Twenty Five Twenty One
“When we were 18, we first called each other by name. At 21, we fell in love.”
In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life.
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First Aired: 2/12/2022
Languages: Korean
Created by: Jung Jee-hyun, Kwon Do-eun
Type: Scripted
Production
tvNCompanies: Hwa&Dam Pictures, Studio Dragon
Countries: South Korea
Where to watch · US
Seasons
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.
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CarsonTrent
*** WARNING MILD SPOILERS *** Title: An incredible achievement in capturing that fleeting moment in young love when all seems infinite until it isn't and "controlling the distance" in life and sports This series is one of the most moving coming of age stories I have watched in my life. In my opinion it should be viewed by a more mature audience of 30+, as most of the second half takes place in that bitter-sweet spot where life is no longer filled with possibilities but where youth is still close enough to be seen through a lens colored in a less pinkish hue than the first time around and properly analyzed in order to go on towards middle age and beyond. Kim Tae Ri gives life to one of the most memorable characters I have ever seen in film or TV (I am including here all that Hollywood has ever done). 10* quality drama which is NOT for teenagers. The only TV show that is close to this one in depth and wisdom is the masterpiece "My Mister" 2018, another k drama with Lee Seon Kyoon and IU. I'll end with another quote from this show:"You can't live in this World if you only know how to break". Highly recommended!
