Make Me Tingle (2026) s01e03 Episode Script

1
Who are you?
Do you guys know each other?
Wow, Gong Yeon-su!
So much for all that,
"It's the heart that matters."
You moved on pretty damn fast.
- Can you tone it down a little?
- Why, you arrogant punk.
Who do you think you are?
What on earth?
You're fast.
Just you wait. My clothes are just
uncomfortable right now.
It's not what you think. Stop it.
Do you want to go first? Or should I?
What do you want?
- Whatever you want.
- Whatever I want. Okay.
Guess this is why I wore these today.
You're dead.
I said stop.
Just stop telling me to stop.
You kept stopping me,
so I put up with you for over a year.
Do you think that's easy? No!
You're being selfish.
You've always prioritized
your purity over our love.
Yeon-su, can we talk this out?
Shut up.
I don't want to talk to you anymore.
You came all the way here,
and that's what you have to say?
"Let's do it just once"?
So this is who you are.
Just go.
Leave.
How did you know where I live?
I spoke with Mr. Jang
regarding the samples.
I see.
Okay, then.
Is spending the night
really that important to men?
Not only to men, but it's important
regardless of gender.
But that doesn't mean
it should come before feelings.
Why shouldn't it?
When you feel attracted
after sleeping together
isn't that just
because of physical satisfaction?
That means you want
to sleep with me again.
You can't call it
an emotional connection.
So it's okay if you like someone
because the conversation is great
or you have similar tastes
but it's
because of good physical chemistry
is that somehow impure?
Sex is just
another form of communication.
You can't call it
ordinary communication.
You can have a conversation
with anyone, regardless of age.
But you can't do that thing
with just anyone.
That's why I believe you have to be
that much more careful.
And for me, the ultimate expression
of that caution is marriage.
Well, if you see sex as something
that comes as a result of love,
then I respect that.
But I hope you understand that
it's a beginning or process for some.
In that sense,
waiting for over a year is
by no means a short time.
Are you taking his side?
I'm saying that people have
different ways of seeking connection.
- Aren't you leaving?
- I was about to.
- What's wrong?
- It's nothing.
I just sprained my back.
Pardon?
I'm fine, so you should go.
You can go on your way now.
I mean
I'm really fine.
- I mean it.
- Sure, okay.
MAKE ME TINGLE
PARKING NOTICE
THIS IS THE HANOK.
PLEASE VISIT THE SITE ON FOOT.
EPISODE 3.
Just make up your mind.
Either cover your face
or hold onto me.
I just don't want any
of my elderly neighbors to see me.
Why'd you have to pull
a roundhouse kick so randomly?
I used to be really good at that.
What is it?
I thought it was my mom.
Let's hurry.
It hurts.
Yeon-su?
I'm screwed.
Even still
the sun's already gone down.
And you're clinging to some man?
- She said she was hurt.
- Hurt, my foot.
Where's your family from, Go Dal?
Wait, is your family name Dokgo?
Yes, my last name is Dokgo,
and my first name is Dal.
Our family is from Howon.
"Howon."
You have a pleasant look about you.
With those cheekbones, you look like
you have plenty of drive.
I heard you run your own business.
What kind of company is it?
Mom, why are you asking him
stuff like that?
Shut it.
No, wait.
You see, it's a toy company.
Toys for kids?
Technically speaking,
they're for adults.
- Gosh.
- That brat.
It's like a workout device.
I see. For workouts.
Workouts are great.
They say building muscle is better
than a pension these days.
Maybe we should get one.
You should get one too.
We don't need two.
We can share one.
Sure.
How frugal.
For someone so young,
running a business must not be easy.
How impressive.
I'll get going now.
Do you like cheonggukjang?
Sorry?
You must miss your mom's cooking
when you live alone.
Make sure you eat properly.
Come by anytime
you miss a home-cooked meal.
Thank you. I'll enjoy it.
Goodbye.
Should I make him
samgyetang next time?
Hold on. I'm done.
Yeon-su, wake up.
- Come on, start briefing already.
- What do you mean?
Let's skip today.
I'm so exhausted.
So why were you glued
to your blind date's arms at night?
Why?
I broke up with my boyfriend.
