instead, she seemed to bounce back far too easily, which made the whole ordeal feel strangely weightless.

And that’s probably what frustrated me the most. The story gives these characters experiences that should fundamentally affect them, but then doesn’t let those experiences actually affect their behaviour enough.

The plot twist was good, even though I'd called it two episodes ago. It was good enough to keep me engaged, I'd say.

But I have seen better i guess. I would have been appreciative if they showed if Jang Tae Ha picked up boxing again after that (Tho the show does hint so).

But I guess it is what it is. This is probably the most frustrating kind of disappointment. Not when a show is terrible from the beginning, but when you can see the version of it that could have been so much better.

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The Romance Was Cute, but the Story Ran Out of Steam

# Review

The start was really strong and addictive, and I’m pretty sure this drama would have worked much better if they had kept it to 8 episodes instead of stretching it to 12.

The chemistry between Tae Ha and Eun Sae was really cute, and their relationship was probably the main reason I kept watching. But once it became clear that they loved each other, their relationship basically stopped developing. There was no more tension, uncertainty, or anything new that could keep me invested in them as a couple.

From that point on, the story started to drag. Watching Tae Ha trying to get out of the gangster world while Eun Sae slowly got her life back just wasn’t interesting enough to carry several more episodes. Those parts felt repetitive and much slower compared to the strong beginning.

It had a really promising setup and a couple I genuinely liked, but the story simply didn’t have enough material for 12 episodes. As a shorter 8-episode drama, I think it could have been much tighter, more engaging, and overall much better.

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From Gangster Trouble to a Heartwarming Romance

Our Sticky Love may not be a drama with major twists or a revolutionary storyline, but that is precisely where its charm lies. Honestly, from the beginning, I never expected this drama to feel like a serious crime drama, even though it has a criminal backdrop. As a rom-com, I actually expected it to have plenty of jokes and entertaining moments. However, I felt that the humor in the early episodes was somewhat lacking. It was only toward the final episodes that I found the comedy more effective and genuinely funny.

Jung Hae-in and Ha Young truly brought their characters to life. Every glance, small touch, and piece of dialogue between them felt natural and sincere. Their chemistry is one of the drama’s biggest strengths and makes their relationship enjoyable to watch.

The village ladies and Tae-ha’s grandmother are also the heart and soul of this drama. They bring plenty of laughter and warmth, which help balance out the darker side of the crime storyline.

The depiction of Candy Village, with its beautiful and cozy atmosphere, is also visually soothing. The simple countryside setting makes the drama feel comfortable and relaxing to watch. The background music also complements the atmosphere well, although I don’t think there was any particularly iconic or memorable soundtrack.

I was somewhat frustrated with Dr. An’s character. At the beginning, as a psychiatrist, I felt that he was too foolish and naive when it came to understanding the situation. He didn’t really understand what his partner wanted and sometimes acted recklessly without considering the patient’s guardian’s consent. Thankfully, as the story progressed, his character developed and he was no longer portrayed as being quite that foolish.

In the middle of the drama, there were several episodes where the pacing felt rather slow. I became a little bored and found myself wanting the story to move on to the main conflict. Fortunately, the final episodes made up for it with a fairly satisfying climax.

Overall, I don’t think Our Sticky Love is a drama filled with iconic scenes or moments that would make me want to immediately rewatch it. However, it is still an enjoyable drama to watch. The story is light, the chemistry between the leads is fun to watch, the comedy becomes more entertaining toward the end, and the warm village setting adds a comforting atmosphere. It may not be a drama that will stay with me for a long time, but it is still a pleasant and enjoyable watch.

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cute romance kdrama

I enjoyed this drama. I’ve been seeing it around and I did want to pick it up, but whatever reason I didn’t watch it live however I did binge it within a few days ..

Overall, the drama was really good and I thought it was quite well paced. I will say by the end of the drama I was getting a bit annoyed by Go Eun-sae’s laugh I felt like it came across quite superficial and fake by the end it was cute to start with but maybe it needed a bit more depth..

I thought it was such a shame the way his dad obviously had issues and the way he found out who his dad was was just so K-trauma I was waiting for that inevitable white truck moment to be honest with that relationship.. I really liked Grandma. I like the actress in anything I watch and I was so so worried that she was gonna have another hometown cha-cha-cha moment thank goodnesssssss she got a happy ever after because I don’t think I could’ve handled if anything had happened to her!

I know that dad was a bad guy, but at the same time, I don’t know whether I would’ve liked him to be the bad guy in prison that got to know his son you know? But I didn’t think there was anything wrong with the storyline personally.

Loved the drama would recommend.

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This Rating is Based on Pure Entertainment Value

While I was excited when the trailer was released, I did not expect to enjoy the drama this much. Contrary to a lot of the reviews, there was not a boring moment for me in the drama. While this is far from perfect, it is definitely an all-round entertainer in my humble opinion.

STORY
The weakest aspect of the drama for sure. Though the emotional, romantic and comedic moments shine the tone of the plot lacks consistency. As some comments have pointed out, the drama tries to be a lot of things at once. While this was not a problem for me I can see why some people might appreciate more consistency. However, the pacing was good without unnecessary drama for the sake of it.

Bonus point for the action sequences (expect quite a lot of them), so well edited and choreographed, and Jung Haein was brilliant in them.

ACTING/CAST
The cast really carried the drama. No matter how silly, unrealistic, cringe or cartoonish a plot point was the actors really gave life to the characters and made whatever was happening that much more believable. Ha Young's acting is slightly wobbly sometimes, she delivers emotional and comedic scenes really well but needs some improvement in other areas. But I loved seeing her as a leading lady and the naturalness of the chemistry between her and Jung Haein was a definite highlight. Must mention Heo Sungtae as Baek Sanggil was stellar. His delivery gave much needed depth to what could have been flat villain character.

Bonus points for the character dynamic between the two main leads. It has been a while since I have watched the calm and quiet guy with the bright and bubbly girl. Jang Taeha's love towards Go Eunsae is shown in actions and gestures rather than spoken out loud and he is a man of few words, but he's not a grumpy silent type of character. Go Eunsae contrasts that beautifully, she loves loudly and unapologetically and it is refreshing to see a female lead like that, reminiscent of Im Sol from Lovely Runner for me.

If the negative reviews are holding you back but you love a good campy Kdrama I suggest you give this one try. It is definitely worth a shot, can always drop it if you are not entertained ;)

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A Slow Start That Grew on Me.

Usually, a drama starts with an interesting opening that gives you an idea of what you’re about to watch. With Our Sticky Love, everything started happening right away, so at first I wasn’t really sure what to expect.
In the beginning, I didn’t feel much chemistry between the leads, and I wasn’t very invested in the story. I mainly continued watching because of Jung Hae-in and the cast. However, as the story progressed, it became much more interesting. I also really liked seeing the characters’ backstories. It gives you a better understanding of how they lived, what they went through, and why they became the people they are.
The chemistry between the leads grew naturally, and I especially liked the character development after the memory loss. She learned from her experiences and became someone who appreciated life more.
I was worried that 12 episodes might have some boring scenes, but surprisingly, the pacing was great. The acting was also one of my favorite parts, especially the facial expressions. You could easily understand what the characters were feeling without them saying much.
Overall, it started slowly for me, but it definitely grew on me. I’m glad I kept watching.

Rating: 8.5/10

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