"Thought It Was a Joke at First"... Cast Members' Honest Thoughts on 'Our Sticky Love' Title

The cast of the Netflix series 'Our Sticky Love' shared their thoughts on its provocative title.

On the morning of August 5, a press conference for the new Netflix series 'Our Sticky Love' (created by writer Mo Ji-hye and directed by Kim Jang-han) was held at Hotel Naru Seoul Mgallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Director Kim Jang-han, along with actors Jung Hae-in, Ha-young, and Heo Sung-tae, attended the event to share various stories about the production.

'Our Sticky Love' is a romantic comedy depicting the heart-fluttering cohabitation between Ko Eun-sae (played by Ha-young), an elite prosecutor suffering from amnesia, and Jang Tae-ha (played by Jung Hae-in), a boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend. The project brings together director Kim Jang-han, who received acclaim for his sensory direction in 'Do You Like Brahms?' and 'My Demon', and writer Mo Ji-hye of 'You Raise Me Up'.

Regarding the provocative title of the production, Jung Hae-in said, "When I first heard it, I felt it was striking, but I interpreted it as a work with a sweet and sticky charm, much like traditional Korean 'yeot' candy." He added, "What was most attractive was that the narrative between Tae-ha and Eun-sae was so great, and the more I read the script, the more I looked forward to the next episode. The narrative shifting from a rom-com to melodrama, thriller, noir, and action made it impossible to put the script down," expressing his strong affection for the project.

Jung Hae-in passionately plays 'Jang Tae-ha', a self-proclaimed boyfriend of Ko Eun-sae and a somewhat suspicious boxing coach. Living like a soulless machine within the organization he belongs to, Jang Tae-ha decides to leave the organization to reclaim his life. While performing his final mission at a destination, he encounters his fateful first love, Ko Eun-sae, and begins a life-risking lie.

Ha-young took on the role of 'Ko Eun-sae', an elite prosecutor suffering from amnesia. Before losing her memory, her name was 'Ko Ji-won'. While tracking down a violent gang to seize an opportunity for success, she gets caught up in an unexpected accident. Waking up in an unfamiliar rural hospital having lost all her memories, Ko Eun-sae follows Jang Tae-ha, an unidentified man claiming to be her 'boyfriend', heading to Yeot Village to unfold dynamic episodes.

Ha-young also shared her initial impression of the title, saying, "It was a truly intense title. I wondered what kind of content a rom-com with such a strong expression would entail." She continued, "The drawing power was so tremendous that I read the entire script in one sitting as soon as I received it," adding, "The characters and lines breathed vibrantly within it, immersing me instantly."

Gang boss 'Baek Sang-길', played by Heo Sung-tae, believes he has completely eliminated prosecutor Ko Ji-won, who held his weaknesses. One day, upon hearing news that she is still alive, he pursues her whereabouts. Baek Sang-gil's persistent pursuit, which adds thrilling tension to the romance between the two men and women, is expected to heighten the immersion of the drama.

Heo Sung-tae threw the scene into laughter with his unique witty remarks, saying, "I thought, 'Are they joking?' at first when I heard the title." He added, "The more I read the script, the more I thought no title could suit it better. I also liked the English title, 'Our Sticky Love'." Heo explained his reasons for choosing this work, stating, "My conversations with the director and writer flowed very well, and I wanted to meet actors Jung Hae-in and Ha-young, so there was no reason not to do it."

Explaining the reason behind deciding on the title 'Our Sticky Love', Director Kim Jang-han stated, "The expression definitely has a hooking point." Director Kim elaborated on the special meaning imbued in the title, saying, "From Eun-sae's perspective, when she first opens her eyes with amnesia, she faces a 'messed-up' situation, which is the primary meaning. On top of that, yeot is sticky and sweet, and I thought it was a medium that well expresses the love between the two people. Yeot offers various tastes, which I thought resembled the diverse aspects our drama shows."

The Netflix series 'Our Sticky Love', which will deliver diverse genre-based entertainment ranging from romantic comedies to thrillers and noir, consists of a total of 12 episodes and will be released via Netflix on the coming 7th.

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Reporter Kang Sun-ae

(SBS Entertainment News Reporter Kang Sun-ae)
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