Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)

This will be a masterpiece drama, but...

It's a good drama actually but so many plot holes. It's not that i didn't like the ending because BaekDo didn't end up together, i knew it from the start that they won't end up together but the way the writer titled this drama as Twenty Five Twenty One but only gave us (+/-) 2 eps of those age, it's just weird for me. I thought that age will be a peak moment. And also i think the old Na Heedo didn't really take important roles for this drama, if they reveal the Minchae's father maybe the old Na Heedo roles is more understandable but they didn't even reveal it..

And also what happened to Yijin after 2009? What happened about all the rest main characters? I mean eventho Na Heedo might not always being together with them, at least they should give us a glimpse about them after 2009. If there's the old Heedo at least give us the old Yijin...

I feel like the plot was so rushed at the latest eps. But after all it's actually a good drama, if the writer make it more good than this, probably i'm gonna say one of the best drama i've ever watched. Is this recommended? I can say yes, maybe? Honestly i love the plot in the early eps and i love the chemistry of all the main characters especially the squad.

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Plot could have been better but the rest is ace!

Despite the disappointing non-disclosure in the plot and questionable change of the main leads' characters/personalities in about the last two episodes through the conflicts that arised, I genuinely enjoyed this kdrama a lot. Some may have strong opinions on the ending, and even though yes it mostly made the present scenes useless, the story really was about the youth and the relationship development with Heedo and Yijin as they grow up, so personally it didn’t ruin the show that much for me. I really can't hate it because of the deep connection I felt with the characters as I was watching, I really felt like I was growing up with them. I'm not a very emotional person, but this drama brought a lot of this out of me. Whether it was the nostalgia, relating to certain moments, or anything of that sort, the show will remain close to my heart. I'd actually like to consider it one of my top favorite kdramas- alongside Reply 1988 which made me very emotional too so I guess yall see the pattern of what I like lol. Other than the plot, everything else was really a work of art. The actors/casting were AMAZING, I loved them all so much and you could tell they formed a nice strong bond together which made the chemistry that much better. The cinematography and flashbacks in time added a lot into that nostalgic mood that I love and the sceneries are beautiful. Lastly, HUGE PRAISE TO THE SOUNDTRACKS!! I LOVEDDD all the soundtracks so so much, I really have no words for them. (Faves were Wonstein's, Bibi's, and Dk's of Seventeen osts.) I find myself forgetting a lot of soundtracks from kdramas or at least not focusing enough on them, but 25 21 allowed me to multitask in that while genuinely enjoying the songs and making them unforgettable. In regards, to rewatching value, I will admit if we actually had a better disclosure then the rating would have been way higher. In conclusion, the plot could have really been fixed but everything else being incredible owns up to those mistakes for me and I truly enjoyed it. If you're still reading, thank you so much for your time. <3 (ps. Plz be kind to me this is my first actual review here :') )

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5 stars if not for it's horrible turn

I would have given this drama 5 stars or even more if that was possible... if only it didn't change up like that in the last few episodes. The amount of plot holes in this drama is atrocious. Who is Min chae's dad if it was being built up and teased so much? Why did Na Hee Do forget about the beach scene? What about when when Her mom said she recently saw Baek Yijin? These are only a few unanswered questions. If they weren'tto be answered then adding it into the drama was completely unnecessary. The ending felt rushed and as if the writers let go of everything that was built up in the beginning. Baek Yijin and Hee do saying those things in the end like "we never supported eachother properly" that was in fact rubbish. People change but never that much, i felt like their entire individual personalitys changed and without explanation.

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About the ending!!

Am i completely satisfied/happy with the ending? No, absolutely not.
Was the ending justifiable? A 100% yes!!

I am very much mad and angry at others for not understanding what the story is about and how realistically it ended(though very much heartbreaking).
I seriously don't know why people commenting that the ending was rushed and bad, only because it was sad, even though the climax of 'what would happen to their relationship' was revealed earlier in the first episodes and you people choose to ignore it. Stop the hate just because the story/ending was not what you fantasized it to be.

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reality

i thought it is a healing drama that is why i watched it despite me having a hard time in real life. with the last 2 episodes, its very nerve wrecking. i am one of those people who loves unusual ending and if i was in the best position when i watched it, i might love it the first time i watch it. i grew to love the ending after some thought. its chracters and story line is very realistic so i cant blame the write. it even stick with the title 2521, their love at that time. i love it. super rewarchable. super relatable. i actually see myself to na hee do. very determined, stubborn to dreams, honest, transparent, always journal, looks extrovert but deep inside very introvert. i love it as the characters are very harmonious and so perfect *chef's kiss* nam joo hyuk and kim taeri's acting? wow speechless solid

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Great ending and the only ending it should have.