This happened while I was
getting back at that jerk.
Jeez.
Did you do the roundhouse kick again?
He was only stopping by for work
- but got involved instead.
- Work?
Come closer.
What is it?
He's the CEO of the company
I'll be working at.
What?
So the blind date guy
is the CEO of your adult toy company?
Oh, my gosh.
Could there be
a more perfect combination
of yin and yang?
Why did he have to be there?
Hey.
Pull yourself together.
He's already crossed
the threshold of our house.
Now, the next step
is meeting the families.
This is driving me crazy.
You'll do well today, right?
Hey, can you hear it?
That's the sound of money coming in.
Today, we'd like to present
our analysis
of the current trends
in the adult toy market.
Loand's vision
and our new product, Dreaming.
Loand began
with the concept of self-care.
A brand that respects
both my body and my mind.
That is what we strive for.
Loand's new product,
Dreaming, is built
on a bedtime routine that embraces
yourself before you fall asleep.
Its purpose is to redefine sex
not as an act of deviance
but as part of everyday life.
We want to promote
a positive sexual lifestyle
and lead the way
toward a healthier culture.
That's Loand's goal.
But why do you have to bring
people's privacy
Protecting privacy
doesn't mean
we have to keep it hidden.
I used to work in marketing myself,
so I know.
This industry makes money
because it's kept in the shadows.
I don't see why you insist
on bringing it into the public.
Hey, bring that over here.
But the packaging is way too tame.
How are people
supposed to know what this is?
Frankly, you need to put
a sexy image here
if you want it to sell.
We reject the sexual objectification
of our products.
We can make it appealing enough
without resorting to
This industry
should stick to what it is.
Let's just have our fun
in the shadows
and enjoy the benefits
in the mainstream, okay?
Yes, understood.
Wait, what are you doing?
I don't think there's any point
explaining ourselves
to anyone
whose values don't align with ours.
Come on.
Are you serious?
- Yes.
- Come on.
Fine.
Good job.
Hey, we may not have money,
but we still have our pride.
This is the perfect chance
to overhaul our brand marketing.
We'll recreate the concept
to silence people like him
Mr. CEO,
thank you for your hard work.
I'll take you to a really good
pufferfish restaurant sometime.
Have a good day.
Pufferfish, my foot.
Do they think we can't survive
without their investment?
Did I give my business card?
Just a moment.
Just a moment.
Brand marketing
Think.
Come up with something.
You're the horizon.
"DREAMING" LAUNCH CONCEPT PROPOSAL
Sublimity.
Sex is sacred.
Sex with a loved one
is valuable and meaningful.
This is what I should've said.
Jeez.
Just wait.
I've still got one shot left.
The issue column
goes up tomorrow, right?
Yes, sir.
I prepared something really fun
for this week, too.
What is it?
"Can you become friends
with benefits with your ex?"
There it is. This is my chance.
The comments are going to be on fire.
I'd do it, as long as neither
of us has a partner.
Same here.
It must've been so good
that you keep going back for more.
But regardless, not with an ex.
Can you?
Not for me.
Sex is sacred.
Some people say
it's a form of communication
but either way,
I think that kind of communication
only becomes valuable and meaningful
when it's with someone you love.
Sex but without love with an ex?
Not a chance.
Even if it's not love, you can still
get comfort or satisfaction.
When you meet someone
after a long time
have a meal together, and catch up.
I think sex can provide that same
kind of emotional fulfillment.
If all you want is
a meal and catching up
why would you have to be
friends with benefits?
If both people are cool with it,
I don't see any reason to reject it.
Isn't that just dressing up
the crude desire to hook up
as being cool?
Being cool about
enjoying each other once
isn't exactly a capital offense.
And that's how ethics, common sense,
and morality all start to crumble.
You look at everything
through those tinted glasses.
No doubt the whole world
looks dark and dreary.
Take off those glasses
of prejudice and really take a look.
You'll see
that the supposedly vulgar world
is actually much more sincere
and beautiful than you think.
Whoever they do it with
if people are satisfied and happy,
that's all that matters.
- Right?
- Right.
Sex with someone you love is whole
while sex with a partner
is easy and fun.
Am I right?
Oh, come on.
Could they be
just friends with benefits?
