A nostalgic coming-of-age drama pulsating with the bittersweet ache of fleeting youth, where the glint of a fencing blade reflects the resilient light of dreams amidst the shadows of a changing era.
Twenty Five Twenty One
스물다섯 스물하나
Cast:
Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Bona, Choi Hyun-wook, Lee Ju-myoung
Drama
Twenty Five Twenty One - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
90s Cultural Parallels
The show features numerous period-accurate props like Bleepers (beepers), cassette tapes, and the 'Full House' manhwa, serving as nostalgia triggers for the older audience and world-building for the younger.
Jaurim's Song Lyrics
The lyrics 'I thought it would last forever, our 25 and 21' directly mirror the ages the couple breaks up, a detail fans noted early on as a hint to the ending.
Cameo by Choi Tae-joon
He appears as Hee-do's short-term boyfriend, providing a comedic contrast to the serious nature of her bond with Yi-jin.