Twenty Five Twenty One

'Twenty Five Twenty One' is the latest Korean drama that airs on tvN and Netflix every Saturday and Sunday starting on February 12 yesterday. The drama that aired this weekend was about the romance of young people in 1998. The light but still fun story makes viewers curious about what will happen in the next episode. Taking the background of events during the financial crisis in South Korea, this drama has several things. interesting not to be missed. Here are four reasons why this drama is a must-watch. 

1. Starring talented actors and actresses

 

'Twenty Five Twenty One' is a drama that many Korean drama connoisseurs have been waiting for. This drama became a comeback event for Kim Tae Ri after starring in the drama 'Mr. Sunshine' in 2018. As many of her fans already know, Kim Tae Ri is an actress who rarely appears in dramas. Although, she has starred in the film 'Space Sweepers' with Song Jong Ki in 2021. However, Kim Tae Ri's presence in this drama still feels special.

In 'Twenty Five Twenty One', Kim Tae Ri plays Na Hee Do, a high school student who is also a member of the school's fencing club. She is paired with the beloved actor of a million people, Nam Joo Hyuk who plays Back Yi Jin. Who does not know, this 27-year-old actor often appears on television through several of his leading dramas such as 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo' and 'Start-Up'. It is certain that the presence of Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk in 'Twenty Five Twenty One' will not disappoint.

2. Bringing up stories of young people's lives that are interesting and full of dynamics

Young people's lives have always been an exciting topic to be told. 'Twenty Five Twenty One' tells the story of the lives of young people in achieving their goals. Na Hee Do is a high school student who struggles to become a member of the national fencing team. While Back Yi Jin is a young man who struggles to survive after his father's company collapses due to the financial crisis in South Korea. Yi Jin also got a lot of part-time jobs ranging from comic rental guards to delivering newspapers.

3. Providing an overview of the financial crisis in South Korea in 1998.

Apart from telling stories about the lives of young people who are interesting to follow, this drama also tells the story of the financial crisis that occurred in 1998. The financial crisis is also often referred to as the IMF financial crisis, in which many countries suffered It is said that the company owned by Back Yi Jin's father was affected by the financial crisis and ended up going bankrupt. This makes the Yi Jin family forced to lose their property and make their lives separate from each other. Yi Jin also had to struggle to make ends meet by doing various part-time jobs. Not only Yi Jin, the financial crisis also made the fencing team at Na Hee Do's school disbanded due to lack of funds.

4. The story makes the audience curious.

 'Twenty Five Twenty One' can be said as a drama with an exciting and quite complex story. The scenes shown also convey the meaning of the story clearly. The audience is invited to get lost in Na Hee Do's strong desire to become a national fencing athlete. In addition, the audience is also invited to think about the relationship between Back Yi Jin and Ko Yu Rim, the national fencing athlete who Hee Do idolizes. So, what about the continuation of the story and the relationship between Hee Do and Yi Jin? Just watch the story, which is broadcast via Netflix, and don't forget to check out the trailer below, OK!