Hey, you went there to work.
Get a grip.
But he keeps subtly
getting under my skin.
And to top it off,
he's annoying as hell.
Whenever he opens his mouth,
he thinks he's all that.
But he is all that.
He's tall, capable, and gorgeous.
I heard his family is loaded, too.
This is what a girl
from a PR firm told me.
Apparently, your CEO is really good
at putting women to sleep.
- What does that mean?
- Read between the lines.
You think he lulls them to sleep
with a lullaby?
He means he sends women
into blissful unconsciousness.
Women?
- Are you sure they're women?
- What else would they be, men?
You said you had plans. Where is it?
A blind date in Nonhyeon-dong.
With a younger guy.
You go ahead.
I need to use the bathroom.
Anyway, good luck, Gong Yeon-su.
I'm off.
Women? Come on.
I'm heading off first.
I was wondering
when you'd finally give this.
Look at you, finally getting married.
Hey, congratulations.
You have to come this time,
even if you're busy.
- Got it?
- Okay.
Hey, how's business these days?
Is he still running that business?
That adult toy company or whatever?
Fool.
Why don't you go back
to your dad's company?
Still giving your parents trouble?
Come on, he's lasted quite a while.
I thought he'd give up halfway.
Really? Why?
I mean
an adult toy company in Korea
It's not exactly
something to be proud of.
So, Dal.
I've been meaning to ask you this
for a while.
Why adult products, of all things?
Sex toys are fun.
Just like Hyeon-ung started
a used-goods platform
I started a sex toy business.
But are used goods and that
comparable as businesses?
There are people
who don't trade used goods.
Who hasn't traded one at least once?
I don't. I don't like things
that have been used by someone else.
But is there anyone among you guys
who doesn't have sex?
Anyone who's never masturbated?
Anyone who doesn't have
sexual fantasies?
There's definitely a market for it.
People just aren't bold enough
to enjoy them.
I should get going.
If I can't make it,
I'll surely send my gift money.
REQUESTING A TAXI 15 MINUTES AWAY
Looks like you had dinner plans.
Yes.
I came to have dinner
with a senior colleague.
Thank you.
Get in.
NO TAXIS NEARBY
Looks like
there was an accident up ahead.
Traffic's really backed up.
Wow, look at those autumn leaves.
Is that a ginkgo tree?
Smells like one.
It's something I've heard
since I started the business.
Pardon?
I hear comments like that so often
that I just brush them off.
I've even gotten better
at dealing with them boldly.
I see.
You should've opened
the most expensive bottle of wine
before you came out.
Let's go once the traffic clears up.
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
Well
You said sex doesn't
necessarily have to involve love.
Have you ever done it out of love?
You haven't, have you?
For me, there's no sex
and in your case, there's no love.
It's not that I don't have it.
I just didn't choose it.
Love is just
another part of sexual desire
and it's an emotional illusion
created by humans.
I think it's inefficient to waste
so much emotional energy on it.
Are you saying
humanity is living under an illusion?
Well, I'm not saying
that's necessarily a bad thing.
We have to believe
that love actually exists
to follow social norms,
get married, have children
and establish the rules
that govern society.
My gosh.
Wow, you really
Never mind.
What's the point of having
this conversation with you anyway?
We're completely different people.
You don't have to draw
such a hard line.
You never know
what might happen between people.
I have a very specific type.
I don't like rainy days.
I prefer soju to beer.
I firmly believe that love exists.
And above all,
I put the heart before the body.
If you drink beer on a rainy day
and sleep with me
is that the end of the world?
Sleep with me? You?
What's gotten into you?
You couldn't even kiss me,
let alone sleep with me.
Why do you think I can't?
Because
we're just too different.
It's okay. I understand.
What if we did?
Are you sure you wouldn't run away?
Why would I run?
It's not going to happen anyway.
Stop acting so tough, and let's go.
It's cold.
Why are you turning back?
You said you wouldn't run away.
All animals
with male and female sexes mate.
It's to reproduce offspring.
But humans engage in sex in ways
that distinguish us from animals.
The pleasure we feel
during romance or sex
comes from the brain,
not the genitals.
The sensation humans experience is
My darn brain, seriously
Jeez.
