I just saw that a bit ago! I love that he transformed the character into something new and a little more outside…
I think the scripts intended him to be cold because he lost everything due to the IMF crisis and he's not with his family. I think that's why the first episodes he was very hesitant to show his feelings but when Hee-Do said, "We can be happy when we're together and it can be our secret" was when he let go and started smiling. He was surprised that someone saw that he was struggling and Hee-Do was his light in the darkness. Of course, you can still see (from episode 10) that he was the mature one and always looking out for the younger ones at the beach trip.
Interview with Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk, when Kim Tae Ri said that Baek Yi-Jin's character is different from the script and the drama because NJH said that he added flirty and cute vibes to his character rather than being a cold, tsundere-type character on the script. I can't see Yi-Jin without his flirty smiles and a loving gaze so NJH did a very good job of portraying his character. It's funny because I remembered the ice cream scene and think if NJH thought about it and brought it up. I think NJH adding these fun vibes to his character also shows Yi-Jin's longing to experience his stolen youth (because he had to mature so quickly). I couldn't think of a better cast than NJH for Yi-Jin, likewise to Kim Tae Ri's Hee Do.
Just wanted to share this to ease the anxiety and the theories about the ending! I'm so excited for the upcoming episodes
Also, i just realized, remember when Yi-Jin said he will be back before Full House Volume 15 comes out? It took a while for him to come back and maybe had to stop himself from seeing Hee-Do once he got back from Seoul because he was trying to build himself up first. Hee-Do was also busy trying to get her gold medal so I think it inspired him in working hard for himself and his family. The amount of maturity, respect, and discipline that Yi-Jin's character has at a young age (22) is amazing. A lot of young adults have to mature forcefully due to difficult circumstances but Hee-Do allows him to feel like a teenager again or be a kid again when she's with him. It's just beautifully written and shown, I'm not ready to let go of this drama yet. I find myself rewatching the latest episodes twice a day and clips of them. Attachment is real 😭
A Twitter thread that I agree with for the ending of Twenty Five, Twenty One, of all the theories that I've read this is the one that I can accept. No deaths please 😭. My theory is that Yi-Jin has to move out of town or out of the country due to his job as a reporter, perhaps to also not hurt Hee-Do's feelings by being a sports reporter. (Remember Coach Yang's and Hee-Do's mom's conflict and their warnings). I also am theorizing that Yi-Jin promises Hee-Do that he'll come back but it took him a while to come back, that's why there was falling out between the two. The genre or plot is about YOUTH and I think they are trying to show that our lives move on and time does pass by and we can't stop that. What I do not understand though is why adult Hee-Do doesn't remember that they went on a school trip together? Why doesn't Min Chae know any of Hee-Do's friends as uncles or aunts? Did they all stop talking?
It's a bitter-sweet theory for an ending. But I do understand that your friends, while you were a teenager sometimes, are not your friends for your whole life. Perhaps acquaintances. BUT I CANNOT ACCEPT BECAUSE THEY ALL LOOKED SO COMFORTABLE AND CLOSE IN EPISODE 10. I CANNOT ACCEPT THAT THEY ALL JUST STOPPED TALKING TO EACH OTHER PLEASE
here and on Twitter, all the viewers and fans are anxious about the ending and what would happen next because of all the foreshadowing and the trailer for the next episode. The foreshadowing of Yi-Jin saying, "This is the price that we need to pay for being happier than others", Present Hee-Do not remembering her first school trip, the aura that Yi-Jin is often just watching from afar, I guess that annoying producer at UBS, and Hee-Do's mom saying that Yi-Jin should change his department because they'll end up hurting each other. The writer is definitely wise in how she builds up the climax and happy moments and hints certain parts of the plot, which is why we're all anxious. I just hope all five of them are alive, if they do go on their separate ways. I don't like to think that one of them will die because of that beach trip, their friendship is so pure and each character has their own story. I'm happy to share this forum with you all!
I love this weekend's episode but something about the sentence that Yi-Jin said and his actions of always just observing and watching from afar got me scared for the rest of the episodes. He said, "This is the price that we pay for that short time of happiness". I know this is regarding his family's financial problems but I'm scared that he might sacrifice his happiness again for those people that he loves. Please, Yi-Jin be happy. You deserve all the happiness and the love in this world!
