Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)

Plot could have been better but the rest is ace!

Despite the disappointing non-disclosure in the plot and questionable change of the main leads' characters/personalities in about the last two episodes through the conflicts that arised, I genuinely enjoyed this kdrama a lot. Some may have strong opinions on the ending, and even though yes it mostly made the present scenes useless, the story really was about the youth and the relationship development with Heedo and Yijin as they grow up, so personally it didn’t ruin the show that much for me. I really can't hate it because of the deep connection I felt with the characters as I was watching, I really felt like I was growing up with them. I'm not a very emotional person, but this drama brought a lot of this out of me. Whether it was the nostalgia, relating to certain moments, or anything of that sort, the show will remain close to my heart. I'd actually like to consider it one of my top favorite kdramas- alongside Reply 1988 which made me very emotional too so I guess yall see the pattern of what I like lol. Other than the plot, everything else was really a work of art. The actors/casting were AMAZING, I loved them all so much and you could tell they formed a nice strong bond together which made the chemistry that much better. The cinematography and flashbacks in time added a lot into that nostalgic mood that I love and the sceneries are beautiful. Lastly, HUGE PRAISE TO THE SOUNDTRACKS!! I LOVEDDD all the soundtracks so so much, I really have no words for them. (Faves were Wonstein's, Bibi's, and Dk's of Seventeen osts.) I find myself forgetting a lot of soundtracks from kdramas or at least not focusing enough on them, but 25 21 allowed me to multitask in that while genuinely enjoying the songs and making them unforgettable. In regards, to rewatching value, I will admit if we actually had a better disclosure then the rating would have been way higher. In conclusion, the plot could have really been fixed but everything else being incredible owns up to those mistakes for me and I truly enjoyed it. If you're still reading, thank you so much for your time. <3 (ps. Plz be kind to me this is my first actual review here :') )

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5 stars if not for it's horrible turn

I would have given this drama 5 stars or even more if that was possible... if only it didn't change up like that in the last few episodes. The amount of plot holes in this drama is atrocious. Who is Min chae's dad if it was being built up and teased so much? Why did Na Hee Do forget about the beach scene? What about when when Her mom said she recently saw Baek Yijin? These are only a few unanswered questions. If they weren'tto be answered then adding it into the drama was completely unnecessary. The ending felt rushed and as if the writers let go of everything that was built up in the beginning. Baek Yijin and Hee do saying those things in the end like "we never supported eachother properly" that was in fact rubbish. People change but never that much, i felt like their entire individual personalitys changed and without explanation.

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About the ending!!

Am i completely satisfied/happy with the ending? No, absolutely not.
Was the ending justifiable? A 100% yes!!

I am very much mad and angry at others for not understanding what the story is about and how realistically it ended(though very much heartbreaking).
I seriously don't know why people commenting that the ending was rushed and bad, only because it was sad, even though the climax of 'what would happen to their relationship' was revealed earlier in the first episodes and you people choose to ignore it. Stop the hate just because the story/ending was not what you fantasized it to be.

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reality

i thought it is a healing drama that is why i watched it despite me having a hard time in real life. with the last 2 episodes, its very nerve wrecking. i am one of those people who loves unusual ending and if i was in the best position when i watched it, i might love it the first time i watch it. i grew to love the ending after some thought. its chracters and story line is very realistic so i cant blame the write. it even stick with the title 2521, their love at that time. i love it. super rewarchable. super relatable. i actually see myself to na hee do. very determined, stubborn to dreams, honest, transparent, always journal, looks extrovert but deep inside very introvert. i love it as the characters are very harmonious and so perfect *chef's kiss* nam joo hyuk and kim taeri's acting? wow speechless solid

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Great ending and the only ending it should have.

I absolutely love this show. I know some people don't like shows that have "sad ending" in my opinion, if this had a happy ending it would have been so forced and weird. Considering how their relationship started to fall apart by the end of the show.

