Twenty Five Twenty One
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
Twenty Five Twenty One

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12 February 2022 — 03 April 2022 South Korea 1 season 16 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (297)
Cast: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Bona, Choi Hyun-wook, Lee Ju-myoung
Drama
The Resilience of Dreams in Crisis The Bittersweet Nature of First Love Sportsmanship and Rivalry Nostalgia and Memory The Weight of Responsibility

Twenty Five Twenty One - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

Episode 2: The Secret to Happiness

S1E2

Hee-do takes a distraught Yi-jin to her old school and turns on the water fountains, promising him that when they are together, they can be 'secretly happy' for a moment.

Significance:

This establishes their unique bond as a refuge from the harsh reality of the IMF crisis.

Episode 7: The Controversial Gold

S1E7

Hee-do wins her first gold medal against Yu-rim, but the win is marred by a judging controversy and public backlash claiming she stole the victory.

Significance:

A turning point that tests Hee-do's mental strength and highlights the cruelty of public perception and the sports media.

Episode 10: The Beach Trip

S1E10

The core five friends go on a spontaneous trip to the beach, capturing a rare moment of pure, collective youth.

Significance:

Acts as the emotional high point of the series' 'summer' phase, making the later separation more poignant.

Episode 14: The Traitor's Choice

S1E14

To pay off her father's legal debts, Yu-rim decides to take a lucrative offer to fence for Russia, leading the Korean public to label her a 'traitor'.

Significance:

Demonstrates the show's theme of extreme sacrifice for family and cements the bond between Hee-do and Yu-rim.

Episode 16: Goodbye, 25 21

S1E16

Yi-jin's transfer to New York as a war correspondent creates an insurmountable distance. They share a painful, realistic breakup in their tunnel.

Significance:

The series finale that provides closure by revealing how the past version of themselves 'met' one last time through the recovered diary.