I know I shouldn't hope and i said that I'm fine with any outcome. But what if, right? or perhaps Yi-jin stayed as good friends with Hee-Do that he sends her gifts? or perhaps Hee-Do wants to still remember him in small things because they have separated ways?
I hope that all the characters will at least have a peaceful and happy ending even if they are not together.
I know I shouldn't hope and i said that I'm fine with any outcome. But what if, right? or perhaps Yi-jin stayed as good friends with Hee-Do that he sends her gifts? or perhaps Hee-Do wants to still remember him in small things because they have separated ways?
I hope that all the characters will at least have a peaceful and happy ending even if they are not together.
The Injeolmi business may cause a minor rift but Hee-Do and Yi-Jin's main dispute is going to be something news…
Yeah I also agree with this. But my only concern is that both Yu-Rim and Hee-Do have a 3-month break from fencing because of discipline purpose. I wonder how they will show the conflict between them. Unless again, we get another time jump? Thank you so much for responding, it makes my fan girl heart happy :))
From the context of the episodes? That’s why i said in parenthesis (i’m guessing). You don’t have to believe me. These are only my opinions and my viewpoints. I’m just happy to share it.
Hee-Do will say, "I am not disappointed you're Injeolmi" and I think that is for Yu-Rim. I really hope they solve their conflicts and come into an agreement and we get the beach scenes and them just having fun. I guess Yi-Jin visiting her at the fencing room when Hee-Do looks embarrassed is also when Yi-Jin will clear it up with her and she will feel so shy about the whole "I have to have you" part. I learned from the previous episode that the lines that are said are not always towards the lead, but towards the other characters in the drama.
I'm okay in both ways if they end up together or just stay as friends. Because I think they're closer in ways that they are each other's companion, strength, and. comfort. Maybe they do try and date but end up deciding to just stay as friends because they're important to each other rather than losing each other in dating. I totally understand if they don't end up together.
I hope there's some sort of reunion for them even if it's platonic. Also, this whole In-Jeolmi misunderstanding needs to be solved and Hee-Do kicking the bathroom to talk to Yu-Rim (I'm guessing) will most likely be the closure between them. No disrespect or offense to Yi-Jin, but he shouldn't be meddling with their business or even pretend to be Injeolmi because that will hurt Hee-Do so much. (Can this be the dispute between them?) That's why when Hee-Do was asking him if he was really Injeolmi, you can see the hurt in his face because he hates lying to her.
I also understand Yu-Rim's circumstances with her financial needs and her difficult life. I felt so bad when she saw her mom crying and the pool scene. Yu-Rim definitely is a good-written character because there is something deeper that is why she acts like that. Everyone has their flaws due to trauma. I really hope they become friends though, because damn, 3 years? They basically indirectly know each other deeper than anyone, even Yi-Jin with Hee-Do.
I love how Kdramas are well-written and thought of. Credits to the writer and director for making this masterpiece.
I love that without saying a lot of words, Hee-Do explained herself to Yi-Jin. In response, Yi-Jin made his way to have an interview with the referee. There's both discipline and love when he first saw Hee-Do.
I LOVE THE LAST SCENES HEHEHE! Maybe now Hee-Do will have time to think about her feelings for Yi-Jin and vice versa because she will be taking a break from fencing. Also, the tape and the carving on the desk got Hee-Do questioning, "Who's that girl?". I love the developments and how it's a slow burn type of love or friendship.
Again, her winning moment got me teary-eyed and cheering for Hee-Do.
I love her moments with her dad and remembering how he used to support and assured her.
Lastly, in the first scene, Min-Jae receives a package from her dad. Who cannot be there in person because he will need to quarantine 2 weeks before and after? So I'm guessing Min-Jae's father is working abroad? It just doesn't connect to Hee-Do's mom's comment that she met with Yi-Jin and if Yi-Jin was the father, wouldn't he be abroad?
Another theory that I can accept but lowkey sad. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK! Twenty Five Twenty One Day tomorrow! ❤️
Present Hee-Do's workshop but I did not notice so I'll definitely rewatch it! But look at the symbolism
Interview with Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk, when Kim Tae Ri said that Baek Yi-Jin's character is different from the script and the drama because NJH said that he added flirty and cute vibes to his character rather than being a cold, tsundere-type character on the script. I can't see Yi-Jin without his flirty smiles and a loving gaze so NJH did a very good job of portraying his character. It's funny because I remembered the ice cream scene and think if NJH thought about it and brought it up. I think NJH adding these fun vibes to his character also shows Yi-Jin's longing to experience his stolen youth (because he had to mature so quickly). I couldn't think of a better cast than NJH for Yi-Jin, likewise to Kim Tae Ri's Hee Do.
