{
  "id": 14395646,
  "title": "Sex toy firm CEO, conservative marketer spark romance in 'Make Me Tingle'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/sex-toy-firm-ceo-conservative-marketer-spark-romance-in-make-me-tingle",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T07:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20261014/sex-toy-firm-ceo-conservative-marketer-spark-romance-in-make-me-tingle"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A sex toy company CEO and a conservatively raised marketer are set to star in the upcoming original series Make Me Tingle, which explores the clash of their differing views on intimacy. Nam Ji-hyun plays Gong Yeon-su, an eldest daughter from a traditional Korean family who works as a sharp, trend-conscious advertising marketer. Kim Jae-young portrays Dokgo Dal, the CEO of an adult toy startup who values emotional connection and physical chemistry equally.\n\nUpon inquiring about how the production team handled adult toys without crossing into sensationalism or alienating audiences, director Kim Ye-ji stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced tone. She explained during a press conference at the Stanford Hotel in Seoul, \"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 diving straight into the subject matter, the team aimed to create a humorous yet heartfelt exploration of the characters' journey as they learn to navigate their contrasting perspectives on intimacy.",
  "summary": "A sex toy company CEO and a conservatively raised marketer with strict traditional values are set to clash in Tving's upcoming original series \"Make Me Tingle.\" The romantic comedy centers on the hilarious and heartwarming growth of two people with opposing views on intimacy: a woman who refuses to have sex without love, and a man who is perfectly fine having sex without it. Nam Ji-hyun stars as…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nam Ji-hyun plays Gong Yeon-su, a sharp advertising marketer",
    "Kim Jae-young portrays Dokgo Dal, CEO of adult toy startup",
    "Director Kim Ye-ji emphasizes balanced tone, humor, and heart"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Sex toy firm CEO, conservative marketer spark romance in 'Make Me Tingle'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/sex-toy-firm-ceo-conservative-marketer-spark-romance-in-make-me-tingle-14399278",
        "published": "2026-10-14T08:12:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}