Twenty Five Twenty One Season 1
The dreams of two young people are crushed by an overwhelming financial crisis in the 1990s. But when they reunite at the ages of 25 and 21, the spirited pair finds friendship and affection in times of adversity as they venture into adulthood together.
Episodes
E1When the IMF financial crisis threatens to slash Na Hee-do's dreams, she sets out to get herself transferred to another school with a fencing program.
E2Though taken aback by Ko Yu-rim's cold attitude, Hee-do gives it her best in their first face-off. More of Back Yi-jin's situation comes into focus.
E3When a fortuitous opportunity presents itself, Hee-do begs her coach for extra training. An unanticipated visitor comes around hoping to see Yi-jin.
E4In exchange for a favor, Hee-do carries out a daily errand for Moon Ji-woong. She happens across a drunk Yi-jin after he fails another job interview.
E5Hee-do takes one giant leap closer to her dream. She's eager to tell Yi-jin the good news — but realizes he's disappeared without a trace.
E6Tensions run high between Hee-do and Yu-rim before an important event. Yi-jin takes on a new assignment, and spots a familiar face in the crowd.
E7A 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.
E8Hee-do perceives a growing distance between herself and Yi-jin, even as he moves back into the neighborhood. Trouble at home adds to Yu-rim's stress.
E9As Yu-rim's perspective on Hee-do shifts, so does her behavior. While Hee-do avoids seeing Yi-jin, he volunteers for a special documentary project.
E10Under the guise of work, Yi-jin takes Hee-do and Yu-rim on a weekend getaway to the ocean — and agrees to let Ji Seung-wan and Ji-woong tag along.
E11Hee-do grows upset when her career-obsessed mother fails to keep a promise. Yi-jin helps out Ji-woong's plans for a grand gesture at a music festival.
E12Unable to hold back from putting an end to a teacher's abusive behavior, Seung-wan stands her ground. Hee-do and Yu-rim support a distraught teammate.
E13Warnings about allowing his personal ties to affect his work weigh heavily on Yi-jin. The school fencing team enters their last competition together.
E14Shouldering the burdens of a sudden misfortune in her family, Yu-rim arrives at a decision that places her in hot water with the public.
E15Hee-do once again finds herself opposite her most formidable opponent. Yi-jin is busier than ever after transferring to another department.
E16In an emotionally charged exchange, Hee-do and Yi-jin confront the state of their relationship. Hee-do accidentally leaves her diary on a bus.