It is known that,
over the course of a lifetime
humans have sex
an average of more than 2,000 times.
What?
Humans have sex
over 2,000 times in their lifetime?
Wow, I've apparently shaved off
my whole lifetime's worth already.
Sex is closely intertwined
- with social and emotional
- But when did I start eating this?
- Oh, my!
- Gosh!
Oh, mother!
At the same time as orgasm
- blood flow increases
- Turn it off.
- Did you call me?
- No, I didn't.
- Really?
- I didn't.
What did I hear?
You have to make some noise
if you come in.
I did here.
Play it again.
It sounded interesting.
No, thanks.
This is the first time
I've seen you this focused
since the college entrance exam.
There must be something going on.
Whatever.
I've seen people who hated something
end up becoming big fans.
Malatang haters
end up becoming addicts.
Cilantro haters end up
becoming addicts.
- Get out.
- You hate sex so much.
- Shut it.
- That you'll become an addict.
- Aunt, please be quiet.
- You will.
- An addict.
- Just be quiet.
Seriously.
This
Should I give it a try or not?
Stop.
Please.
Please
Okay.
No.
Please stop.
What would you like to order?
We've just launched a new drink.
Why don't you give it a try?
It's soda topped with cotton candy.
It's called Cotton Kiss.
I'll have an Americano, please.
The Cotton Kiss is
really sweet and delicious.
Americano, please.
- Make it three shots.
- Okay.
Please wait a moment.
Oh, I'm sorry
Hi, Yeon-su.
- Good morning.
- We can all go up together.
You're having an espresso, right?
Yes.
Then I'll have a Cotton Kiss.
I'll get going first.
Yeon-su, you forgot your coffee.
Thank you.
Here, coffee delivery.
No, I have coffee.
You left it behind earlier.
Come to think of it,
you forget things often.
I'm sorry.
That's fine.
I'm good at picking things up.
Here, take one each.
What is this?
An exhibit.
Yeon-su, take one too.
Exhibit?
Whenever there's a show or exhibit
we sometimes get tickets
at the office like this.
All right, shall we talk
about our Halloween event?
- Yes.
- Let's do something fun
- instead of coupons or discounts.
- How about a pumpkin package?
Pumpkin-colored packaging
with some spooky glowing ghosts.
Sweetie, that's the most predictable.
Then sexy ghosts?
But why?
- Sexy witches?
- Boo.
Should we make use
of the issue column?
"Can you give your partner a sex toy
as a Halloween gift?"
- And pick winners from the comments.
- Not bad.
Yeah, it wasn't bad.
So why the hell did he kiss me?
You're gay. But
He's got really pretty ears.
Ms. Gong.
Ms. Gong?
- Ms. Gong.
- Yes?
Kiss? Why did you write kisses
all over?
Well, that's
Kiss
Can I have a sip of it?
The Cotton Kiss.
This?
I should've gotten one earlier.
I couldn't stop wondering
what it tasted like.
Wow, that's sweet.
Want to trade?
Sure.
Yeon-su.
Can I see you for a moment?
I called you
because I had something to say.
- First
- Let me go first.
So
About what happened yesterday,
I'm really
Damn, his eyes are pretty too.
I'm really flustered.
How should I put it?
I was just standing there,
and suddenly someone
So sexy.
Someone just
It felt like someone suddenly threw
a rock straight at me and hit me.
I told you to do it
but I can't believe
you actually did it.
Anyway, I was flustered.
No, I'm offended.
Are you finished?
Yes.
- For now.
- Then let me say my piece.
I'm thinking of terminating
the contract with your company.
What? Wait.
Isn't that a little unfair?
I haven't finished talking yet
You kissed me first
and now you're firing me
because you can't deal with it?
Your name speaks for you.
You're very headstrong.
I want to amend the contract.
- Pardon?
- Not only for new product launches
but for Loand's entire
brand marketing.
I think we should focus on renewing
the brand image
before launching the new product.
The vice president agrees with me.
We've put the terms
we agreed on in the contract.
Go over it and let me know.
I see. Okay.
I'll get going now.
This is driving me crazy.
So did she say
she'd review the new contract?
Yes.
But I don't know
if she'll actually take it.
