Netflix has just dropped a 90s-set romantic comedy that has already shattered viewing records within a fortnight of its release.
The South Korean production, set in 1998, centres on 19 year old student Park Se-ri (portrayed by Shin Eun-soo) who is preparing to make the most crucial declaration of her life.
She becomes involved with transfer student Han Yoon-seok (Gong Myung), sparking a tender teenage romance.
The film is titled Love Untangled, and it has already claimed the top position on the Non-English Film chart with 8.2 million viewers.
Enthusiasts have flocked to IMDb to share their opinions, with hannynorbert awarding it a perfect 10/10 rating.
They commented: « This movie archives everything it aims for. You would think you have seen it all as far as high-school love stories are concerned, right? You are right – and you are wrong.
« It was a great idea to put this story back into the 90s. Without any spoilers, the greatest twist in the film is partly thanks to that era.
« All in all, this movie is a real little gem, so do not believe any negative reviews! Hats of to everyone that took part in the making! 10/10. »
Another admirer celebrated the nostalgic atmosphere, with arinadwo noting: « As the story goes, it appears that the film use similar K-Drama template which is friend to lover.
« But the best thing is the nostalgic vibes of late 1990s school and love live. It appears innocents, sweets, and overall far from the toxic and buzzing social medias.
« There are bunch of references, such as paper crane wish, Pager, film cameras, songs, to unique hairstyles. It add various fun elements to the rather simple storytelling. »
Hazard111 praised it as « simple yet heartwarmingly wholesome », sharing: « Now this is just a simple story there’s no big plot twists or conflict for every character but it does give your heart a tug.
« I actually teared up watching this when they dug a little deep putting thorns in the plot lines which helped give more depth to our main leads. Because they needed it. If this was a series would’ve hit so much more. »
Love Untangled is on Netflix
