Ambitious prosecutor Ko Eun Sae loses all her memories after a mysterious accident while investigating a powerful crime syndicate. She wakes up in a rural village with no recollection of her name, job, or past, only to be greeted by Jang Tae Ha, a former boxer turned boxing coach who insists he is her boyfriend.
What Eun Sae doesn't know is that Tae Ha is hiding the truth. Once involved with a gang and desperate to leave his past behind, he reunites with his first love when she loses her memory. Determined to protect her from looming danger, he tells a life-changing lie.
As they navigate an unexpected cohabitation filled with secrets, laughter, and growing affection, Eun Sae and Tae Ha must uncover the truth behind her past and discover whether a love built on deception can become the real thing. (Source: cora at MyDramaList)
The pacing is quite slow at the beginning, but the story becomes more engaging from Episode 4 as the buildup develops. There are also some hidden truths revealed towards the later part of the drama, which added more depth to the storyline. However, I felt the mystery and thriller aspects could have been explored more to add suspense, while some scenes also felt a little repetitive.
The romance is fairly predictable, but it remains the main highlight of the drama. Jung Hae In and Ha Young both acted well, and their chemistry worked well together.
The finale felt somewhat abrupt, as I was hoping for more development in the mystery and thriller storyline, especially after the buildup. Overall, if you enjoy romance-focused K-dramas with some mystery and thriller elements, Our Sticky Love is worth considering.
Ratings: 3 / 5