Story Line
Twenty Five Twenty One is a heartfelt Korean drama set during the late 1990s IMF crisis in South Korea, following young dreamers navigating love, loss, and ambition. The story centers on Na Hee-do, a passionate fencing athlete striving for success, and Baek Yi-jin, a former wealthy heir turned hardworking journalist after his family’s financial collapse. As they grow through hardships, they form a deep emotional bond alongside friends like Ko Yu-rim. The series explores youth, resilience, and first love, blending nostalgia with realism. Starring Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk, it highlights dreams that shape and sometimes break young hearts deeply.