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Special appearance. Lee Joong-ok as Na Hee-do's coach at the fencing club of her old high school [25] Jung Yoo-min as Hwang Bo-mi (황보미), a student at Seonjung Girls' High School [26] Jang Jun-hyun as Director of Han River C&T, an old acquaintance of Baek Yi-jin.
Drama: Twenty-Five, Twenty-One. Korean Title: 스물다섯 스물하나. Network: tvN. Premiere Date: February 12, 2022. Airing Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 21:10 KST. Episodes: 16. Director: Jung Ji Hyun (Mr. Sunshine, The King: Eternal Monarch, Search: WWW) Writer: Kwon Do Eun (Search: WWW) Cast: Kim Tae Ri as Na Hee Do, Nam Joo Hyuk as Baek ...
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(Korean: 스물다섯 스물하나; RR: Seumuldaseot Seumulhana) is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Jung Ji-hyun and starring Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji-yeon, Choi Hyun-wook and Lee Joo-myung. The series depicts the romantic lives of five characters spanning from the year of 1998 to 2021. It premiered on tvN on February 12, 2022, and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST) for 16 episodes. It is available for streaming on Netflix.
The series was a commercial hit and became one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history.
In 1998, Na Hee-do (Kim Tae-ri) is a member of the school fencing team at Seonjung Girls' High School, but due to the IMF crisis, the team is disbanded. To continue pursuing her passion, she transfers to Taeyang High School and later manages to become a member of the National Fencing Team. Baek Yi-jin’s (Nam Joo-hyuk) family had gone from "riches to rags" and is separated due to the financial crisis. He is forced to take up several part-time jobs and later becomes a sports reporter.
In present day, Kim Min-chae (Choi Myung-bin), Na Hee-do's daughter, quits ballet and "runs away" to her grandma's house. During her stay, she comes across her mother's diary, through which the story is then told.
Main
•Kim Tae-ri as Na Hee-do (나희도) •Kim So-hyun as adult Na Hee-do •Ok Ye-rin as young Na Hee-do A fencing prodigy, who has yet to reach her fullest potential. She idolizes Ko Yu-rim and transfers to her high school specifically to train with her. •Nam Joo-hyuk as Baek Yi-jin (백이진) A hardworking young man whose chaebol family went bankrupt during the IMF crisis. As such, he moves out on his own in an attempt to rebuild his life despite debt collectors knocking on his door all the time. •Kim Ji-yeon (Bona) as Ko Yu-rim/Julia Ko (고유림) •Kyung Da-eun as young Ko Yu-rim A high-school fencing gold medalist whom Hee-do idolizes. Despite their rivalry, she and Hee-do were also close friends. •Choi Hyun-wook as Moon Ji-woong (문지웅) Na Hee-do's classmate and the most popular boy in school. •Lee Joo-myung as Ji Seung-wan (지승완)
Others
•Lee Chan-jong as Seo Jung-hyeok (서정혁)
Special Appearances
•Lee Joong-ok as Na Hee-do's coach at the fencing club of her old high school •Jung Yu-min as Hwang Bo-mi (황보미), a student at Seonjung Girls' High School •Jang Jun-hyun as Director of Han River C&T, an old acquaintance of Baek Yi-jin •Choi Tae-joon as Jeong Ho-jin (정호진), a national fencing representative •Template:Ill as Park PD, UBS producer •Kim Jun-ho as Kim Jun-ho (김준호), Na Hee-do's senior in the national fencing team •Kim Nam-hee as a mobile store salesperson •Jeon Soo-hwan as Han River C&T interviewer •Song Jae-jae as Han River C&T interview host •Hong Eun-jung as Han River C&T job applicant •Goo Ja-geon as Han River C&T job applicant •Choi Gyo-sik as local resident •Son Young-soon as old woman on the bus •Ok Joo-ri as owner of a local shop •Jeon Se-yong as man who resembles Baek Yi-jin's father
Casting
On September 7, 2021, the main cast of the series was confirmed as Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji-yeon, Choi Hyun-wook, and Lee Joo-myung. It is Kim Tae-ri's first appearance on the small screen after a hiatus of three years. She last starred in Mr. Sunshine in 2018.
