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The Sum of all parts are not working, though I love the Female Lead
Subjective Gut Rating: 7.75
This review will be a little different format that my normal ‘structured’ one coz I just need to verbalize my thoughts.
You know there are dramas where you rate it higher or lower because you like or dislike a particular character or actor? “Our Sticky Love” is that kind of drama and it’s disappointing because I really want to like it as a whole. It started out well with an interesting female lead and the handsome and adorable Jung Hae In. But as the drama progresses, I can’t help but start to feel like there are elements I like, but they all don’t quite fit well to make the whole drama enjoyable.
Ha Young plays the female lead, Ko Eun Sae. I wasn’t sure how I felt about her in the beginning because I am not a fan of over-the-top characters, and comedies could be a hit-or-miss for me. But after an episode or two, I warmed up to it and eventually felt that Ko Eun Sae is the BEST part of the drama. She’s fun and outgoing, but sweet and caring. She’s playful and sarcastic but super smart. I like that she has amnesia, yet her intelligence continues to shine throughout the drama. She’s a prosecutor, so you know she is smart and she has the guts. That part of her personality stays true whether she remembers her past or not, or whether she knows the whole truth or not. Her instinct is spot on. And I love that so much in a female character. Ha Young did a fabulous job playing this role and she’s so pretty. I know she got into some ‘hot water’ these days because of her family and humble bragging, but I am glad she’s able to shine as a fun female lead here.
On the other hand, my sweet sweet Jung Hae In’s character did not live up to the expectation. I love a cute and dorky male lead as much as the next romance lover, but the character being a combo of a former gangster and a naive 34-year old in love doesn't work well for me. First of all, I do not believe a 34-year old gangster, even though has not been in a relationship, is really that naive. Seriously? He’s a gangster and has seen all the ugliness and dirt in the world, I am sure that includes women and nasty relationships. He can’t be that innocent. Additionally, the gangster persona is a little lackluster. Aside from the amazing action scenes (which are done really well), I was looking forward to a more mean and stern D.P.-like character in Jang Tae Ha. Unfortunately, the gangster part is a little bland and not the fierce D.P-like character I was looking for. As much as I love Jung Hae In, this is not a good role for him. I even like his role in “Love Next Door” more than this puppy gangster. Maybe Jung Hae In needs to retire from being a rom-com lead but an action hero with slight romance.
I wouldn’t say the leads have no chemistry. It just might not be excellent chemistry. I do love the cute and adorable scenes regardless of how I feel Jang Tae Ha as a character. Are the romantic gestures cute and romantic? Definitely. Is the intentional teasing from Eun Sae fun? Absolutely. These are the elements I love only if taken out of context.
The plot itself is quite cliche. You sort of know how the amnesia plot is going to play out. So in a way, this could be a comfort watch. The whole corruption investigation started out interesting, but fizzles out and becomes an afterthought. The ending twist is interesting but I felt that if it was explored sooner, that adds another layer to the plot. The background story of Jang Tae Ha’s family and parents could be interesting as well. But we found out too late for us to do anything with it. Instead, we spent time on the rural ahjummas. They are a fun group too, but I am not sure if the boxer teenager or the spirited ahjumma add much to the general plot. Oh, and I love the surprise of the guest role, Kaito. Gosh, I forgot how handsome he is and now I want to go watch more of his dramas (don’t want to spoil it for you coz I wasn’t aware he’s in the drama). Kaito doesn’t really add a lot to the plot, but I do want to see this actor more for his face card LOL
To end on a positive note, I love the found family trope. It’s especially nice because both leads did not grow up with their birth parents. Seeing them finding home and family in Taffy Village is lovely. Tae Ha has his grandma and aunt, and also coach and his wife (they are like godparents). The SES ahjummas could be a little bit annoying (I’ve seen worse ahjummas) but they do bring a lot of fun to the drama. They are the family that FL needs before she builds her own. Their song and dance in the last episode was hilarious!
Is “Our Sticky Love” horrible? Not at all. It was a quick and easy binge. I love Ko Eun Sae as the fun female lead. I love the found family. I love all the action scenes. But there are also other areas that annoy me. I am especially disappointed that I don’t love Jung Hae In’s character here and that is a personal disappointment. Flashes of adorableness don’t cut it off and I can’t shut down my brain to just enjoy his cuteness.
