Drama: Twenty-Five Twenty-One
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 16
Aired: Feb 12, 2022 – Apr 3, 2022
Aired On: Saturday, Sunday
Duration: 1 hr. 15 min.
Content Rating: 15+ – Teens 15 or older
Genres: Romance, Life, Drama, Melodrama
Synopsis
Set in the backdrop of South Korea’s financial crisis, **Na Hee Do**, a passionate teen fencer, finds herself fighting for a place on the national team after her high school team is disbanded. Along the way, she crosses paths with **Baek Yi Jin**, a young man whose family loses everything due to the economic turmoil. Together, they navigate personal and professional challenges, exploring themes of dreams, perseverance, and love amidst adversity.
Cast
Main Roles
- Kim Tae Ri as Na Hee Do
- Nam Joo Hyuk as Baek Yi Jin
- Bona as Go Yu Rim
- Choi Hyun Wook as Moon Ji Ung
- Lee Joo Myung as Ji Seung Wan
Support Roles
- Seo Jae Hee as Shin Jae Kyung [Hee Do’s mother]
- Kim Hye Eun as Yang Chan Mi [Fencing coach]
- Joo Bo Young as Lee Ye Ji [Fencing club member]
- Lee Yea Jin as Park Han Sol [Fencing club member]
- Choi Myung Bin as Kim Min Chae [Hee Do’s daughter]
- Kim So Hyun as Older Na Hee Do
- Choi Min Yeong as Baek Yi Hyun [Yi Jin’s brother]
- Park Yoon Hee as Baek Seong Hak [Yi Jin’s father]
Guest Roles
- Park Jin Soo as Seo Hye Jin [Yi Jin’s mother] (Ep. 1)
- Jung Yoo Min as Hwang Bo Mi [Fencing teammate] (Ep. 1)
- Kim Tae Yoo as Kim Yoo Jin [Bo Mi’s friend] (Ep. 1)
- Lee Ki Bbeum as [Bo Mi’s friend] (Ep. 1)
- Song Young Joo as [Bo Mi’s friend] (Ep. 1)
- Yu Bee as [Yi Jin’s friend] (Ep. 1)
- Jang Young Hyun as [Yi Jin’s friend] (Ep. 1)
- Jang Yeon Woo as [Yi Jin’s friend] (Ep. 1)
- Jung Yong Ju as [Delinquent boy] (Ep. 1, 4)
- Lee Ha Joo as [Fencing team player] (Ep. 1)
- Lee Joong Ok as [Seon Jung Girls’ High Fencing club coach] (Ep. 1, 7)
- Yun Tae Yi as [Seon Jung Girls’ High School fencing team player] (Ep. 1, 7)
- Ri Min as [Newspaper delivery subscriber / Chinese restaurant owner] (Ep. 1, 14)
- Shin Ga Eun as Jang Chae Hee (Ep. 2)
- Im Yong Soon as [Security guard] (Ep. 2)
- Kang Hak Soo as [Loen Hotel employee] (Ep. 2)
- Park Boo Gun as [Mr. Baek’s ex-employee] (Ep. 2)
- Hyun Jin as [Tae Yang High School teacher] (Ep. 2)
- Ma Jung Pil as [Tae Yang High School Faculty member] (Ep. 2)
- Moon Woo Bin as Kang Ji Soo [Tae Yang High School Fencing club member] (Ep. 2-4)
- Bang Eun Jung as Lee Da Seul [Tae Yang High School Fencing club member] (Ep. 2-4)
- Ok Joo Ri as [Ahyeon Supermarket owner] (Ep. 2, 4, 8, 11, 13)
- Jung Chung Gu as [Myeongjin Book Rentals owner] (Ep. 2, 5, 16)
- Ok Ye Rin as Na Hee Do [Young] (Ep. 2, 7, 11)
- Bae Seong Il as [Mr. Baek’s ex-employee] (Ep. 2, 8)
- Kim Bum Joon as [Ji Woong’s friend] (Ep. 2, 10, 12)
- Kyung Da Eun as Go Yu Rim [Young] (Ep. 2, 11)
- Jo Nam Hee as [Tae Yang High School Headmaster] (Ep. 2, 12)
- Jeon Se Yong as [Passerby] (Ep. 3)
- Yoo Eun A as [Elephant Snacks diner] (Ep. 3)
- Seo Young Sam as [Korean history teacher] (Ep. 3)
- Seo Jung Bin as Kim Jong Chan (Ep. 3, 5)
- Yeon Seung Bin as Choi Won Hwan (Ep. 3, 5)
- Jeon Soo Hwan as Mr. Kim [Han River C&T interviewer] (Ep. 4)
- Song Jae Saeng as Ms. Son [Han River C&T interview host] (Ep. 4)
- Son Yeong Soon as [Bus passenger] (Ep. 4)
- Hong Eun Jeong as [Job interviewee] (Ep. 4)
- Koo Ja Keon as [Job interviewee] (Ep. 4)
- Choi Gyo Shik as [Neighbourhood man] (Ep. 4)
- Kim Nam Yee as [Yi Jin’s paternal aunt] (Ep. 4)
- Jang Joon Hyun as [Yi Jin’s acquaintance / Director of Han River C&T] (Ep. 4)
- Kim Ha Ru as [National team fencer] (Ep. 4-5, 7)
- Lee Sun Goo as [National fencing team coach] (Ep. 4-7)
- Jeon Young as [Yogurt lady] (Ep. 4, 8)
- Lee Kyung Oh as [UBS Network director] (Ep. 4, 11)
- Lee So Yoon as Kim Min Chae [Young] (Ep. 5)
- Kim Na In as [Mover] (Ep. 5)
- Lee Bum Chan as [Referee] (Ep. 5)
- Kook Joong Woong as [Referee] (Ep. 5)
- Kim Nak Kyun as [Detective] (Ep. 5)
- Lee Jae Woo as [Photo studio owner] (Ep. 5)
- Lee Dong Kyu as [UBS Network Sports anchor] (Ep. 5-7)
- Jung Hyung Suk as Kim Hak Gyu [UBS Sports department head] (Ep. 5-7, 9-13)
- Park Jung Pyo as [Yi Jin’s maternal uncle] (Ep. 5, 9-11)
- Seok Hee as < strong>[Yi Jin’s maternal aunt] (Ep. 5, 9-11)
Cameo Roles
- Kim Joo Hyuk as [Famous National Fencer] (Ep. 5)
- Park Hye Jun as [Famous Fencer] (Ep. 5)
- Park Gyeong Su as [Young Na Hee Do’s Father] (Ep. 7)
- Yun Eun Kyeong as [Tae Yang High Fencing team member] (Ep. 7)
Final Thoughts
The drama showcases a beautiful journey of growth, resilience, and hope, with each character’s struggles resonating deeply with the audience. The captivating performances by the cast, particularly Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk, make it a standout. Despite the intense backdrop of the financial crisis, the focus on relationships, dreams, and the strength of the human spirit elevates this drama into something memorable and heartfelt.
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