When we were 18, we first called each other by name. At 21, we fell in love.

Twenty Five Twenty One

8.5 (348 votes)• 2022• 75m•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

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.

Production Details

Languages: Korean

Starring Cast: Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Bona, Choi Hyun-wook, Lee Ju-myoung, Kim Hye-eun

Cast

Kim Tae-ri

Na Hee-do

Nam Joo-hyuk

Baek Yi-jin

Bona

Ko Yu-rim

Choi Hyun-wook

Moon Ji-woong

Lee Ju-myoung

Ji Seung-wan

Kim Hye-eun

Yang Chan-mi

Choi Myeong-bin

Kim Min-chae

Joo Bo-young

Lee Ye-ji

Choi Min-yeong

Baek Yi-hyun

Kim So-hyun

Adult Na Hee-do

Park Yoon-hee

Baek Sung-hak

Kim Young-sun

Yi-jin's Mother

So Hee-jung

Seung-wan's Mother

Seo Jae-hee

Shin Jae-kyung

Lee Ye-jin

Park Han-sol

Heo Ji-na

Yu-rim's Mother

Kim Dong-gyun

Yu-rim's Father

Lee Chan-jong

Seo Joong-hyuk

Choi Sia

Baek Su-yeong

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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