Love Untangled

Park Se-ri is a high schooler who believes a single makeover will get her the attention of the school heartthrob, so she trades her natural curls for pin-straight hair and a rehearsed confidence. Her plan leads to a string of awkward dates, wardrobe mishaps, and honest conversations with friends who see the strain underneath the act. When a quietly magnetic transfer student arrives, Se-ri’s tidy strategy starts to fray, and she has to reassess what she wants and who she is when the spotlight shifts away from appearances. The film keeps the tone light, with warm humor and quieter moments that let relationships grow without spoiling where things end up.

Released in 2025, Love Untangled was directed by Namkoong Sun and created by Ji Chun-hee and Wang Doo-ri. The cast includes Shin Eun-soo as Park Se-ri and Gong Myoung as the transfer student, with Cha Woo-min, Youn Sang-hyun, and Kang Mi-na in key supporting roles.

The film had a modest theatrical presence, leaning on word of mouth and streaming interest rather than blockbuster grosses. It didn’t rely on big box office numbers, instead building a steady audience through social platforms and regional rollouts.

Audiences picked up on the movie’s hairstyle motif and makeover set pieces, which led to fan recreations and short-form videos highlighting scenes and outfits. Viewers on social media often quoted lines about honesty and small, everyday choices, and the film prompted conversations about the performative side of teen romance and style.

Critics and viewers generally reacted positively, and the film’s 8.401/10 user rating from 146 votes reflects that warm reception. Reviewers praised the chemistry among the leads and the mix of romantic comedy beats with quieter dramatic moments, noting themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and the awkward, funny work of growing up.