Twenty Five Twenty One

TV-14

16 episodes1 season

US Release

Overview:

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.

Created by:

Jung Jee-hyun & Kwon Do-eun

Status:

Ended

Language:

Korean

First air date:

2/12/2022

Last air date:

4/3/2022

Key words:

competition
workaholic
fencing
friendship
sword fight
romance
flashback
coming of age
family
financial crisis
inspiring
1990s
broken promise
athlete
inspirational
intimate
enemies to friends
romantic drama
amused

Seasons

Season 1

16 Episodes

Cast

Kim Tae-ri

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Na Hee-do

Nam Joo-hyuk

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Baek Yi-jin

Bona

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Ko Yu-rim

Choi Hyun-wook

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Moon Ji-woong

Lee Ju-myoung

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Ji Seung-wan

Kim Hye-eun

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Yang Chan-mi

Choi Myeong-bin

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Kim Min-chae

Joo Bo-young

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Lee Ye-ji

Choi Min-yeong

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Baek Yi-hyun

Kim So-hyun

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Adult Na Hee-do

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Reviews (1)

CarsonTrent
Written 2 year(s) ago
10
*** WARNING MILD SPOILERS ***

Title: An incredible achievement in capturing that fleeting moment in young love when all seems infinite until it isn't and "controlling the distance" in life and sports

This series is one of the most moving coming of age stories I have watched in my life. In my opinion it should be viewed by a more mature audience of 30+, as most of the second half takes place in that bitter-sweet spot where life is no longer filled with possibilities but where youth is still close enough to be seen through a lens colored in a less pinkish hue than the first time around and properly analyzed in order to go on towards middle age and beyond.

Kim Tae Ri gives life to one of the most memorable characters I have ever seen in film or TV (I am including here all that Hollywood has ever done).

10* quality drama which is NOT for teenagers.

The only TV show that is close to this one in depth and wisdom is the masterpiece "My Mister" 2018, another k drama with Lee Seon Kyoon and IU.

I'll end with another quote from this show:"You can't live in this World if you only know how to break". Highly recommended!