The ML really was focusing on his career and in the beginning of the show he also had a clear goal in mind; was to help bring his family together. So the relationship, though was sweet, it was never gonna last
She didn't want to have someone who was rarely there and who couldn't be real with his feelings plus, considering she already went through the same thing with her mom, who was barely there for her.
Her mom always put work before anyone that includes her own daughter. I don't think the news channel ever even found that that one of the most famous fencer in Korea was the news caster's daughter. Pretty wild lol her mom was something else lol
The show is so well written though. All characters are amazing and super likeable. You get to know and love everyone

The FL here is super likeable, funny and caring and good ML as well.
He can actually act when the materials required him to.

The SFL is also good. Though, I didn't like her at first but as her story progressed , I learned more about her and her struggles and she ended becoming very likeable after she solved her issues with the FL and she got a happy ending. So, for people looking for a good or cliché relationship. There you go. I loved that she kept losing to the FL ??

I would definitely revisiting this show again in the future. I saw some people skipping last two episodes don't do that. You won't get the full story if you do.
It's not a sad ending, it is the perfect ending.
10/10

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Work hard for your dream!

Finally I find another series that keeps me up until 3 a.m.!
The girl who fences, the poor boy who works hard to become a great reporter, as well as their 3 friends. All great characters and actors.
In this series I rediscovered friendship, sacrifices, love, dreams and more.
There are many teachings in there: perseverance in realizing one's dreams, the support of friends in difficult situations, the sacrifice of children to repay their parents, hard work to get results, the will to fight injustices even at the cost of paying a high price, for example.
I liked "Na Hee Do", this girl who makes decisions, gives wise advice and has admirable perseverance.
I also liked "Baek Yi Jin" in the role of the unlucky boy who, when rich, finds himself poor and fights against adversity to get back on his feet. When they say "the sins of parents fall on their children".
So touching, I cried a lot.
Just a small note on the ending which remains open. Who knows if there will be a sequel?

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All love doesnt always work and its fine /good inspirational sports drama

This drama really made me ?? workout and exercise properly lol. Yes, it depicts the struggles of every sports person in the world, and how getting up from your injuries or trauma and giving a comeback, is something not at all easy. The teacher was supportive to train her, and i really appreciate the protagonists hardwork to train in fencing. All sports is not easy. When her life is going better, her love life is completely breaking apart. I really wanted them to workout but i guess some love is meant to be and others doesnt. It bring out the great message that the couple were together in their hardships but not in their most happiest moments or were able to spend time with them later. I guess some relationships does end up like that. Each has their own expectations and goals in life, i guess finding someone who appreciates you even in your happiest and saddest is the most important.

Other than that, the show was really funnyyy, especially the scene where she tries to draw and fix the comic book, and her embarrassed crying.

Overall, the drama breaks the convention of happy ending with the main couple and bring a diff plotline.

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YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS

No matter if you have been spoiled already, you just need to watch this drama. Everything is just so perfect and so refreshing. The love side is well structured we can see how the characters are developping their feelings for each other. And also if you want someting with memorable, cute and refreshing scene it’s just perfect. I think at first the age gap can be disturbing for some people. But it’s not very unhealthy in reality it’s not that disturbing. The characters are not in a relationship when na hee do is still a minor. Maybe some people will think it’s still weird but i think you should maybe watch it first cause it’s not unhealthy, really. On the friendship aspect, everything is just so cute, and so warming. And also the characters of na hee do is very endearing and admirable. Her personality, the way she always surpass herself, the way she is always trying and never giving up even when it’s difficult, even when she had nobody to cheered her up. The fact that she is the one that usually cheers everyone up so naturally! everything is so incredible and warming about her character while the characters of seung wan is very naturally funny and super relatable imo. And also the hidden messages behind the series. I think it helps a lot with confidence and self esteem , it’s kinda a boost for everyone. And there is also sad messages or sad things but it’s naturally the truth of this world we are living in! Everything is not perfect and how we want it to be but we should always go forward and keep trying and fighting for our dreams.



