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Twenty Five Twenty One

TV·2022–2022·1 season, 16 episodes·tvN·Drama·1h 15m·8.4·Created by Jung Jee-hyun, Kwon Do-eun

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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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Twenty Five Twenty One S01E09Episode 9S01E09 · 9.2As 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.
  2. 02Twenty Five Twenty One S01E10Episode 10S01E10 · 9.0Under 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.
  3. 03Twenty Five Twenty One S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 8.7Though 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.

Castfull cast & details

Kim Tae-riKim Tae-riNa Hee-doNam Joo-hyukNam Joo-hyukBaek Yi-jinBonaBonaKo Yu-rimChoi Hyun-wookChoi Hyun-wookMoon Ji-woongLee Ju-myoungLee Ju-myoungJi Seung-wanKim Hye-eunKim Hye-eunYang Chan-miChoi Myeong-binChoi Myeong-binKim Min-chaeJoo Bo-youngJoo Bo-youngLee Ye-ji

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2022Aired 8.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Twenty Five Twenty One S01E01Episode 1February 12, 2022 7.5When the IMF financial crisis threatens to slash Na Hee-do's dreams, she sets out to get herself transferred to another school with a fencin
  2. S01E02Twenty Five Twenty One S01E02Episode 2February 13, 2022 8.7Though 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 int
  3. S01E03Twenty Five Twenty One S01E03Episode 3February 19, 2022 8.0When a fortuitous opportunity presents itself, Hee-do begs her coach for extra training. An unanticipated visitor comes around hoping to see
  4. S01E04Twenty Five Twenty One S01E04Episode 4February 20, 2022 8.2In 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 i
  5. S01E05Twenty Five Twenty One S01E05Episode 5February 26, 2022 8.7Hee-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.
  6. S01E06Twenty Five Twenty One S01E06Episode 6February 27, 2022 8.7Tensions 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 cr
  7. S01E07Twenty Five Twenty One S01E07Episode 7March 5, 2022 8.7A 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
  8. S01E08Twenty Five Twenty One S01E08Episode 8March 6, 2022 8.3Hee-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'
  9. S01E09Twenty Five Twenty One S01E09Season's bestEpisode 9March 12, 2022 9.2As 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 p
  10. S01E10Twenty Five Twenty One S01E10Episode 10March 13, 2022 9.0Under 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
  11. S01E11Twenty Five Twenty One S01E11Episode 11March 19, 2022 8.7Hee-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
  12. S01E12Twenty Five Twenty One S01E12Episode 12March 20, 2022 8.7Unable 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
  13. S01E13Twenty Five Twenty One S01E13Episode 13March 26, 2022 8.7Warnings about allowing his personal ties to affect his work weigh heavily on Yi-jin. The school fencing team enters their last competition
  14. S01E14Twenty Five Twenty One S01E14Episode 14March 27, 2022 8.7Shouldering the burdens of a sudden misfortune in her family, Yu-rim arrives at a decision that places her in hot water with the public.
  15. S01E15Twenty Five Twenty One S01E15Episode 15April 2, 2022 8.3Hee-do once again finds herself opposite her most formidable opponent. Yi-jin is busier than ever after transferring to another department.
  16. S01E16Twenty Five Twenty One S01E16Episode 16April 3, 2022 8.3In an emotionally charged exchange, Hee-do and Yi-jin confront the state of their relationship. Hee-do accidentally leaves her diary on a bu

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