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

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 - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

시대는 쉽게 네 꿈을 뺏을 수 있어. (The times can easily take away your dreams.)

— Coach Yang Chan-mi

Context:

Said in Episode 1 when the school's fencing club is shut down due to a lack of funding.

Meaning:

This quote sets the stage for the entire series, highlighting the IMF crisis's power to derail individual lives regardless of talent or effort.

무지개는 필요 없어. 사랑이야. (I don't need a rainbow. It's love.)

— Na Hee-do

Context:

Episode 9, when Hee-do clarifies her feelings for Yi-jin after he describes their bond as a 'rainbow' of different emotions.

Meaning:

A rejection of the 'ambiguous' nature of their early connection in favor of a definitive, courageous declaration of feelings.

너는 존재만으로도 나를 위로해. (Your existence alone comforts me.)

— Baek Yi-jin

Context:

A recurring sentiment, notably emphasized in Episode 2 during their fountain scene.

Meaning:

Expresses the fundamental support system the two main characters provide for each other, where presence matters more than action.

모든 것이 영원할 것처럼 사랑했지만, 그 여름은 우리 것이었어. (I loved as if everything would last forever, but that summer was ours.)

— Na Hee-do (Adult)

Context:

The closing monologue of the series in Episode 16.

Meaning:

The final reflection on their relationship, acknowledging that while it ended, the experience was a precious possession they will always 'keep'.

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