SPOIL ⚠️!! :
And also the relationship between na hee do and yi jin is litteraly « good person wrong timing » unfortunately. The last scene BROKE MY HEART.


PS: THE SOUNDTRACKS ARE SO FREAKING GOOD. LIKE, VERY SLOWLY BY BIBI OMG

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"Let's suffer together when we're in pain. It's 100 times better than being lonely alone."

A wonderful story with amazing acting from the characters. The flow of this drama from them being immature, young, stupid, broke kids to being mature, full of understanding, grown adults is lovely. I like the story of each character; they really portray the life of a teenager perfectly. You can connect with and appreciate all the individuals in this drama, from the main leads to the parents, coaches, friends, and more. This show deserves all the hype it received.

Out of all the characters, the one I love the most is Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri). A girl who does everything recklessly just to get what she wants and has everything in her way. She is the one to whom I relate the most. Seeing her personality grow makes me cry. Her friendship with her classmates, especially with her rival Ko Yu-Rim (Bona), and her relationship with Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk) are wonderful.

Youth will always be the best stage to try and be recklessly stupid. You will cry, laugh, and learn a lot from this drama. Worth watching and a 10/10.

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This drama should come with mental health trigger warning

What I like about this drama is the journey that I experienced watching from eps 1-14. We learn about how to not lose hope when we are facing with obstacles in life. How each of characters grow to became better person with each others help. The friendship they had is endearing through their ups and downs. Until suddenly came two last episodes with major heartbreak and betrayal.

I disliked how the writer seemed to dead set on making the ML relationship ends at any cost. The story is heading towards destruction of character building the ML build through out the previous 14 episodes. I personally don't mind a sad ending since it obviously a major hint from early episodes, but not that way. The ending has caused personal trauma that 3 weeks seems not yet able to forgo my heartache.

I felt betrayed by the writer. How could she made a potentially classic drama in the making to become one with depressed ending? A character with strong personality to be the first to run when facing the first, albeit major, obstacle in their relationship? Yet still cling onto the feeling she obviously still has after years passed? Even after 20 years, she looks miserable. No friends around, no loving husband.

In the world that is currently on depressed mode, drama is an escape and a thing that could help us to keep sane. Unfortunately, this drama fails to help me so. This is still a good drama, I would still recommend to watch it until episode 13-14. If you decided to do it, please proceed with caution. I hope you will have better experience than I do.

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Slice of life

Every moment in life is precious and nothing lasts forever, so enjoy these moments to the fullest before they fade away. Because even when everything you thought would be permanent changes, the memories you created will stay forever.

I've watched this drama twice already, the originality, the characters and the chemistry between friends and lovers is insane. There is no bad character in the drama, just everyone had their own issues and their own ways to get over them.

Na Hee Do, is my inspiration to lead my life, to love myself and my team more than anything. Her definition of love is what I will seek for myself and even try to find something of my own.

Although the ending is not the same as every drama, but then Twenty-five Twenty-one has never been anything like other dramas, I enjoyed and accepted that sometimes Time has it's way to play.

I laughed, cried and related to every emotion they were going through individually and as a couple and I couldn't have enjoyed the drama more. For me this The "Drama".

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I can't put into words how magnificent is this

Its my first review ever cuz I feel betraying this masterpiece if I don't talk about it
I can't put into words the amount of joy, love, sadness, happiness and despair I felt watching it
The production is perfect, photography, OST, script, acting... agh, everything is so well done that teleports you to another space-time
it's surely one of the best productions I ever watched and days after finishing it I can't spend more than 1 hour without letting my mind fly to Beak Yi-jin and Na Hee Do and their story
Their love, their pain, the reality that knocks on your door, the end of things that should be eternal, the glory of the youth and the painful choices of life
It was worth every second I spent watching

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