Twenty Five Twenty One
Season 1
February 12, 2022
16Episodes
8.5
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.
Episodes
1. Episode 1
7.0
February 12, 2022
76 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Park Jin-soo, Jung Yoo-min, Kim Tae-yoo, Lee Ki-bbeum, Song Young-joo
2. Episode 2
8.7
February 13, 2022
75 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Shin Ga-eun, Lim Yong-soon, Kang Hak-soo, Park Bu-keon, Hyeon Jin
3. Episode 3
8.0
February 19, 2022
71 min
When a fortuitous opportunity presents itself, Hee-do begs her coach for extra training. An unanticipated visitor comes around hoping to see Yi-jin.
Guest Stars:
Moon Woo-bin, Bang Eun-jeong, Jeon Se-yong, You Euna, Seo Young-sam
4. Episode 4
8.2
February 20, 2022
75 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Jung Yong-ju, Moon Woo-bin, Bang Eun-jeong, Ok Joo-ri, Jeon Soo-hwan
5. Episode 5
8.7
February 26, 2022
77 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Jung Chung-gu, Seo Jeong-bin, Yeon Seung-bin, Kim Ha-ru, Lee Seon-gu
6. Episode 6
8.7
February 27, 2022
75 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Choi Tae-joon, Lee Seon-gu, Lee Dong-kyu, Jung Hyung-suk, Seok-hee
7. Episode 7
8.7
March 5, 2022
73 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Baek Suk-kwang, Lee Jung-ok, Ok Ye-rin, Kim Ha-ru, Lee Seon-gu
8. Episode 8
8.3
March 6, 2022
73 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Ok Joo-ri, Bae Seong-il, Jeon Yeong, Lee Jun-hee, Park Eun-young
9. Episode 9
9.2
March 12, 2022
73 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Park Jung-pyo, Jung Hyung-suk, Park Yoon, Cho Min-wook, Yoo Min-joo
10. Episode 10
9.0
March 13, 2022
71 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Kim Bum-joon, Park Jung-pyo, Jung Hyung-suk, Park Yoon, Cho Min-wook
11. Episode 11
8.7
March 19, 2022
77 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Baek Suk-kwang, Ok Joo-ri, Ok Ye-rin, Kyung Da-eun, Lee Kyung-oh
12. Episode 12
8.7
March 20, 2022
75 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Choi Tae-joon, Kim Bum-joon, Jo Nam-hee, Jung Hyung-suk, Yoon Se-woong
13. Episode 13
8.7
March 26, 2022
75 min
Warnings about allowing his personal ties to affect his work weigh heavily on Yi-jin. The school fencing team enters their last competition together.
Guest Stars:
Ok Joo-ri, Jung Hyung-suk, Ji Hyun-woo, Kang Sung-hwa, Im Woo-chan
14. Episode 14
8.7
March 27, 2022
79 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Ri Min, Yang Eun-sol, Kim Jang-hwan, So Jun-seong, Na Ho-won
15. Episode 15
8.3
April 2, 2022
89 min
Hee-do once again finds herself opposite her most formidable opponent. Yi-jin is busier than ever after transferring to another department.
Guest Stars:
Kim Si-kook, Kim Joo-ah, Park Yong, Lee Sung-il, Ha Seung-yeon
