description Twenty-Five Twenty-One Overview
Twenty-Five Twenty-One is a South Korean melodrama set in 1998 focusing on three childhood friends navigating adolescence and pursuing their dreams of becoming professional baseball players. The drama highlights youthful ambition, first love, and the challenges of growing up amidst significant social change. It’s notable for its nostalgic portrayal of late 90s Korea and is particularly appealing to viewers interested in coming-of-age stories and Korean sports dramas.
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Twenty-Five Twenty-One ranks #16 of 17 in the Melodrama ranking, behind It's Okay That's Love, ahead of Eternal Love (Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms).
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Is Twenty-Five Twenty-One about baseball players?
No. Its central athlete is Na Hee-do, a teenage fencer who joins the team of her rival, Ko Yu-rim. Baek Yi-jin is a young man rebuilding his life after his family loses its wealth during South Korea's financial crisis.
Why is the drama called Twenty-Five Twenty-One?
The title refers to the ages at which Baek Yi-jin and Na Hee-do reach a defining stage in their relationship. Their story begins earlier, when they first meet at ages 22 and 18.
Who plays Hee-do and Yi-jin?
Kim Tae-ri plays fencer Na Hee-do, and Nam Joo-hyuk plays aspiring reporter Baek Yi-jin. Bona of WJSN plays Hee-do's fencing rival and eventual friend, Ko Yu-rim.
How many episodes does Twenty-Five Twenty-One have?
The series has 16 episodes and originally aired on tvN in 2022. It was also distributed internationally through Netflix.
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