Of course she will.
There's no reason not to.
It's brand marketing.
But isn't Gong Yeon-su kind of cute?
What do you mean?
She's not exactly the type of person
that fits in at our company.
But she bustles around
trying to make things work.
I find it cute.
It's her job.
She has to do it.
What's cute about that?
She seems sharp,
but she's also adorably clueless.
Was she like that when you went
on that blind date with her?
I don't know.
Don't be so prickly with her.
Be nice to her, okay?
If she runs away because of you
I'm seriously going to disappear
and travel around Europe.
Just drink.
Excuse me, Auntie.
Could you put some garlic
in a little dish for me?
- Okay.
- Minced, please. Thank you.
Who eats sundae gukbap
when they're on a diet?
It's my cheat day.
Thank you.
Me too.
What's gotten into you?
You're drinking on a weekday.
Here.
Did something happen?
- Auntie.
- Yes?
I kissed someone.
- Oh, garlic's gotten expensive.
- It's fresh garlic.
Garlic prices are
practically gold these days.
Ki
- Prices have gone through the roof.
- A kiss?
Hey, what the
You joined
such an open-minded company
and now you're getting all radical.
With whom?
Was it that blind date guy?
In my opinion
that blind date guy is
your malatang.
But wait.
Where? No, I mean
How did it happen?
No, not that.
Did you like it?
I don't know.
You must've liked it.
Oh, you lucky girl.
I told you, it's not like that.
This is driving me crazy.
Did you like it so much
that you keep thinking about it?
Do your toes get all tingly, itchy,
and restless, it's driving you nuts?
I told you it was a kiss
with no feelings involved.
If there are no feelings,
there's no way my body would do that.
And besides, that man
He's gay.
What are you saying?
Speak up. I can't hear you.
He's gay.
He likes men, not women.
What?
A gay?
Gay
ARE YOU BUSY?
LET'S MEET UP SOME TIME.
LEAVE CHATROOM.
GONG YEON-SU.
Wait, isn't that Nam-su over there?
Where?
I thought I just saw him
on the screen.
That can't be.
Why would a studying kid
be at a concert?
I see.
Oh, my goodness.
It's better than I thought.
Now my shoulders.
THE TEMPERATURE OF LOVE
IN BODY LANGUAGE.
My shoulders are so tense.
It's less crowded than I expected.
Right? It's not exactly the kind
of place families come on weekends.
See? I'm all you have, right?
Mr. Yun
What? They came together.
Well, it is the weekend.
I guess they're on a date.
Let's not awkwardly tag along.
I should go.
Hey, Yeon-su.
You came to see this too.
If I'd known,
I would've asked you to come with us.
Oh, no.
I just finished looking around
and was about to leave.
But this is the direction
the exhibit starts from.
Oh, I guess
I was going the wrong way.
Since you're here,
you might as well stick around.
It might be fun to see it together.
- Let's go.
- Okay.
There's snow falling
behind the man's head
while there are flowers blooming
behind the woman's back.
I wonder what it means.
Maybe they were in love
until winter passed and spring came.
That makes sense.
Love is like the seasons, after all.
What do you think, Dal?
The man has his eyes open,
while the woman has hers closed.
It means he's bored enough
to stare blankly into space.
And she's lost in her own world
without even realizing it.
One side is frozen
while the other is blooming.
I think it represents
the state of their hearts.
This isn't love.
It's a tragedy.
Did something happen today
to put you in a bad mood?
- No.
- Yeon-su, just let him be.
I shouldn't have asked.
How do you manage to be negative
about love every time?
I'm not being negative.
I'm being realistic.
The essence of what humans call love
is ultimately based on the desire
to reproduce.
You could say
it's a kind of hormonal response
from the urge to increase
the chances of reproduction.
Oh, here we go again.
The human brain isn't that romantic.
You can become attached to one person
and still feel sexual desires
for a stranger.
ILLUSION
SOMETHING YOU CAN'T GRASP OR CONTAIN
You don't know
what to do either, do you?
What to put inside.
Whether it's feelings or desire.
I don't have a clue either.
PUT YOUR HAND INSIDE
WHAT YOU GRASP IS WHAT YOU DESIRE
LOVE IS THEREFORE A RED TRAFFIC LIGH
How about
a buy-one-get-one-free event?
