Love Untangled

Honestly, when I first saw this as a trailer, I thought it was going to be a total dud. In the end, I decided to give it a chance because of the great cast and I don't regret it. It was kind of an emotional roller coaster, where I got angry, laughed and cried. I never thought that this particular movie would win my heart and I'm so glad I watched it, because it's going to be one of my favorite movies at the moment!! The description, trailer and title alone don't tell us as much as the beginning of the movie, which is priceless. I rate it 10/10, as does the love triangle and the great ending that made me cry with joy. So, even if it doesn't look very appealing, give it a chance, it's worth it!

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"Love Untangled" Silly Yet Surprisingly Enjoyable

“Love Untangled” is a light, cute movie with an extremely silly plot. As a curly-haired girl, I couldn’t help but laugh at how dumb some parts were, but knowing Korea’s beauty standards, it weirdly made sense.

Plot & Themes:
The story is very extra and definitely cringe-worthy, but honestly, that seemed to be the vibe they were going for. If you’re expecting a deep or realistic plot, this isn’t it, but if you’re in the mood for something playful and over-the-top, it works. It gave me similar feelings to True Beauty, fun and charming for some, but secondhand embarrassment for others.

Cast & Characters:
The cast was surprisingly solid. At first I was worried about the age gap between the leads, but their chemistry turned out great and my concern faded quickly. The FL has an energetic, bubbly personality, while the ML is a poor traumatized kid from Seoul—and together they just click.

Ending & Pacing:
I wasn’t a fan of the ending. The sudden departure felt unnecessary—I would’ve liked to see more of them actually dating. It didn’t ruin the whole thing, but it left me a bit unsatisfied.

Recommendation:
Would I recommend it? Honestly, it depends. If you don’t like cringy, absurd vibes, this really isn’t for you. But if you’re okay with campy, exaggerated fun, you might enjoy it more than you’d expect. It’s not a masterpiece, but it’s a nice watch if you go in with the right mindset and don't take it too seriously.

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Love Untangled is a movie that gives you a warm, good feeling and a little nostalgic

At first, I wasn’t sure about the male lead; his character felt a bit flat, but as the story unfolded, his acting truly impressed me. He brought out the emotions of friendship, love, and growth in a genuinely heartfelt way.

Shin Eun Soo was the main reason I started watching, and she didn’t disappoint. Her performance was heartfelt and natural, making the story feel warm and relatable.

What really touched me was how the MOVIE captured the beauty of youth, that stage in life where friendships are pure, love feels new and unforgettable, and every small moment shines. It reminded me that sometimes the best parts of life are the simple joys of being young, free, and in love.

A sweet, healing drama that leaves you smiling and a little nostalgic.

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Cute Movie

What a lovely, adorable movie. Definitely a story for a light weekend. Not too serious or heavy with a happy ending.

The late 1990s feels & astetics was nicely done. The trope of falling for the cute guy while the new transfer student comes in and slowly steals your heart...nicely done.

Also, the FMC's relationship with her hair is a real thing many girls, all over the world, can deal with at one time in their lives. I liked her realization that she didn't have to change her hair to be liked.

Also, the cameos of Gong Yoo and Jung Yu-mi were fantastic. 😘😘😘

I'd definitely watch it again for that nostalgia factor of the late 1990s teenage, dramatic romance movies.

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Stop putting movies down because you're a sheep.

"Well I don't know I can name like 300 movies exactly like this one🙄" - Says every other review under this movie without naming a single other movie like Love Untangled

Before anyone else asks, there are no other Korean movies that follow the same plot as Love Untangled. (I'm sure you could find many other Asian feel-good movies that leave you with a similar warm and satisfied feeling inside though.)

If you want something with a similar feel try 'Flipped' a classic American movie. Lots of reviews are exaggeratedly saying that this movie felt familiar to older romance movies, but there's nothing quite like Love Untangled out there. It's unique plot wise and leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy inside (maybe a teardrop or two.), I'm really disappointed with reviews like this trying to put it down slightly, yes it follows a cliche of 'Female Lead figures out she's in love with Second Male Lead instead of Male Lead' with that coming of age finding yourself feel, but ya know Male Lead is usually a butthole which is what the writers do to push viewers into liking Second Lead more.

I'm happy Love Untangled didn't do this, it's nice to feel a bit regretful for FL because Hyun was indeed handsome and kind to add on top of that, but we also don't dwell on it too much because we can see valid reasons as to why FL went with SML (not just 'oh she found out her crush was a jerk then realized she likes SML instead' like SML is some sort of rebound which is usually what movies like this went with kekek).

