Twenty Five Twenty One (2022)

Season 1

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.

Released Feb. 12, 2022 Episode 76 min 14+

Genres: Drama, Romance

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Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

Production Companies: Hwa and Dam Pictures, Studio Dragon

Network: tvN

Country: South Korea
Languages: Korean

IMDb 1591

8.6

/20479/

Trakt

/840/

TMDb

/296/

Letterboxd

4.3

/78994/

Tomatoes

Jung Jee-hyun
Director

Nam Joo-hyuk
Baek Yi-jin

Kim Tae-ri
Na Hee-do

Bona
Ko Yu-rim

Choi Hyun-wook
Moon Ji-woong

Lee Ju-myoung
Ji Seung-wan

Moon Woo-bin
Kang Ji-soo

Kim Hye-eun
Yang Chan-Mi

Choi Myeong-bin
Kim Min-Chae

7.0

S1E1 - Episode 1

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.

Feb. 12, 2022, midnight

8.7

S1E2 - Episode 2

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.

Feb. 13, 2022, midnight

8.0

S1E3 - Episode 3

When a fortuitous opportunity presents itself, Hee-do begs her coach for extra training. An unanticipated visitor comes around hoping to see Yi-jin.

Feb. 19, 2022, midnight

8.2

S1E4 - Episode 4

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.

Feb. 20, 2022, midnight

8.7

S1E5 - Episode 5

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.

Feb. 26, 2022, midnight

8.7

S1E6 - Episode 6

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.

Feb. 27, 2022, midnight

8.7

S1E7 - Episode 7

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.

March 5, 2022, midnight

8.3

S1E8 - Episode 8

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.

March 6, 2022, midnight

9.2

S1E9 - Episode 9

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.

March 12, 2022, midnight

9.0

S1E10 - Episode 10

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.

March 13, 2022, midnight

8.7

S1E11 - Episode 11

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.

March 19, 2022, midnight

8.7

S1E12 - Episode 12

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.

March 20, 2022, midnight