Buy one men's toy
and get a women's toy free.
The world isn't made up
of just male-female couples.
Targeting only certain couples
doesn't suit our identity.
What do you think, Yeon-su?
A flashy event
might grab people's attention
but marketing needs
to capture their hearts.
For attention to lead to a purchase
we first need to spark curiosity
about the product.
So I had an idea.
Random.
- "Random"?
- We use the excitement
that comes from the unexpected.
Like a mystery box.
I'm not sure I follow.
We pick out products for people
who don't know what they should buy.
But why would anyone buy something
when they don't know what's inside?
That's exactly why they buy it.
I'd totally want one.
Aren't you dying to know
what's inside?
The concept itself is so sexy.
But sex toys are
such a matter of personal preference.
So we'd need to build a database.
Married couples, couples, or singles
from their individual preferences
to their sexual fantasies.
- Right?
- Yes.
We could also customize
the contents based on concepts
like sexless couples,
couples going through a rough patch
or a masturbation kit.
Sounds good.
It's almost too good
to use for just an event.
Sounds like fun.
But how did you come up
with such an idea?
At the art museum last time.
There was a box
in one of the installations.
You could randomly pull out
a piece of paper with a note on it.
I got curious
and the message I happened to pick
really resonated with me.
- That's why.
- You can watch the same thing
and one person gets bored
while another gets inspired.
That's why she's a pro.
You're a professional for a reason.
Then let's go with the random box.
- Yes.
- All right.
How about we discuss
the specific products over some beer?
- Love it.
- Let's go right now. Sounds great.
Let's go. Let's wrap things up.
I heard that place was really good.
That place we went to was so good.
Why did it close down?
- Where?
- You know.
- You haven't tried it?
- I didn't go with you.
It was really good.
You're not sulking, are you?
Excuse me.
I'll head home first.
Why? You came all the way here.
I'm suddenly not feeling very well.
Well, that's a buzzkill.
You were supposed
to be the star tonight.
- I'm sorry. I'll join next
- It can't be helped.
Go on, then.
Right.
Okay, then.
Should I take you home?
Oh, no.
I'll go by myself.
Oh, what a shame.
Let's go inside
and raise a glass to ourselves.
- Come on, Mr. Yun.
- Let's go!
- You should lead the way.
- All right. Let's go.
- Lead the way.
- Hey, let's go.
He must've felt uncomfortable too.
He brushed me off like
he'd been waiting for the chance.
Why does he get to do that?
I should've been the one to do it.
Darn it.
You walk fast.
What about dinner?
It was canceled because of someone.
Why don't we find shelter over there?
Are you feeling okay?
- I'm fine.
- Did you review the contract?
Are you really bringing up
the contract here?
Then what am I
supposed to talk about?
Why did you do it?
That day.
Why did you kiss me?
I just wanted to.
With you, Yeon-su.
I know
I apologize
if it made you feel uncomfortable.
that I shouldn't be doing this
with him.
However
I'm really sorry
but there's something
I have to confirm.
Please forgive my rudeness.
- Sorry?
- Then
Excuse me for a moment.
CONTRADICTION
BY YANG GUI-JA.
LOVE IS THEREFORE A RED TRAFFIC LIGH
YOU MUST STOP THE MOMENT IT TURNS ON
IT WARNS OF DANGER
WHILE ALSO SIGNALING SAFETY
THAT RED TRAFFIC LIGHT IS LOVE
- Oh, no.
- Wait
- Ms. Gong?
- Mr. Dokgo.
Why are you doing this to me?
What do you mean?
You started it this time.
Mr. Dokgo.
But you're gay.
I'm sorry?
And yet, I want to feel
every part of this stranger.
MAKE ME TINGLE
Let's prepare the other ingredients.
I like zucchini
so I'll dice up
about a quarter of one.
Chop the onion and green onion
and set them aside.
When making the broth
don't boil the anchovies for too long
or the broth turns bitter.
That's odd. The gas won't turn on.
Why are you suddenly cooking?
- I just
- Just order food.
So how do I turn this thing on?
- Did you open the gas valve?
- Valve?