Twenty Five Twenty One

Twenty Five Twenty One

스물다섯 스물하나

When we were 18, we first called each other by name. At 21, we fell in love.

Ended First aired 12/Feb/2022 South Korea Korean 1 season(s) 16 episode(s)
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In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life.
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Season 1 · Season 1
16 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Feb/2022
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Season Overview

The dreams of two young people are crushed by an overwhelming financial crisis in the 1990s. But when they reunite at the ages of 25 and 21, the spirited pair finds friendship and affection in times of adversity as they venture into adulthood together.

Season Overview

The dreams of two young people are crushed by an overwhelming financial crisis in the 1990s. But when they reunite at the ages of 25 and 21, the spirited pair finds friendship and affection in times of adversity as they venture into adulthood together.

S1E16
Episode 16
Air date: 03/Apr/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 90 min
Summary

In an emotionally charged exchange, Hee-do and Yi-jin confront the state of their relationship. Hee-do accidentally leaves her diary on a bus.

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In an emotionally charged exchange, Hee-do and Yi-jin confront the state of their relationship. Hee-do accidentally leaves her diary on a bus.

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S1E15
Episode 15
Air date: 02/Apr/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 89 min
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Hee-do once again finds herself opposite her most formidable opponent. Yi-jin is busier than ever after transferring to another department.

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Hee-do once again finds herself opposite her most formidable opponent. Yi-jin is busier than ever after transferring to another department.

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S1E14
Episode 14
Air date: 27/Mar/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 79 min
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Shouldering the burdens of a sudden misfortune in her family, Yu-rim arrives at a decision that places her in hot water with the public.

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Shouldering the burdens of a sudden misfortune in her family, Yu-rim arrives at a decision that places her in hot water with the public.

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S1E13
Episode 13
Air date: 26/Mar/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 75 min
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Warnings about allowing his personal ties to affect his work weigh heavily on Yi-jin. The school fencing team enters their last competition together.

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Warnings about allowing his personal ties to affect his work weigh heavily on Yi-jin. The school fencing team enters their last competition together.

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S1E12
Episode 12
Air date: 20/Mar/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 75 min
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Unable to hold back from putting an end to a teacher's abusive behavior, Seung-wan stands her ground. Hee-do and Yu-rim support a distraught teammate.

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Unable to hold back from putting an end to a teacher's abusive behavior, Seung-wan stands her ground. Hee-do and Yu-rim support a distraught teammate.

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S1E11
Episode 11
Air date: 19/Mar/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 77 min
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Hee-do grows upset when her career-obsessed mother fails to keep a promise. Yi-jin helps out Ji-woong's plans for a grand gesture at a music festival.

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Hee-do grows upset when her career-obsessed mother fails to keep a promise. Yi-jin helps out Ji-woong's plans for a grand gesture at a music festival.

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S1E10
Episode 10
Air date: 13/Mar/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 71 min
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Under the guise of work, Yi-jin takes Hee-do and Yu-rim on a weekend getaway to the ocean — and agrees to let Ji Seung-wan and Ji-woong tag along.

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Under the guise of work, Yi-jin takes Hee-do and Yu-rim on a weekend getaway to the ocean — and agrees to let Ji Seung-wan and Ji-woong tag along.

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S1E9
Episode 9
Air date: 12/Mar/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 73 min
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As Yu-rim's perspective on Hee-do shifts, so does her behavior. While Hee-do avoids seeing Yi-jin, he volunteers for a special documentary project.

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As Yu-rim's perspective on Hee-do shifts, so does her behavior. While Hee-do avoids seeing Yi-jin, he volunteers for a special documentary project.

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S1E8
Episode 8
Air date: 06/Mar/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 73 min
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Hee-do perceives a growing distance between herself and Yi-jin, even as he moves back into the neighborhood. Trouble at home adds to Yu-rim's stress.

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Hee-do perceives a growing distance between herself and Yi-jin, even as he moves back into the neighborhood. Trouble at home adds to Yu-rim's stress.

