Netflix Movie 'Love Untangled' Ranks 3rd in Global TOP 10 Movies (Non-English)!

The Netflix movie 〈Love Untangled〉 achieved 3rd place in the global TOP 10 movies (non-English) category just three days after its release, unveiling unreleased stills and behind-the-scenes footage.

In 1998, a nineteen-year-old girl, Park Se-ri, plans a strategy to straighten her lifelong complex of curly hair before her once-in-a-lifetime confession, getting entangled with the transfer student Han Yoon-seok in a coming-of-age romance 〈Love Untangled〉. After its release on August 29 (Friday), it recorded 6,200,000 views (the number of views divided by the total running time of the work) just three days later, ranking 3rd in the global TOP 10 movies (non-English). It also made it to the TOP 10 list in a total of 31 countries, including Indonesia, Japan, Turkey, Mexico, and Morocco, proving the enthusiastic response from global viewers towards this youthful romance that conveys fresh excitement.

With a story depicting the sparkling love and friendship of youth, 〈Love Untangled〉 has received praise from both the media and viewers since its release. “I thought throughout the viewing. It truly shines brilliantly. It’s a movie that makes you feel good to the point of regretting the two hours that flew by.” (Herald Economy, reporter Son Mi-jung), “Capturing the fresh and pure heart of high school students, it evokes everyone’s first love memories.” (Within News, reporter Kim Young-sik), “A fresh and adorable romance that only Netflix can present.” (iMBC Entertainment, reporter Kim Kyung-hee), “It perfectly reflects the small but desperate feelings of that time that everyone has experienced at least once.” (TV Daily, reporter Choi Ha-na), “It’s truly a clean K-youth drama that makes you keep saying 'cute' throughout.” (The Fact, reporter Kim Saetbyeol), “The epitome of a fresh youth romance.” (Sports Seoul, reporter Seo Ji-hyun), “A work that everyone can relate to and gain a happy energy from.” (MHN Sports, reporter Jang Min-soo) - all of which evoke memories of thrilling crushes and the sparkling friendships of that time, receiving enthusiastic acclaim for this refreshing youth romance.

The unreleased stills and behind-the-scenes footage released together capture everything from the explosive excitement of the memorable scenes in 〈Love Untangled〉 to the cheerful energy felt on set. First, Yoon-seok (Gong Myung) is seen with a tense expression at the hospital, showing an unusual atmosphere that makes one curious about what has happened to him. After the Seoul Magic Straight, Se-ri (Shin Eun-soo) transforms with flowing long hair, and her confident appearance facing the school’s popular guy Kim Hyun (Cha Woo-min) amplifies curiosity about whether Se-ri's confession operation will succeed. From Yoon-seok surprising Se-ri in a teddy bear costume to the joyful moments spent at Gwangalli Beach, their scenes convey cute and fresh excitement, making viewers smile. Meanwhile, the serious expressions of Gong Myung and Shin Eun-soo monitoring the filming scene give a glimpse into their unique passion and effort that enabled vibrant performances unified with their characters. Additionally, the appearance of Yoon Sang-hyun as Seong-rae, transformed into Lee Bang-won from the drama [Tears of the Dragon], and the perfect recreation of the 90s style by ‘Sol.Bang.Ul’, along with Choi Gyu-ri as Masol-ji, Lee So-i as Bang Ha-young, and Son Hee-rim as Jeong Da-ul, brings a sense of nostalgia. The rich curly hair of Shin Eun-soo and her rival Ko In-jeong played by Kang Mi-na, along with director Nam Gung-seon, enhance the charming appeal unique to 〈Love Untangled〉. Furthermore, the group photos taken in the classroom and during the school trip convey a refreshing and vibrant energy, hinting at the cheerful and laughter-filled atmosphere of the filming set.