: Set against the backdrop of the 1998 IMF financial crisis, it follows the romantic and personal growth of a teenage fencer and a young man rebuilding his life.
A deep and poignant exploration of youth, "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of South Korea's 1998 IMF financial crisis. It follows Na Hee-do, a passionate high school fencer whose dreams are threatened when her team is disbanded, and Baek Yi-jin, a former heir to a wealthy family who is forced to rebuild his life after his family's bankruptcy. twenty five twenty one new
Directed by Jung Ji-hyun and written by Kwon Do-eun, the tvN and Netflix original captured the hearts of global audiences through the poignant storytelling of high school fencer Na Hee-do (Kim Tae-ri) and resilient reporter Baek Yi-jin (Nam Joo-hyuk). Set against the backdrop of the late-1990s IMF financial crisis, the series brilliantly depicted how "the times" can both forge and fracture the most precious relationships. : Set against the backdrop of the 1998
[ 1998 ] The IMF Financial Crisis Hits │ ┌──────────────────┴──────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ Na Hee-do (18) Baek Yi-jin (22) Fencing club gets disbanded Family business goes bankrupt │ │ └──────────────────┬──────────────────┘ ▼ [ The Bond ] Mutual Hope, Healing & Growth │ ┌──────────────────┴──────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ [ 2001 ] [ 2021 ] Ages 25 & 21 Peak Love Adult Recollection Bittersweet Parting Bittersweet Legacy 1. Healing the "Congratulations on Your Wedding" Trauma Directed by Jung Ji-hyun and written by Kwon
The visual representation of the 90s is beautiful.
Choi Hyun-wook has continued to build on his success, starring in other notable projects like “D.P. 2” and “My Dearest Nemesis,” further establishing himself as a rising star. Similarly, Lee Joo-myung (Ji Seung-wan) has been expanding her acting portfolio, appearing in the 2025 drama “My Youth”.