Love Untangled (literal title: History of Confession) is a 2025 teen romance film soon to be streamed on Netflix starting August 29, 2025. Set in late-90s Busan, South Korea, this romantic and emotional drama weaves coming-of-age nostalgia and poignant romance into a compelling package appealing to fans of youth dramas and K-cinema sensibilities.
Plot
Set in 1998, Love Untangled follows Park Se-Ri (Shin Eun-Soo), a 19-year-old high school student in Busan who’s never dared to confess her love due to her “untamable” curly hair, which she thinks sets her apart. Her long-time crush is Kim Hyun (Cha Woo-Min), the school’s heartthrob.
The arrival of Han Yoon-Seok (Gong Myung), a mysterious 20-year-old transfer student from Seoul who’s repeated a year and abandoned university ambitions, upends Se-Ri’s world. Though initially indifferent, Han Yoon-Seok soon finds himself involved in Se-Ri’s comic yet sincere efforts to confess her feelings. Se-Ri’s journey is further complicated by the competitive yet quirky Ko In-Jeong (Kang Mi-Na), who claims to know the secret of straight hair, and the loyal Baek Seong-Rae (Yoon Sang-Hyeon), her dependable friend and confidant. [Source: AsianWiki]
Love Untangled | Official Teaser
Cast & Characters
- Gong Myung as Han Yoon-Seok: The enigmatic, older transfer student with a mysterious past.
- Shin Eun-Soo as Park Se-Ri: The earnest protagonist hiding behind her wild hair and bigger dreams.
- Cha Woo-Min as Kim Hyun: The school heartthrob and object of Se-Ri’s affections.
- Yoon Sang-Hyeon as Baek Seong-Rae: Se-Ri’s helpful, good-hearted friend.
- Kang Mi-Na as Ko In-Jeong: Se-Ri’s rival who might possess the answer to her hair troubles.
If you love high school teen dramas, awkward crushes, and stories of self-acceptance, this film a heartwarming ride through nostalgia and the tender chaos of youth. The backdrop—1998 Busan—gives it an added layer of flavor, transporting audiences to Y2K Korea with relatable themes and a touch of whimsy.
The film stands out as a Netflix teen-romance film that captures the essence of growing up—complete with all its messiness and hope. A stellar young cast and its blend of humor, rivalry, and gentle life lessons make it one of 2025’s anticipated K-dramas for fans of heartfelt storytelling.
Love Untangled is a Netflix teen-romance movie that gets the coming-of-age experience just right, complete with all the mess and promise. A talented young cast and its mix of humor, rivalry, and gentle life lessons make it one of 2025’s anticipated K-dramas for fans of heartfelt storytelling.
