Twenty Five Twenty One
When we were 18, we first called each other by name. At 21, we fell in love.
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.
Episodes
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.
1Episode 1
76 minFeb 12, 2022★ 7.5
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.
2Episode 2
75 minFeb 13, 2022
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.
3Episode 3
71 minFeb 19, 2022
When a fortuitous opportunity presents itself, Hee-do begs her coach for extra training. An unanticipated visitor comes around hoping to see Yi-jin.
4Episode 4
75 minFeb 20, 2022
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.
5Episode 5
77 minFeb 26, 2022
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.
6Episode 6
75 minFeb 27, 2022
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.
7Episode 7
73 minMar 5, 2022
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.
8Episode 8
73 minMar 6, 2022
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.
9Episode 9
73 minMar 12, 2022
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.
10Episode 10
71 minMar 13, 2022
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.
11Episode 11
77 minMar 19, 2022
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.
12Episode 12
75 minMar 20, 2022
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.
13Episode 13
75 minMar 26, 2022
Warnings about allowing his personal ties to affect his work weigh heavily on Yi-jin. The school fencing team enters their last competition together.
14Episode 14
79 minMar 27, 2022
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.
15Episode 15
89 minApr 2, 2022
Hee-do once again finds herself opposite her most formidable opponent. Yi-jin is busier than ever after transferring to another department.
16Episode 16
90 minApr 3, 2022
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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