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Twenty Five Twenty One

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Twenty-Five Twenty-One is a poignant and visually stunning drama set against the backdrop of South Korea's financial market in 1998. It follows the intertwined lives of Baek Yi-jin, a young fencer with dreams of the Olympics, and Na Hee-do, a talented but financially struggling artist. The series beautifully captures youthful ambition, first love, and the challenges of pursuing ones passions. Its soundtrack is particularly noteworthy.

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What year is Twenty-Five Twenty-One set in?

Much of Twenty-Five Twenty-One is set around the 1998 Asian financial crisis in South Korea. That backdrop shapes Baek Yi-jin's family collapse and Na Hee-do's struggle to keep fencing after her school team is cut.

Who plays Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin?

Kim Tae-ri plays fencer Na Hee-do, and Nam Joo-hyuk plays Baek Yi-jin. The drama uses their age gap and changing life stages to build a relationship that is not just a standard school romance.

Is Twenty-Five Twenty-One mainly a sports drama?

Fencing is central, especially through Na Hee-do's rivalry and friendship with Go Yu-rim. But the series is also about youth, financial pressure, journalism, friendship, and looking back at choices from adulthood.

How many episodes does Twenty-Five Twenty-One have?

The tvN drama has 16 episodes. It aired in 2022 and later reached international viewers through Netflix in many regions.