K-dramas have given us CEOs of chaebols, tech startups, and fashion empires — but Make Me Tingle is introducing something genuinely new: a founder running a sex toy company, and treating it like any other legitimate business.
Here’s what’s been revealed so far about Kim Jae Yeong’s upcoming role.
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Make Me Tingle: Overview
| Detail | Update |
|---|---|
| Genre | Coming-of-age romantic comedy |
| Lead actress | Nam Ji Hyun as Gong Yeon Su |
| Lead actor | Kim Jae Yeong as Dokgo Dal |
| Dokgo Dal’s role | CEO of a sex toy startup |
| Release date | October 15, 2026 |
Who Is Dokgo Dal?
Kim Jae Yeong plays Dokgo Dal, a founder who doesn’t believe love and relationships follow any fixed formula. What makes his character distinct is his mindset toward his own industry — he treats sex toys as ordinary consumer products rather than something taboo or unusual, a perspective that shapes how he runs his company and interacts with the world around him.
A Peek Into His Workday
The newly released stills give fans a glimpse into Dokgo Dal’s daily routine as a hands-on CEO. One image shows him starting his morning at the office, actively reviewing reports and exchanging ideas with his vice president — clearly someone who leads from the front rather than delegating everything.
Another still places him inside one of his brand’s retail stores, where he’s seen closely tracking which products are performing well and paying attention to customer feedback, revealing a surprisingly detail-oriented side to his character.
A third image shows him visiting a lifestyle store outside his own product category, researching ways to make his industry more approachable to mainstream consumers. It paints Dokgo Dal as someone genuinely invested in growing his business through hands-on effort rather than just boardroom decisions.
A Different Kind of K-Drama Lead
What makes this role notable is how it sidesteps the usual K-drama shorthand for a business leader. Instead of finance, fashion, or tech, Make Me Tingle leans into a taboo-adjacent industry and frames its protagonist as unbothered by convention — both in business and in how he approaches love. It fits into the broader evolution of the romantic comedy genre, which has increasingly used unconventional professions to explore modern attitudes toward relationships.
Fans wanting a preview of Kim Jae Yeong’s range can catch him in his earlier drama, Love in Contract, while counting down to the October 15 premiere.
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FAQs
Q1. When does Make Me Tingle release?
The drama premieres on October 15, 2026.
Q2. What does Kim Jae Yeong’s character do in the show?
He plays Dokgo Dal, the CEO of a sex toy startup, in this romantic comedy.