Drama Completed: 8/15/2026 Review #712
This review will be a little different format that my normal ‘structured’ one coz I just need to verbalize my thoughts.
You know there are dramas where you rate it higher or lower because you like or dislike a particular character or actor? “Our Sticky Love” is that kind of drama and it’s disappointing because I really want to like it as a whole. It started out well with an interesting female lead and the handsome and adorable Jung Hae In. But as the drama progresses, I can’t help but start to feel like there are elements I like, but they all don’t quite fit well to make the whole drama enjoyable.
Ha Young plays the female lead, Ko Eun Sae. I wasn’t sure how I felt about her in the beginning because I am not a fan of over-the-top characters, and comedies could be a hit-or-miss for me. But after an episode or two, I warmed up to it and eventually felt that Ko Eun Sae is the BEST part of the drama. She’s fun and outgoing, but sweet and caring. She’s playful and sarcastic but super smart. I like that she has amnesia, yet her intelligence continues to shine throughout the drama. She’s a prosecutor, so you know she is smart and she has the guts. That part of her personality stays true whether she remembers her past or not, or whether she knows the whole truth or not. Her instinct is spot on. And I love that so much in a female character. Ha Young did a fabulous job playing this role and she’s so pretty. I know she got into some ‘hot water’ these days because of her family and humble bragging, but I am glad she’s able to shine as a fun female lead here.
On the other hand, my sweet sweet Jung Hae In’s character did not live up to the expectation. I love a cute and dorky male lead as much as the next romance lover, but the character being a combo of a former gangster and a naive 34-year old in love doesn't work well for me. First of all, I do not believe a 34-year old gangster, even though has not been in a relationship, is really that naive. Seriously? He’s a gangster and has seen all the ugliness and dirt in the world, I am sure that includes women and nasty relationships. He can’t be that innocent. Additionally, the gangster persona is a little lackluster. Aside from the amazing action scenes (which are done really well), I was looking forward to a more mean and stern D.P.-like character in Jang Tae Ha. Unfortunately, the gangster part is a little bland and not the fierce D.P-like character I was looking for. As much as I love Jung Hae In, this is not a good role for him. I even like his role in “Love Next Door” more than this puppy gangster. Maybe Jung Hae In needs to retire from being a rom-com lead but an action hero with slight romance.
I wouldn’t say the leads have no chemistry. It just might not be excellent chemistry. I do love the cute and adorable scenes regardless of how I feel Jang Tae Ha as a character. Are the romantic gestures cute and romantic? Definitely. Is the intentional teasing from Eun Sae fun? Absolutely. These are the elements I love only if taken out of context.
The plot itself is quite cliche. You sort of know how the amnesia plot is going to play out. So in a way, this could be a comfort watch. The whole corruption investigation started out interesting, but fizzles out and becomes an afterthought. The ending twist is interesting but I felt that if it was explored sooner, that adds another layer to the plot. The background story of Jang Tae Ha’s family and parents could be interesting as well. But we found out too late for us to do anything with it. Instead, we spent time on the rural ahjummas. They are a fun group too, but I am not sure if the boxer teenager or the spirited ahjumma add much to the general plot. Oh, and I love the surprise of the guest role, Kaito. Gosh, I forgot how handsome he is and now I want to go watch more of his dramas (don’t want to spoil it for you coz I wasn’t aware he’s in the drama). Kaito doesn’t really add a lot to the plot, but I do want to see this actor more for his face card LOL
To end on a positive note, I love the found family trope. It’s especially nice because both leads did not grow up with their birth parents. Seeing them finding home and family in Taffy Village is lovely. Tae Ha has his grandma and aunt, and also coach and his wife (they are like godparents). The SES ahjummas could be a little bit annoying (I’ve seen worse ahjummas) but they do bring a lot of fun to the drama. They are the family that FL needs before she builds her own. Their song and dance in the last episode was hilarious!
Is “Our Sticky Love” horrible? Not at all. It was a quick and easy binge. I love Ko Eun Sae as the fun female lead. I love the found family. I love all the action scenes. But there are also other areas that annoy me. I am especially disappointed that I don’t love Jung Hae In’s character here and that is a personal disappointment. Flashes of adorableness don’t cut it off and I can’t shut down my brain to just enjoy his cuteness.
Drama Completed: 8/15/2026 Review #712
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