The Korean romantic comedy 'Love Untangled' has successfully climbed to the number one position on Netflix's weekly non-English movies chart, marking a significant achievement for Korean cinema on the global streaming platform. The film made an impressive leap from its initial third-place debut to claim the top spot, demonstrating strong international appeal and viewership growth.
According to Netflix's latest viewing data for the week ending September 7, 'Love Untangled' garnered an impressive 8.2 million views worldwide. This substantial viewership figure allowed the Korean film to significantly outperform its closest competitor, the German erotic thriller 'Fall For Me,' which recorded 5.4 million views during the same period. The nearly 3 million view gap between the top two films highlights the strong performance of the Korean production.
The Netflix original film, which premiered on the streaming platform on August 29, tells the heartwarming story of Se-ri, portrayed by actress Shin Eun-soo. The 19-year-old protagonist is depicted as a lovestruck teenager who becomes obsessed with straightening her perpetually frizzy hair. Her ultimate goal is to perfect her appearance before mustering the courage to confess her feelings to her high school crush, Kim Hyun, played by actor Cha Woo-min.
The success of 'Love Untangled' is part of a broader trend of Korean content dominating Netflix's international charts. In the non-English television shows category, three Korean programs secured positions in the top ten rankings for the same week. 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' claimed the second position, while 'Beyond the Bar' took third place, and 'Queen Mantis' rounded out the Korean representation at seventh place.
This achievement underscores the continued global appetite for Korean entertainment content, following the international success of previous Korean productions on the platform. The film's rise from third to first place within just over a week demonstrates the growing international recognition and appreciation for Korean storytelling and production quality in the romantic comedy genre.
