A conservative marketer and the CEO of an adult-toy startup are about to collide in a new Korean romantic comedy that asks a simple question: can two people with completely opposite views on love ever see eye to eye? Make Me Tingle brings together Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-yeong for a story about intimacy, personal growth, and unexpected connection. The 10-episode series premieres on October 15, 2026, and it is already generating buzz for its bold premise and the chemistry between its leads.
Trigger warning: This article discusses themes related to adult products and intimacy in the context of a television series.
A Story Built on Clashing Views About Love
Gong Yeon-su (Nam Ji-hyun) grew up in a strict, traditional Korean family where courtesy and discipline shaped everything. She believes in love deeply, but she has never quite figured out what love actually means for her own life. She works as a sharp and trend-conscious advertising marketer, and her professional world gets turned upside down when she takes on a new client: a company that sells adult products.
Dokgo Dal (Kim Jae-yeong) is the CEO of that adult-toy startup. He is cool, emotionally reserved, and believes there is no necessary connection between love and physical intimacy. He values both emotional and physical chemistry, but he does not see them as linked in the way Yeon-su does.
Their first meeting happens through a blind date arranged by their elders. Neither is eager to be there. Their views on dating are polar opposites from the start, and the atmosphere makes it hard to imagine them ever meeting again. But they do meet again. Yeon-su takes on the marketing for adult products, and Dokgo Dal reappears as her advertising client. What began as a failed blind date turns into a business partnership, forcing two complete opposites to challenge each other and redefine what modern love can look like.
Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-yeong Reunite On Screen
This is not the first time the two leads have shared the screen. Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-yeong previously starred together in the historical romance 100 Days My Prince. Their reunion in a modern romantic comedy has been a major talking point among K-drama viewers.
The actors themselves have spoken warmly about working together again. Nam Ji-hyun gave their on-screen chemistry a score of 110 out of 100, which is beyond a perfect score. She described Kim Jae-yeong as someone who is fundamentally delicate, kind, and warm-hearted. She also noted that while she usually prefers to stay focused and quiet on set, he brings an energetic and laughter-filled atmosphere to filming.
“Kim Jae Yeong is fundamentally delicate… While I tend to be the type to focus and stay calm on set, he can make the atmosphere more energetic and full of laughter.” — Nam Ji-hyun
Kim Jae-yeong gave their chemistry a 100 out of 100. He explained that the script convinced him the series was a fast-paced romantic comedy rather than a story focused on adult products.
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How the Director Kept the Tone Grounded
Adult toys are becoming more mainstream, but the production team made a deliberate choice not to lean into shock value. Director Kim Ye-ji explained at a press conference at the Stanford Hotel Seoul in Mapo District on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, that the products serve as a backdrop, not the main event.
“While sex toys are becoming more mainstream these days, we made a point not to try too hard to be ‘cool’ about it… Instead of leaning into shock value, we treated the products as a backdrop to focus on how the two leads clash, connect, and fall in love.” — Director Kim Ye-ji
Nam Ji-hyun echoed this sentiment, reassuring viewers that the startup setting is simply the background for a relatable romantic comedy. Her character, Yeon-su, grew up surrounded by love, which gave her strong convictions about relationships. As a woman raised in a traditional head family, she secretly worries that her perspective is too sheltered, and she constantly tries to break out of her shell.
“Meeting Dokgo Dal forces her to rethink everything she thought she knew about love… She stumbles along the way and can be headstrong, but her journey feels very true to life.” — Nam Ji-hyun
Release Schedule and Where to Watch Worldwide
Make Me Tingle premieres on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The first four episodes drop at once, followed by two new episodes every Thursday, with the series finale on November 5, 2026.
For viewers in South Korea, the series streams on TVING. For international audiences, HBO Max carries the show in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other regions where the platform is available. Rakuten Viki also offers the series with English, Italian, Polish, and other subtitle options for viewers in India and across the globe.
The series is directed by Kim Ye-ji, created by Ju Hwa-mi and Kang Eun-kyung, and written by Ahn Sae-bom. It is produced by Studio Genie and Gleline.
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