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Twenty Five Twenty One (2022), starring Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk, is one of the most-watched Korean Romantic Comedy Dramas on Netflix – 25 21
(SYNOPSIS, CAST AND FACTS) Twenty Five Twenty One (2022), starring Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk, is one of the most-watched Korean Romantic Comedy Dramas on Netflix – 25 21
Twenty Five Twenty One (스물다섯 스물하나) is a 2022 Korean romantic comedy drama starring Nam Joo Hyunk and Kim Tae-ri. Directed by Jung Ji-hyun from a script written by Kwon Do-eun, the romantic Korean drama has one season consisting of 16 episodes, which premiered on February 12, 2022, on TVN. “Twenty Five Twenty One” depicts the story, from 1998 to 2021, of two young people who find a new direction and mature after their dreams fell apart due to the real-life Korean financial crisis of 1997. Hangul 스물다섯 스물하나 | Genre Romance, Drama, Comedy Directed by Jung Ji-hyun | Written by Kwon Do-eun Release date 12 February 2022 | Episodes 16Advertisements ↓
FACTS
- Twenty-Five Twenty-One was featured in Netflix’s weekly list, “Global Top 10” of most watched non-English Netflix series, for 10 consecutive weeks.
- After the premiere of the Kdrama series, the leading actress Kim Tae-ri emerged as the new “Nation’s First Love.”
- In 8 months after its release, the official trailer of “25 21” amassed over 2.5 million views and 56k likes on Youtube.
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Twenty Five Twenty One (2022) – WHAT’S THE STORY?
Twenty-Five Twenty-One follows the love story of two young people, in two periods, whose dreams are falling apart. On one side, Na Hee Do (Kim Tae-ri) is a member of the fencing team at Seonjung Girls’ High School, but due to the Asian financial crisis, the team is disbanded. Surpassing all difficulties in following her passions, Na Hee Do managed to join the national fencing team. On the other side, Beak Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyunk) is a rich-young man whose life changes drastically when his father’s business goes bankrupt. Going from “riches to rags,” Beak Yi Jin is forced during his student days to deliver newspapers, and that’s when he meets Na Hee Do for the first time. Later, he becomes a sports reporter for a broadcast network.Advertisements ↓
Twenty Five Twenty One (2022) – WHAT’S THE STORY? netflix korean drama romantic comedy cast actors synopsis kdrama Kim Tae-ri Nam Joo Hyunk 21 25 release date
The two met for the first time in 1998, when they were 22 and 18 years old, a restless year when the whole world was shaken. The second time they meet is in 2021 when the two young people are 25 and 21 years old. Their second meeting occurs when he is a sports reporter, and she is on the national fencing team. At present, Na Hee-do’s daughter, Kim Min-chae, quits ballet and runs away to her grandmother’s house. During her stay, Kim Min-chae finds her mother’s diary, through which the story of 25 21 is told.Advertisements ↓
Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022) – Main Cast and characters
Na Hee-do is the main female character of the series. Ock ye-rin will play the young Na Hee-do. Kim Tae-Ri plays the lead role of Na Hee-do, a young girl, very talented at fencing, who reaches her fullest potential in adulthood. Nam Joo-hyuk portrays the leading mare role of Baek Yi-jin, a hardworking young man who comes from a bankrupt chaebol family due to the IMF crisis. Bona portrays Ko Yu-rim/Julia Ko, a charming girl, and fencing gold winner, idolized by and in reality with Hee-do. Choi Hyun-Wook plays Moon-Ji woong, the most popular boy in the school and friend of Na Hee-do. Lee Jo-Myung will play JI Seung-Wan, Moon Ji-wong’s best friend and the class president.Advertisements ↓
“Twenty Five Twenty One” Season 2 release date?
Despite its immense popularity, there is no official statement to confirm season 2 of “Twenty Five Twenty One”. There’s a good chance that we’ll not have a second season for the Kdrama.Fun Fact
Between the lead actors, there is 4 years difference, with Kim Tae-ri being the older than Nam Joo-hyuk. The character of Na Hee-no is 18 (later 21), while the male character Baek Yi-jin is 22 (later 25), Kim Tae-ri was actually 31, and Nam Joo-hyuk was 27 at the time of filming the show.Advertisements ↓
Increased popularity among K-pop idols
The romantic Korean drama was very popular among K-pop idols, with famous artists, including names like BTS’ Jungkook, Blackpink’s Lisa, Red Velvet’s Yeri, and Aespa’s Karina, recommending the Kdrama to their fans.25 21 Is a true story?
No, the Kdrama “Twenty Five Twenty One” is not a true story. However, the traumas and events depicted in the lives of Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin are heavily rooted in our reality.Philanthropy
On 19th August, the lead actors, Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Bona, Choi Hyun-wook, and Lee Joo-myung, donated all the revenue from the OTS (₩50 million) to help people affected by the 2022 South Korean floods at the Hope Bridge Korea.Advertisements ↓
Filming
The filming for the romantic Korean series started on September 2021. The Korean drama is set in Ahyeon-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, and shot in Jeonju, surrounding Seohakdong Art Village, Jeonju Hanok Village, and National Intangible Heritage Center.Where can I watch “Twenty Five Twenty One”?
The Korean romantic comedy “Twenty Five Twenty One,” starring Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk, is available for streaming on Netflix.Advertisements ↓
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