Love Untangled isn't basic it just follows an old romance cliche and gives us a fresh take on it. ^^

There's no need to put movies or shows down for bringing us a bit of a splash from the past, aren't people always going on about how they want things to feel like they did in the past? This movie does just that without feeling overly repetitive.

If you're going through the reviews trying to figure out whether or not to watch it I say just do so, don't let these negative nancies deter you away from a genuinely good film!!

(Personal Recommendations for similar feeling movies below:

20th Century Girl
Tune in for Love
A love so Beautiful
Our beloved Summer
My Girl
You are the Apple of my Eye (Taiwanese)
Cheer up, Mr. Lee (non romance)
Big World (non romance)
A Little Thing Called Love (Thai)
Love O2O (Chinese)
My Sassy Girl
Newtopia
The Heirs (more of a F4 vibe)
The Fault in Our Stars (Western)
When I Fly Towards You (Chinese, Yes I know you've likely heard of it kekek)
My Love, Enlighten Me (Chinese)
Because this is my First Life
Our Unwritten Seoul
Your Lie in April (Japanese)
I hear your voice )

None of them are the same plot but they have the same nostalgic warm feel, some do adhere to the 'love yourself as you are' 'awkward but cute' teen romance cliche ^^

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BEING LOVED FOR WHO YOU ARE AT YOUR CORE.

WHY WAS THIS EVERYTHING AND MORE.

"i always thought i needed to change myself because i wasn't worthy of love. Be prettier than i was for you, or get better so you would notice. but now, i don't think about that.not around this other guy i like, anyway"

BRUH. this hit home. FL Seri: bright, happy, empathetic, and puts others before herself. insecure and always compared to her sister. never successful in love. She's the sunshine--but she feels as though she has to mold herself to fit what her crush wants her to. i felt myself in her. she thinks she's hard to love, ugly, undeserving. but all along, there has been someone who loves her as she is. loves her for herself, her hair she hates... loves her for being her. loves her like it's nothing. and that my friends is why i sobbed at the end of this. HELLO. she is so sweet. so caring. loved the initial confession scene-- so raw. so sweet. so thoughtful.

seri liked this his hot, flashy guy, but in reality, there was yunseok in the background, secretly caring for her and admiring her. even helping her with her preparations to confess to the other guy. UGH I CRIED. the way yunseok helped her fold the triangle things, showed up at her test, never forgot any details, admired her hair as it was and hated that she wanted to change it... putting together that book, loving her just as she is. ugh, what a man. what a relationship. i love them. this was perfect. 9.5/10 cuz it was lowk cliche (him moving to america lmfao), but it was done so well. ugh.

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Absolutely loved it

Dare I say better than 20th century girl?

I truly loved this movie, it was silly, just the right amount of quirky and it was so good it even had my family who don’t consume asian content invested 😂

The only thing that I found a bit disappointing is how they depicted curly hair as ‘ugly’ but its wonderful how the message in the end is that her hair is just as equally beautiful and she left her hair curly ❤️

The couple was so adorable and had so much chemistry 🥹 I’ll definitely be rewatching this sometime again, i’ve felt so many butterflies watching their budding romance develop throughout the movie. I recommend it!

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Soft,Simple and Heartwarming

There’s something so soothing about stories/movies that don’t try too hard and this was exactly that for me. From the very beginning, it pulled me in with its retro charm...the little nods to the late ’90s, the atmosphere, even the way the friendships were portrayed. It had this warm, nostalgic energy that made me feel like I was flipping through an old photo album.
What I really appreciated was the simplicity. The friendships in the film felt so natural and heartfelt and then there was the chemistry between the leads, which was so easy to root for. It wasn’t forced or overly polished; it had that awkward sweetness that felt honest, the kind that makes you smile without even realizing it.
What also stood out to me was how the male lead saw her — not for who she was trying to be, not for some polished, “perfected” version of herself, but for exactly who she was. Even as she struggled with her curls and wished to change them, he liked her just as she was. That little detail carried so much warmth, and it reminded me of how love often shows up quietly, in acceptance and in seeing someone fully.
Was the plot predictable? Absolutely. But instead of being a flaw, I found it comforting. There was no need to second-guess or brace myself for twists as it allowed me to just settle in and enjoy the ride. Sometimes, predictability feels like safety and in this case, it made the story even more enjoyable.
IMO it wasn’t about suspense or surprise. It was about the feelings it stirred...the nostalgia, the warmth, the simplicity of love and friendship in their purest forms. It’s light-hearted, easy to watch, and has just the right amount of sweetness to leave you smiling after the credits roll.

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