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S1E7
Episode 7
Air date: 05/Mar/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 73 min
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A frustrating media narrative dampens a monumental moment for Hee-do. Yi-jin chases down the only person who may be able to set things right.

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A frustrating media narrative dampens a monumental moment for Hee-do. Yi-jin chases down the only person who may be able to set things right.

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S1E6
Episode 6
Air date: 27/Feb/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 75 min
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Tensions run high between Hee-do and Yu-rim before an important event. Yi-jin takes on a new assignment, and spots a familiar face in the crowd.

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Tensions run high between Hee-do and Yu-rim before an important event. Yi-jin takes on a new assignment, and spots a familiar face in the crowd.

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S1E5
Episode 5
Air date: 26/Feb/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 77 min
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Hee-do takes one giant leap closer to her dream. She's eager to tell Yi-jin the good news — but realizes he's disappeared without a trace.

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Hee-do takes one giant leap closer to her dream. She's eager to tell Yi-jin the good news — but realizes he's disappeared without a trace.

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S1E4
Episode 4
Air date: 20/Feb/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 75 min
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In exchange for a favor, Hee-do carries out a daily errand for Moon Ji-woong. She happens across a drunk Yi-jin after he fails another job interview.

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In exchange for a favor, Hee-do carries out a daily errand for Moon Ji-woong. She happens across a drunk Yi-jin after he fails another job interview.

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S1E3
Episode 3
Air date: 19/Feb/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 71 min
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When a fortuitous opportunity presents itself, Hee-do begs her coach for extra training. An unanticipated visitor comes around hoping to see Yi-jin.

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When a fortuitous opportunity presents itself, Hee-do begs her coach for extra training. An unanticipated visitor comes around hoping to see Yi-jin.

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S1E2
Episode 2
Air date: 13/Feb/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 75 min
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Though taken aback by Ko Yu-rim's cold attitude, Hee-do gives it her best in their first face-off. More of Back Yi-jin's situation comes into focus.

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Though taken aback by Ko Yu-rim's cold attitude, Hee-do gives it her best in their first face-off. More of Back Yi-jin's situation comes into focus.

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S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 12/Feb/2022 · Time: 21:10 · Runtime: 76 min
Summary

When the IMF financial crisis threatens to slash Na Hee-do's dreams, she sets out to get herself transferred to another school with a fencing program.

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When the IMF financial crisis threatens to slash Na Hee-do's dreams, she sets out to get herself transferred to another school with a fencing program.

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Kim Tae-ri
Kim Tae-ri
Na Hee-do
Nam Joo-hyuk
Nam Joo-hyuk
Baek Yi-jin
Bona
Bona
Ko Yu-rim
Choi Hyun-wook
Choi Hyun-wook
Moon Ji-woong
Lee Ju-myoung
Lee Ju-myoung
Ji Seung-wan
Kim Hye-eun
Kim Hye-eun
Yang Chan-mi
Choi Myeong-bin
Choi Myeong-bin
Kim Min-chae
Joo Bo-young
Joo Bo-young
Lee Ye-ji
Choi Min-yeong
Choi Min-yeong
Baek Yi-hyun
Kim So-hyun
Kim So-hyun
Adult Na Hee-do
Park Yoon-hee
Park Yoon-hee
Baek Sung-hak
Kim Young-sun
Kim Young-sun
Yi-jin's Mother
So Hee-jung
So Hee-jung
Seung-wan's Mother
Choi Tae-joon
Choi Tae-joon
Jung Ho-jin
Seo Jae-hee
Seo Jae-hee
Shin Jae-kyung
Lee Ye-jin
Lee Ye-jin
Park Han-sol
Heo Ji-na
Heo Ji-na
Yu-rim's Mother
Kim Dong-gyun
Kim Dong-gyun
Yu-rim's Father

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Kim Seung-ho
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Jung Jee-hyun
Jung Jee-hyun
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Kim Seon-tae
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Kim Young-kyu
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Heo Seok-won
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Park Hun-joo
Producer
Lim Ha-young
Lim Ha-young
Music
Taeil
Taeil
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Kwon Do-eun
Writer

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