Twenty Five Twenty OneTV-show · 2022
Okay, so if you're ready for a romance that will absolutely wreck you in the best way, this is it. It's got all the 'right person, wrong time' tension you could ever want, wrapped up in the most perfect nostalgic 90s aesthetic. You'll be rooting for Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin so hard, feeling every single one of their ups and downs. Plus, Nam Joo-hyuk doing his thing? We're not okay.
Twenty Five Twenty One is a K-drama set in South Korea during the late 1990s, a period marked by the IMF financial crisis. It follows the ambitious teenage fencer Na Hee-do as she strives to achieve her dreams despite the economic downturn. She crosses paths with Baek Yi-jin, a hardworking young man whose once-wealthy family lost everything, forcing him to take on various jobs to rebuild his life. The series chronicles their intertwined journeys of friendship, first love, and personal growth through the highs and lows of youth. It offers a nostalgic look at a pivotal time, exploring the challenges and joys of coming of age.
The story is set in 1998 and tells the stories of youth who find new direction and growth after having their dreams taken away. Two people first meet when they are 22 and 18 years old and fall in love years later when they turn 25 and 21.
