Our Sticky Love Hits #1 on Netflix Amid Hayeong's Family Scandal

Our Sticky Love, featuring Jung Hae-in and Hayeong, has skyrocketed to become Netflix's most-watched non-English show globally just two weeks post-release. From August 10 to 16, the romantic comedy garnered an impressive 7.5 million views, snagging the top spot on Netflix's charts, as confirmed by the platform's official site, Tudum.

After its much-anticipated premiere on August 7, the series began its journey at fifth place in the non-English category, quickly climbing to first within two weeks. Our Sticky Love has captivated audiences in 26 countries, including countries like South Korea, Bolivia, Brazil, and Indonesia, thereby establishing its widespread appeal. It also reached the top 10 in 68 additional countries.

The story revolves around a prosecutor suffering from amnesia and a boxing coach, who claims to be his boyfriend, navigating life together in a rural setting. Our Sticky Love has attracted attention not just for its storyline, but also for Jung Hae-in's reputation as the "romance master," and its multifaceted direction that merges comedy, action, and elements of noir, intriguing global viewers.

However, the lead actress Hayeong has recently become embroiled in controversy due to her family's historical connections, particularly regarding her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese actions during Korea's occupation. This revelation led to the cancellation of interviews involving the cast, casting a shadow over the show's success.

In addition to Hayeong's work, two other Korean productions also made waves on Netflix: Scary Love, featuring Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong, landed in third place with 2.7 million views, while Kim Director, starring So Ji-sub, secured the ninth slot with 1.4 million views.

The rise of these titles demonstrates the growing global interest in Korean content, even amidst controversies that may challenge the careers of those involved.

From comedy to thriller, these series showcase the diversity and richness of storytelling coming from South Korea.