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Season 1 – Twenty Five Twenty One

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In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teenage fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life.
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Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim (Substack) 07/26/2023
3.5/4
The burgeoning romance in “Twenty-Five Twenty-One” is based on a strong friendship. But some viewers have pointed out that the K-drama would’ve been more effective if the female lead character hadn’t been underage when they met. Go to Full Review Pierce Conran South China Morning Post 04/20/2022
4/5
an emotional, endearing and frequently hysterical journey, with only one major misstep that came late in the game. Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media 03/01/2022
3/5
Bubbly, spirited, youthful, Twenty Five Twenty One asks how people can follow their youthful dreams when the world has other plans. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 02/15/2022
Twenty-Five Twenty-One defies most of the clichés we see in romantic K-dramas and sets up a series with an expansive but very intimate storyline. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ella c Oct 27 i love the series overall! the characters and the plot was just chefs kiss to me personally. i need a season two really bad though. See more Margie P Sep 25 It was too good to end without a proper ending. See more av 8 May 28 A romance unfolding between the then 18-year-old Na Hee-do and 22-year-old Baek Yi-Jin—you'd think. But it is also a romance of life. Dreams against the currents of hardships, in a boat of newfound friendship and love. The most beautiful element of the story is the character growth witnessed throughout the series. Min-chae portrayed by Choi Myeong-bin is shown going through her athletic prodigy of a mom's high school diary just as she is about to give up on ballet. It transports us to an earlier world, where youth and caprice filled Hee-do's world. Na Hee-do, a gifted fencer, played by Kim Tae-ri, is on her way to take on the world—and she is not going to let anything stop her—not even her discouraging,, belittling mother. Her performance is nothing short of amazing. I did not particularly love Baek Yi-jin's cowardly character, portrayed by Nam Joo-hyuk. Ko Yu-rim (Bona), Moon Ji-woong (Choi Hyun-wook) and Ji Seung-wan (Lee Ju-myoung) were incredibly beautiful characters where the casting was the icing on the cake. Nearly every single character surprised me with their arc. It puts an emphasis on how one should never be too quick to judge a book by its cover. There is no particular plot that unfolds here in Twenty-Five Twenty-One—just life that seems to be happening. Fictitious, yet so real. Charming, yet raw and moving. The shots feel like a slice of watermelon in the middle of summer. Fair warning—if you just want a dorky, unrealistic, romantic fantasy, this one is not for you. See more bkuu i Apr 15 Gut wrenchingly beautiful. You gotta watch it! See more lillo p 05/12/2024 Falo tranquilamente, é o melhor dorama que já vi. See more Holly S 12/27/2023 Muito bom mesmo, achei esse final realista excelente e que história linda! See more Read all reviews
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Kim Tae-ri

Na Hui-do

Nam Joo-hyuk

Baek Ijin

Kim Ji-yeon

Go Yurim

Choi Hyun-wook

Moon Ji-ung

Lee Joo-myung

Ji Seung-wan

Seo Jae-hee

Shin Jae-gyeong

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 12, 2022 Episode 1 When the IMF financial crisis threatens to obliterate Na Hee-do's dreams, she sets out to get herself transferred to another school with a fencing program. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 13, 2022 Episode 2 Though taken aback by Ko Yu-rim's cold attitude, Hee-do gives it her best in their first face-off; more of Back Yi-jin's situation comes into focus. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 19, 2022 Episode 3 When a fortuitous opportunity presents itself, Hee-do begs her coach for extra training; an unanticipated visitor comes around hoping to see Yi-jin. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 20, 2022 Episode 4 In exchange for a favor, Hee-do carries out a daily errand for Moon Ji-woong; she happens across a drunk Yi-jin after he fails another job interview. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 26, 2022 Episode 5 Hee-do takes one giant leap closer to her dream; she's eager to tell Yi-jin the good news -- but realizes he's disappeared without a trace. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 27, 2022 Episode 6 Tensions run high between Hee-do and Yu-rim before an important event; Yi-jin takes on a new assignment and spots a familiar face in the crowd. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 5, 2022 Episode 7 A frustrating media narrative dampens a monumental moment for Hee-do; Yi-jin chases down the only person who may be able to set things right. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 6, 2022 Episode 8 Hee-do perceives a growing distance between herself and Yi-jin, even as he moves back into the neighborhood; trouble at home adds to Yu-rim's stress. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 12, 2022 Episode 9 As Yu-rim's perspective on Hee-do shifts, so does her behavior; while Hee-do avoids seeing Yi-jin, he volunteers for a special documentary project. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 13, 2022 Episode 10 Under the guise of work, Yi-jin takes Hee-do and Yu-rim on a weekend getaway to the ocean and agrees to let Ji Seung-wan and Ji-woong tag along. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 19, 2022 Episode 11 Hee-do grows upset when her career-obsessed mother fails to keep a promise; Yi-jin helps out Ji-woong's plans for a grand gesture at a music festival. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 20, 2022 Episode 12 Unable to hold back from putting an end to a teacher's abusive behavior, Seung-wan stands her ground; Hee-do and Yu-rim support a distraught teammate. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 26, 2022 Episode 13 Warnings about allowing his personal ties to affect his work weigh heavily on Yi-jin; members of the school fencing team enter their last competition together. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 27, 2022 Episode 14 Shouldering the burdens of a sudden misfortune in her family, Yu-rim arrives at a decision that places her in hot water with the public. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 2, 2022 Episode 15 Hee-do finds herself opposite her most formidable opponent; Yi-jin is busier than ever after transferring to another department. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 3, 2022 Episode 16 In an emotionally charged exchange, Hee-do and Yi-jin confront the state of their relationship; Hee-do accidentally leaves her diary on a bus. Details

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Twenty Five Twenty One — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jeong Ji-hyeon
Screenwriter
Kwon Do-eun
Network
KRTVN
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Korean
Release Date
Feb 12, 2022
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