Make Me Tingle is the new Korean rom-com about a buttoned-up marketer and the cool-headed CEO of an adult-products startup, and it premieres today, October 15, 2026. Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young lead the 10-episode series, which drops four episodes on day one and then two per week. Here is the cast, the setup, the full release schedule and how to watch it outside Korea.
Quick facts
- Platform: TVING in Korea; Rakuten Viki for global viewers (HBO Max in parts of Asia)
- Episodes: 10
- Premiere: Thursday, October 15, 2026 (episodes 1-4), then two episodes every Thursday
- Cast: Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jae-young
- Info last checked: October 15, 2026 (sources: Viki, Soompi, Dramabeans, Parade)
What Is Make Me Tingle About?
The story follows Gong Yeon-su (Nam Ji-hyun), a marketer raised with traditional values who believes in love but has never quite worked out what it means for her. Dramabeans notes that she is a successful career woman at an ad agency, yet she holds firm to the idea of no sex before marriage.
Her world shifts when she meets Dokgo Dal (Kim Jae-young), founder and CEO of a sex-toy startup. Per Dramabeans, they first cross paths on a matchmaking date where she is not interested, then meet again when his company partners with her agency. He treats physical intimacy as just another form of communication and is not looking for a relationship, so the two clash and slowly challenge each other. The Korean title is 내가 떨릴 수 있게.
Who Is in the Cast?
Nam Ji-hyun is best known to international fans for Suspicious Partner opposite Ji Chang-wook, and she has also starred in 100 Days My Prince, Little Women and To My Beloved Thief, according to Parade. Playing a character who is rigid about rules and slowly loosens up looks like a natural fit for her comedic range.
Kim Jae-young plays Dokgo Dal. Dramabeans calls him the perfect pick for a lead who has to charm his way into changing someone else’s worldview. The script is credited to writer Kim Ye-ji, according to AsianWiki.
Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Drop?
The series premieres with a four-episode block, then moves to a two-episode weekly pace. According to Parade, the schedule is: October 15 (episodes 1-4), October 22 (episodes 5-6), October 29 (episodes 7-8) and November 5 (episodes 9-10). That makes the finale date November 5, so the whole show wraps in under four weeks, ideal for a quick binge.
How to Watch Make Me Tingle Outside Korea
In Korea the drama airs on TVING. Soompi lists it on Viki for global viewers, and Parade reports a US Viki subscription costs $7.99 to $11.99 a month. Dramabeans adds that HBO Max carries it in Asia only. Check which service is available in your country before you subscribe, since licensing differs by region.
FAQ
Is Make Me Tingle suitable for all viewers?
Probably not. The premise centers on adult themes, and Viki lists a PG-13 rating, but the humor leans on awkward and mature situations. Treat it as a grown-up rom-com.
How many episodes does Make Me Tingle have?
Ten episodes. The first four arrive on October 15, followed by two each Thursday until the November 5 finale.
Is Make Me Tingle on Netflix?
No Netflix release has been reported in the sources I checked. Viki is the main global option, with TVING in Korea.
Final Thoughts
Opposites-attract plots are a K-drama staple, but putting a traditional marketer next to a sex-toy startup CEO gives this one a fresh, awkward-comedy angle. With only ten episodes and a fast release pace, it is easy to sample this week.
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For the official series page and English subtitles, see Make Me Tingle on Rakuten Viki.
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