Mutual Relations

Three glamorous Korean students studying at an American university get tired of flirting with uncertainty about intimacy and decide to take matters into their own hands. Song Yeon-hui, Seo Joo-young and Lee Ho-kyung set up an experiment to find men who match their ideas of satisfaction, scouting candidates who each bring different strengths and styles. They recruit a lean former nude model, a younger man with practiced techniques, and a gentleman who flatters women with high regard, turning their social games into a playful project. What follows mixes romantic confusion, comedy and frank conversations about desire as friendships are tested and personal expectations collide, all told with a light tone that keeps the mood more playful than heavy and witty.

Released in 2015, Mutual Relations was directed by Kim Hyeon-Bin and features Kim Hwa-yeon, Ji Eun-seo, Park Cho-hyeon, SUN and Tae Won-seok. The film leans on a loose, sex comedy style familiar in contemporary Korean indie rom-coms and student life.

Commercial figures for Mutual Relations were not widely reported, and it appears to have had a modest, limited theatrical run rather than a broad commercial push. Its audience remained niche, reaching viewers mainly through local screenings and word of mouth.

Though not a mainstream hit, the movie prompted some conversation about female desire, agency and the casual, comedic depiction of dating among young adults. Its candid scenes and playful tone attracted a small online audience and occasional social media discussion in niche circles interested in South Korean rom-coms and beyond.

Critical response was mixed, reflected in a modest 6.5/10 user vote from 19 ratings, with viewers praising the cast chemistry and light humor while noting uneven plotting. The film looks at sexual exploration, friendship dynamics and shifting power in modern dating, often choosing comedy over deep moralizing with a wink.