Some K-dramas feel like a mirror, and Love Untangled 2025 is one of them. Set in 1998 Busan, it follows Park Se-ri, a 19-year-old whose frizzy, tangled hair shapes her confidence. But beyond hair, it’s about first love, whispered secrets, squeaky sneakers, and school uniforms that are now fuelling today’s retro fashion trends. Nostalgic, sweet, and a little messy, this K-drama proves why 90s style still feels fresh.
What Love Untangled is All About
This Netflix teen romance follows Park Se-ri (Shin Eun-soo), a high school girl insecure about her curly, frizzy hair. She believes that if it were straight like her twin sister’s, she could finally confess to her crush, Kim Hyun (Cha Woo-min).
Her life changes when transfer student Han Yun-seok (Gong Myung) appears. His mother owns a salon with the famous “Seoul magical straightening treatment,” and Se-ri dreams of that sleek look. She helps him with errands after his injury, hoping for the treatment in return. But as their bond grows, Se-ri learns beauty isn’t about transformation, it’s about acceptance.
Style & 90s Fashion that Makes You Want to Dress Up
Love Untangled nails retro vibes with uniforms, casual layers, and sporty fits. Here are the standout looks you’ll want to copy:
School Uniform & Casual 90s
Se-ri’s white sailor-collar shirt with a navy ribbon and skirt keeps it sharp yet timeless.
Varsity Boyfriend Look
Kim Hyun (Cha Woo-Min) rocks a navy varsity pullover with a striped V-neck collar, layered over a plain white T-shirt for a relaxed school look. Light-wash jeans add a casual vibe, while a navy Nike duffle bag completes the outfit. Sporty, simple, and effortlessly retro.
The Retro Duffle Coat
Han Yun-Seok (Gong Myung) wears the iconic tteokbokki coat (duffle coat), a true Korean retro staple. Layered with a striped shirt and chunky cable-knit sweater, it gives him a smart yet posh look that feels straight out of a vintage yearbook.
White-Themed Girl Group Fit
The girls step out in coordinated white outfits with cargo pants, chain belts, bold hair accessories and hand warmers. A total throwback to early K-pop stage styling. Edgy, playful, and very 90s idol-inspired.
Effortless Everyday Look
Park Se-ri (Shin Eun-soo) layers a light button-down shirt, over a darker long-sleeved top with dark wide-leg trousers and a woven bag that brings a bohemian edge, and is perfect for daily wear.
Sporty Windbreaker Style
Hyun’s white zip-up with red-and-blue accents screams 90s athletic chic.
Classic Gym Class Style
Blue ringer tee + matching shorts = nostalgic sportswear done right.
Casual Golf Attire
Park Se-ri (Shin Eun-soo) nails sporty chic with a dark polo shirt tucked into knee-length black pleated shorts, and a black baseball cap. Neat and perfect for a day on the course.
Final Thoughts & Why You Should Watch Love Untangled
It’s sweet, funny, nostalgic, honest, and fashion-packed. The message? True beauty isn’t about changing your appearance to fit someone else’s standard, but about embracing imperfections. The right person will love you not despite your quirks but because of them. The acting is warm, the setting vivid, and the styling envy-worthy.
Conclusion
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