Twenty Five Twenty One
Twenty Five Twenty One
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Twenty Five Twenty One

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

8.5 / 10 · 343 votes
TV-14
2022
~1h 15m / ep
1 season
16 episodes
Drama

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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Seasons

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.

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    7.5
    12-02-20221h 16m

    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.

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    8.7
    13-02-20221h 15m

    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.

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    8.0
    19-02-20221h 11m

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

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    8.2
    20-02-20221h 15m

    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.

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    8.7
    26-02-20221h 17m

    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.

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    8.7
    27-02-20221h 15m

    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.

  • Episode 7

    7.Episode 7

    8.7
    05-03-20221h 13m

    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.

  • Episode 8

    8.Episode 8

    8.3
    06-03-20221h 13m

    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.

  • Episode 9

    9.Episode 9

    9.2
    12-03-20221h 13m

    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.

  • Episode 10

    10.Episode 10

    9.0
    13-03-20221h 11m

    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.

  • Episode 11

    11.Episode 11

    8.7
    19-03-20221h 17m

    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.

  • Episode 12

    12.Episode 12

    8.7
    20-03-20221h 15m

    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.

  • Episode 13

    13.Episode 13

    8.7
    26-03-20221h 15m

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

  • Episode 14

    14.Episode 14

    8.7
    27-03-20221h 19m

    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.

  • Episode 15

    15.Episode 15

    8.3
    02-04-20221h 29m

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

  • Episode 16

    16.Episode 16

    8.3
    03-04-20221h 30m

    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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