Filming
Filming of the series began on September 7, 2021. The series is set in Ahyeon-dong, Mapo District, Seoul and is filmed in Jeonju, Seohak-dong, Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeonju National University of Education's dormitory alley, and the National Intangible Heritage Center.
Release
The series premiered on February 12, 2022 and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST) on the South Korean television network tvN.
Reviews and Ranking
During the eight weeks of broadcast, Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk maintained the top spots in drama and actors popularity rankings conducted by Good Data Corporation. The series also placed first in viewership ratings for all its 16 episodes, in both the metropolitan area and nationwide. Additionally, it featured in Netflix's "Global Top 10" (non-English edition), a weekly list of the most-watched international Netflix shows, for 10 consecutive weeks (as of the week ending May 1, 2022). The drama's success was attributed to its "retro-sentimental" vibe that was presented through the use of props, fashion, and locations that were able to invoke nostalgia to the generation that experienced the 1990s. It was also stated that it had succeeded in gaining the empathy and sympathy of viewers as it depicts the struggles of the IMF period in Korea, which viewers connected with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Pierce Conran, in his review for the South China Morning Post, stated that the show had "an appealing theme, a story that is well told, great acting and clever staging and editing". Rhian Daly of NME described the drama as "a nostalgic dive into the memories of youth and the value of dreams."
Commercial impact
The popularity of the series led to the elevated recognition for actress Kim Tae-ri, who was stated to have emerged as the new "Nation's First Love." The series was also notably popular among K-pop idols, with several artists, including BTS' Jungkook, Aespa's Karina, Red Velvet's Yeri, Girls' Generation's Sooyoung, Blackpink's Lisa, sharing that they have watched it and recommending it to their fans. Actor Gong Yoo also revealed that he watched the series Twenty-Five Twenty-One when he recommended his fans to watch My Liberation Notes. Following the drama's conclusion, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched a travel product (itineraries alongside various accommodation and rental vouchers) touring the filming locations of the series, which includes the Jeonju Hanok Village, locations surrounding the Seohakdong Art Village, and the Hanbyeokgul Tunnel where the drama was shot. Retail company 7-Eleven reported that sales of its bakery brand Breadum had increased three-fold following the appearance of its pastry products on the show. The company then announced on April 7 that Breadum has launched two additional products in collaboration with the drama. Investment company Daehan Securities has credited the success and high topicality of Twenty-Five Twenty-One alongside the recovery of television commercials for the 12% sales growth of CJ ENM, the parent company of broadcast channel tvN, during the first quarter of 2022. With 2022 marking the renewed popularity of retro style in South Korea, Twenty-Five Twenty-One was stated to have greatly contributed to the "retro craze". Following the appearance of the popular manhwa Full House in the show, its comic book set saw a sales growth of 1,044% in February 2022 (when the series started airing) which was followed by a 24.3% sales increase in March 2022 compared to the previous month. In the Philippines, it was reported that the drama, with part of its plotline focused on fencing, led to an increased interest in the sport.
Criticism
Despite its popularity and commercial success, Twenty-Five Twenty-One became subject to a few controversies. Netizens debated about the series' main plot line which involves romance between a legal adult and a character that is initially introduced as a minor, although a poll conducted on website Nate came out with 77% of over 3,000 respondents stating that there is no problem with the drama's love line. The drama also faced criticism for a scene in its 15th episode portraying a news coverage of the September 11 attacks, depicting the female lead smiling at her boyfriend giving live coverage of the incident, which some viewers deemed "inappropriate".
Mar 5, 2022 · Episode #1.7: Directed by Seung Ho Kim, Jihyeon Jeong. With Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji-yeon, Choi Hyun-wook. 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.
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Mar 31, 2022 · Hee-Do & Yi-Jin's relationship in Twenty-Five Twenty-One is so romantic. This timeline of their love story may give insight into their endgame potential.
- Michele Mendez
Sep 7, 2021 · "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" tells a love story between Na Hee-Do and Back Yi-Jin (Nam Joo-Hyuk). Na Hee-Do is a member of her high school fencing team. Due to the South Korean financial crisis, the high school fencing team gets disbanded.
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