Netflix’s Love Untangled Brings 90s Nostalgia and Heart-Fluttering Romance This August

Set to make hearts race and smiles bloom this summer, Netflix’s upcoming YA romance Love Untangled will premiere on August 29.

Steeped in 90s nostalgia and brimming with first-love jitters, the film follows 19-year-old Park Se-ri (Shin Eun-soo) as she embarks on a mission to tame her perpetually frizzy hair before making a life-changing confession — only to find herself unexpectedly entangled with a mysterious transfer student, Han Yun-seok (Gong Myoung).

Netflix unveiled the first teaser trailer and poster, giving audiences a taste of this whimsical and heartfelt teen romance.

A Whimsical Glimpse Into Teenage Love

The poster captures Se-ri in a relatable struggle — straightening her stubborn curls — only to reveal colorful paper cranes and origami trinkets hidden within, a playful visual that perfectly mirrors the film’s quirky charm. The teaser trailer expands on this, showing Se-ri’s journey through tangled emotions, awkward confessions, and the thrill of young love.

Se-ri, well-versed in the bittersweet art of unrequited crushes, teams up with her friends to recruit new transfer student Yun-seok in “Operation Love” — a plan to help her confess to the school’s most popular boy, Kim Hyun (Cha Woo-min). But as the comedic mishaps pile up, so does the unexpected chemistry between Se-ri and Yun-seok, hinting at a tender love triangle that could change everything.

Love Untangled stars Gong Myoung, Shin Eun Soo, Cha Woo Min, and Youn Sang-hyun, whose fresh energy brings authenticity to the ups and downs of teenage romance. Directed by Namkoong Sun (Time to Be Strong, Ten Months), the film blends youthful vibrancy with moments of quiet emotional resonance, crafting a story that is both unpredictable and warmly familiar.

A Heartfelt Throwback to the 90s

Beyond its romance, Love Untangled is a visual time capsule. The film is set in 1998, complete with cassette tapes, 35mm film cameras, camcorders, and the unmistakable fashion and textures of the late 90s. The era’s retro vibe infuses every scene with an extra layer of charm, making it a nostalgic treat for older viewers while introducing younger audiences to the joys of analog-era romance.

With its mix of bubbly teen humor, heartfelt friendships, and a touch of vintage flair, Love Untangled captures the universal excitement, awkwardness, and vulnerability of first love. The cast’s chemistry — especially between Shin Eun-soo and Gong Myoung — promises plenty of moments that will make viewers swoon, laugh, and reminisce about their own tangled romances.

Mark your calendars: Love Untangled streams August 29, only on Netflix. Whether you’re in it for the nostalgic throwback, the fresh-faced cast, or the promise of an adorable love triangle, this is one K-romance you won’t want to miss.