Twenty Five Twenty One
스물다섯 스물하나
📺 Basic Information
| Genre | Romance, Youth, Sports |
| Episodes | 16 Episodes |
| Platform | tvN / Netflix |
| Aired | February 12 - April 3, 2022 |
| Rating |
📖 Synopsis (Spoiler-Free!)
Set in 1998 during the IMF crisis in Korea, this youth romance follows aspiring fencer Na Hee-do and reporter Baek Yi-jin as they support each other through hardships. From meeting at 18 and 22 to falling in love at 21 and 25, this is their brilliant youth story filled with dreams, friendship, and first love.
👥 Main Cast & Characters
- Na Hee-do (Kim Tae-ri) - National fencing athlete
- Baek Yi-jin (Nam Joo-hyuk) - UBS sports reporter
- Ko Yu-rim (BONA) - Fencing athlete, Hee-do's rival
- Moon Ji-woong (Choi Hyun-wook) - Influencer
✨ Memorable Scenes & Quotes
First Meeting (Episode 1)
"I'm your fan"
Confession (Episode 6)
"I've come to like Na Hee-do"
Support (Episode 10)
"I want to be number one in your world"
🎵 Original Soundtrack
- "Starlight" - Taeyeon (Main OST)
- "Rainbow" - Zico (Youth anthem)
- "Twenty Five, Twenty One" - Jaurim (Theme song)
💠My Review & Rating
✅ Pros
- Great chemistry between Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk
- Nostalgic 90s setting
- Emotional youth narrative
- Fresh fencing theme
⚠️ Cons
- Controversial ending
- Some exaggerated scenes
🎬 If You Liked This? 3 Similar K-Dramas
- 1. Reply 1988 - 90s setting, youth romance
- 2. Start-Up - Youth growth story
- 3. Racket Boys - Sports youth drama