I absolutely love this show. I know some people don't like shows that have "sad ending" in my opinion, if this had a happy ending it would have been so forced and weird. Considering how their relationship started to fall apart by the end of the show.

The ML really was focusing on his career and in the beginning of the show he also had a clear goal in mind; was to help bring his family together. So the relationship, though was sweet, it was never gonna last
She didn't want to have someone who was rarely there and who couldn't be real with his feelings plus, considering she already went through the same thing with her mom, who was barely there for her.
Her mom always put work before anyone that includes her own daughter. I don't think the news channel ever even found that that one of the most famous fencer in Korea was the news caster's daughter. Pretty wild lol her mom was something else lol
The show is so well written though. All characters are amazing and super likeable. You get to know and love everyone

The FL here is super likeable, funny and caring and good ML as well.
He can actually act when the materials required him to.

The SFL is also good. Though, I didn't like her at first but as her story progressed , I learned more about her and her struggles and she ended becoming very likeable after she solved her issues with the FL and she got a happy ending. So, for people looking for a good or cliché relationship. There you go. I loved that she kept losing to the FL 😂😂

I would definitely revisiting this show again in the future. I saw some people skipping last two episodes don't do that. You won't get the full story if you do.
It's not a sad ending, it is the perfect ending.
10/10

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Work hard for your dream!

Finally I find another series that keeps me up until 3 a.m.!
The girl who fences, the poor boy who works hard to become a great reporter, as well as their 3 friends. All great characters and actors.
In this series I rediscovered friendship, sacrifices, love, dreams and more.
There are many teachings in there: perseverance in realizing one's dreams, the support of friends in difficult situations, the sacrifice of children to repay their parents, hard work to get results, the will to fight injustices even at the cost of paying a high price, for example.
I liked "Na Hee Do", this girl who makes decisions, gives wise advice and has admirable perseverance.
I also liked "Baek Yi Jin" in the role of the unlucky boy who, when rich, finds himself poor and fights against adversity to get back on his feet. When they say "the sins of parents fall on their children".
So touching, I cried a lot.
Just a small note on the ending which remains open. Who knows if there will be a sequel?

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We are lovers in the good times and burden to each other in the bad times

2521 is one of the most beautiful dramas I have ever watched

I am fully convinced it is incomplete
I’ll tell you why

I admit wholeheartedly that it was a wonderful, amazing show that made me feel a lot of thing I didn't know I could feel, love, hate, annoyance and a sense of longing..? if that is the right word? all the actors were amazing and obviously I had a big crush on Nam Joo Hyuk when I started the show so I have no complaints there

the only problem I had was with the plot, it was a well written plot, complex and well thought out [kudos to the writer-nim because phew!] and so complex, all the characters going through so many complex emotions at the same time and the portrayal of that was great, You get the sense of the emotion of freedom and also fear that all of them were going through in their early 20's in the first few episodes, not ready to grow up but forced to make do with where they are, and that's what i'm saying. the writing was so good until the 13th episode, everything was going wonderfully. then for some reason everything changed in the 14th episode

all the emotions started changing, from freedom and uncertainty it went to differences in personalities and causing the characters to not understand each other anymore, and the ending did not make sense at all because; why would they spend so much time telling us that Na Hee Do's DAUGHTER was reading her diary if they weren't going to give us a "fix-it" scene in the ending?

The ending seems too abrupt, like we see the ending where they just split way and then Baek Yijin just goes of to New York—
then what? then nothing? I feel like the writer was trying to bring about a feeling like, "they split ways here and then many years later Na Hee Do's daughter starts finding out about her mother's past and starts searching for her mother's old boyfriend and then she brings them together" and I feel like before that last episode we should gotten a scene with older Na Hee Do and Baek Yijin where they come together as mature adults, and spend some time talking to each other, give each other another chance and work through their conflicting emotions before giving it another shot, that would have made more sense since Min Chae’s father (Na Hee Do’s husband) seems to be a really out-of-the-picture person

That would have been a more fulfilling ending
In my opinion.

I'm not usually like this when I watch dramas I assure you [....god i wrote a lot...] [I actually wrote this as a message to my cousin 😅]

it's just 2521 was such an interesting drama and I loved it a lot, it deserved more from it's finale considering how good it was

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All love doesnt always work and its fine /good inspirational sports drama

This drama really made me 🔥🔥 workout and exercise properly lol. Yes, it depicts the struggles of every sports person in the world, and how getting up from your injuries or trauma and giving a comeback, is something not at all easy. The teacher was supportive to train her, and i really appreciate the protagonists hardwork to train in fencing. All sports is not easy. When her life is going better, her love life is completely breaking apart. I really wanted them to workout but i guess some love is meant to be and others doesnt. It bring out the great message that the couple were together in their hardships but not in their most happiest moments or were able to spend time with them later. I guess some relationships does end up like that. Each has their own expectations and goals in life, i guess finding someone who appreciates you even in your happiest and saddest is the most important.

