Valentine’s Day is here, and whether you’re cuddling up with a partner or enjoying a solo movie night, setting the right mood is key. Instead of just chocolates, why not add a rom-com marathon to the mix? With the perfect blend of love and laughter, these films make for a heartwarming valentine must-watch list. From nostalgic coming-of-age stories to time-looping wedding romances, we’ve rounded up five rom-coms to set the tone and surely are bound to be your cup of tea. So tuck in, fluff your pillows, and let the romance begin! To all the hopeless romantics out there, this one’s for you.

On Your Wedding Day (2018)

With K-dramas flooding our screens in recent years, this lovely Korean film might have gone unnoticed by some. When Woo-yeon receives a wedding invitation from his first love from high school, he can’t help but take a trip down memory lane as a ten-year friendship unravels before our eyes in the form of flashbacks. Young love, heartbreak, inopportune timing and eventual growth— the film presents the real parts of a relationship, without losing its light-hearted charm.

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)

As the first installment in the franchise of the same name, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before feels like a return to the classic rom-coms we grew to love. Lara Jean (Lana Condor) has been writing secret love letters to her crushes and locking them away— until one unexpected day when the letters are mysteriously sent out to the objects of her affection. To avoid a series of uncomfortable situations, Lara Jean and Peter (Noah Centineo), a letter recipient and former childhood crush, decide to fake a relationship. What’s in it for him? He wants to make his ex-girlfriend jealous. But as they help each other out, their relationship doesn’t seem all that fictional after all.

Our Times (2015)

As a sucker for Asian cinema, we warmly recommend that you take the time to sit down and watch it. Lin Truly lives a lonely life as an employee in an office where she stumbles upon an old cassette tape that transports her back to her high school days. She reminisces about her high school life when she and Hsu Tai Yu, the school’s notorious student, fall in love with each other. As a teenage girl, she had a crush on the school’s most popular boy, but a twist of fate entangles her with the rebellious troublemaker Hsu Tai Yu.

Always Be My Maybe (2019)

If you love Mariah Carey reference, this one’s for you. Childhood best friends Sasha (Ali Wong) and Marcus (Randall Park) reconnect after 15 years apart. She’s now a successful celebrity chef, while he’s a laid-back musician still living in his hometown. As they navigate their rekindled friendship, old feelings resurface, leading to a witty and heartwarming love story. With its fresh take on rom-com tropes and strong Asian American representation, Always Be My Maybe delivers both laughs and feels.

Congrats My Ex! (2023)

This Thai-Indian romantic comedy follows a wedding planner, Risa, who unexpectedly finds herself in charge of organizing her ex’s wedding. As if that weren’t complicated enough, she has to enlist the help of another ex, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps. Packed with fake dating, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a vibrant mix of Thai and Indian culture (including a Bollywood-style dance sequence), this film guarantees laughs and a touch of chaos.

Whether you’re a sucker for tearjerking romance or just here for the comedy, these films are perfect for setting the Valentine’s Day mood. So dim the lights, press play, and let the romance (and laughter) fill the air. After all, there’s nothing better than a love story—especially one with a happy ending! Happy valentines day!