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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