Other than that, the show was really funnyyy, especially the scene where she tries to draw and fix the comic book, and her embarrassed crying.

Overall, the drama breaks the convention of happy ending with the main couple and bring a diff plotline.

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A beautiful coming of age story with a realistic lense

One thing to know about me is that I only write reviews is when I have something to say. There are a lot of things to say about this drama. Honestly this drama was an experience, or rather an adventure for me. I kept thinking about my teenage years during my watch, and actually made me sad about all the experiences I've missed out on, It's a drama that will make you think about a lot of things. I don't want to write a lot, because I am very late to the party, and it is a wide known show, so I think a lot of things have already been said. But on to the review. I absolutely loved this drama. It quickly became one of my all time favourites. I feel like this drama, should serve as a blueprint for romcom dramas, and especially coming of age ones. It was the most beautiful and realistic portrayal I've ever seen about growing up. I think it was the best choice to put the FL at the center of the drama. The storytelling worked together with the FL, we seen her going from an immature kid with a big dream, to a full fledged adult, as she progressed, and learned from her mistakes, as she learned from the situations that she faced. I absolutely loved the story, and the way the drama was telling it. The drama was full of colorful characters with their own problems and deep personalities. The group were the main stars of the show. I also really loved our ML, as he had to struggle with being an adult, while clearly still feeling young and sort of like a kid inside, and even though he said that he does not really relate with the group, I think that's far from the truth. Seeing historical events happening through his eyes, and the events of 9/11 was a powerful experience. I think the controversial ending, wasn't really controversial at all. I think it was rather unfortunate, but it didn't ruin the whole story for me. I kind of liked it. It felt realistic, it stayed true to the nature of this drama. Love doesn't always conquer all, and I think that's okay. Finally, I also loved the OST, it was one of the best OST's I've ever heard, I also absolutely loved the intros aswell, they were very fitting. Overall I really enjoyed my time with 2521, and I would recommend it to everyone to check it out, especially for people who are newcomers to kdrama as a whole.

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YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS

No matter if you have been spoiled already, you just need to watch this drama. Everything is just so perfect and so refreshing. The love side is well structured we can see how the characters are developping their feelings for each other. And also if you want someting with memorable, cute and refreshing scene it’s just perfect. I think at first the age gap can be disturbing for some people. But it’s not very unhealthy in reality it’s not that disturbing. The characters are not in a relationship when na hee do is still a minor. Maybe some people will think it’s still weird but i think you should maybe watch it first cause it’s not unhealthy, really. On the friendship aspect, everything is just so cute, and so warming. And also the characters of na hee do is very endearing and admirable. Her personality, the way she always surpass herself, the way she is always trying and never giving up even when it’s difficult, even when she had nobody to cheered her up. The fact that she is the one that usually cheers everyone up so naturally! everything is so incredible and warming about her character while the characters of seung wan is very naturally funny and super relatable imo. And also the hidden messages behind the series. I think it helps a lot with confidence and self esteem , it’s kinda a boost for everyone. And there is also sad messages or sad things but it’s naturally the truth of this world we are living in! Everything is not perfect and how we want it to be but we should always go forward and keep trying and fighting for our dreams.



SPOIL ⚠️!! :
And also the relationship between na hee do and yi jin is litteraly « good person wrong timing » unfortunately. The last scene BROKE MY HEART.


PS: THE SOUNDTRACKS ARE SO FREAKING GOOD. LIKE, VERY SLOWLY BY BIBI OMG

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"Let's suffer together when we're in pain. It's 100 times better than being lonely alone."

A wonderful story with amazing acting from the characters. The flow of this drama from them being immature, young, stupid, broke kids to being mature, full of understanding, grown adults is lovely. I like the story of each character; they really portray the life of a teenager perfectly. You can connect with and appreciate all the individuals in this drama, from the main leads to the parents, coaches, friends, and more. This show deserves all the hype it received.

Out of all the characters, the one I love the most is Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri). A girl who does everything recklessly just to get what she wants and has everything in her way. She is the one to whom I relate the most. Seeing her personality grow makes me cry. Her friendship with her classmates, especially with her rival Ko Yu-Rim (Bona), and her relationship with Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk) are wonderful.

Youth will always be the best stage to try and be recklessly stupid. You will cry, laugh, and learn a lot from this drama. Worth watching and a 10/10.

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