Just wanted to share this to ease the anxiety and the theories about the ending! I'm so excited for the upcoming episodes
A Twitter thread that I agree with for the ending of Twenty Five, Twenty One, of all the theories that I've read this is the one that I can accept. No deaths please 😭. My theory is that Yi-Jin has to move out of town or out of the country due to his job as a reporter, perhaps to also not hurt Hee-Do's feelings by being a sports reporter. (Remember Coach Yang's and Hee-Do's mom's conflict and their warnings). I also am theorizing that Yi-Jin promises Hee-Do that he'll come back but it took him a while to come back, that's why there was falling out between the two. The genre or plot is about YOUTH and I think they are trying to show that our lives move on and time does pass by and we can't stop that. What I do not understand though is why adult Hee-Do doesn't remember that they went on a school trip together? Why doesn't Min Chae know any of Hee-Do's friends as uncles or aunts? Did they all stop talking?
It's a bitter-sweet theory for an ending. But I do understand that your friends, while you were a teenager sometimes, are not your friends for your whole life. Perhaps acquaintances. BUT I CANNOT ACCEPT BECAUSE THEY ALL LOOKED SO COMFORTABLE AND CLOSE IN EPISODE 10. I CANNOT ACCEPT THAT THEY ALL JUST STOPPED TALKING TO EACH OTHER PLEASE
I know I shouldn't hope and i said that I'm fine with any outcome. But what if, right? or perhaps Yi-jin stayed as good friends with Hee-Do that he sends her gifts? or perhaps Hee-Do wants to still remember him in small things because they have separated ways?
I hope that all the characters will at least have a peaceful and happy ending even if they are not together.
I know I shouldn't hope and i said that I'm fine with any outcome. But what if, right? or perhaps Yi-jin stayed as good friends with Hee-Do that he sends her gifts? or perhaps Hee-Do wants to still remember him in small things because they have separated ways?
I hope that all the characters will at least have a peaceful and happy ending even if they are not together.
Hee-Do will say, "I am not disappointed you're Injeolmi" and I think that is for Yu-Rim. I really hope they solve their conflicts and come into an agreement and we get the beach scenes and them just having fun. I guess Yi-Jin visiting her at the fencing room when Hee-Do looks embarrassed is also when Yi-Jin will clear it up with her and she will feel so shy about the whole "I have to have you" part. I learned from the previous episode that the lines that are said are not always towards the lead, but towards the other characters in the drama.
I hope there's some sort of reunion for them even if it's platonic. Also, this whole In-Jeolmi misunderstanding needs to be solved and Hee-Do kicking the bathroom to talk to Yu-Rim (I'm guessing) will most likely be the closure between them. No disrespect or offense to Yi-Jin, but he shouldn't be meddling with their business or even pretend to be Injeolmi because that will hurt Hee-Do so much. (Can this be the dispute between them?) That's why when Hee-Do was asking him if he was really Injeolmi, you can see the hurt in his face because he hates lying to her.
I also understand Yu-Rim's circumstances with her financial needs and her difficult life. I felt so bad when she saw her mom crying and the pool scene. Yu-Rim definitely is a good-written character because there is something deeper that is why she acts like that. Everyone has their flaws due to trauma. I really hope they become friends though, because damn, 3 years? They basically indirectly know each other deeper than anyone, even Yi-Jin with Hee-Do.
I love how Kdramas are well-written and thought of. Credits to the writer and director for making this masterpiece.
I LOVE THE LAST SCENES HEHEHE! Maybe now Hee-Do will have time to think about her feelings for Yi-Jin and vice versa because she will be taking a break from fencing. Also, the tape and the carving on the desk got Hee-Do questioning, "Who's that girl?". I love the developments and how it's a slow burn type of love or friendship.
Again, her winning moment got me teary-eyed and cheering for Hee-Do.
I love her moments with her dad and remembering how he used to support and assured her.
Lastly, in the first scene, Min-Jae receives a package from her dad. Who cannot be there in person because he will need to quarantine 2 weeks before and after? So I'm guessing Min-Jae's father is working abroad? It just doesn't connect to Hee-Do's mom's comment that she met with Yi-Jin and if Yi-Jin was the father, wouldn't he be abroad?