“Twenty-five, Twenty-one” already hints at Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Tae-ri having a sad breakup and not getting married in the last 2 episodes
tvN’s Saturday drama “Twenty-five, Twenty-one” (scripted by Kwon Do-eun and directed by Jung Ji-hyun), which has only two episodes left, unveiled “Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin, Record of Youth” #3 which was as hot as midsummer days.
“Twenty-five, Twenty-one” is a drama depicting the wandering and growth of young people who lost their dreams in the 1998 era. Following 14 consecutive weeks of having the highest rating among series of the same timeslot since its first broadcast, Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Tae-ri topped the TV drama topic category released by Good Data Corporation for 7 consecutive weeks and topped the content influence index for 4 consecutive weeks.
Above all, in the last broadcast, Na Hee-do (Kim Tae-ri) and Baek Lee-jin (Nam Joo-hyuk) met as the fencing queen, who won three consecutive gold medals in 2009, and a UBS News anchor 9 years later during an interview. In this regard, Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin’s “Record of Youth #3” shows how these two have hurt each other, fallen in love, and part ways.
◆ “Record of Youth #1 – Anger.”
In the 14th episode, Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin exploded their anger as they were disappointed, distressed, and faced serious conflicts with each other. As Baek Yi-jin turned 24, Na Hee-do turned 20, the two began their dating relationship with Baek Yi-jin’s determination to “try this kind of love.” However, Baek Lee-jin learned the story of Ko Yu-rim (Kim Ji-yeon), who chose to become a naturalized citizen due to her difficult family circumstances, then reported it alone according to his duty as a reporter. Since then, a crack started between Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin. Na Hee-do, who has already experienced it once due to a dispute over the judgment at the Asian Games, poured out her resentment against Baek Yi-jin, saying, “Can you not use other people’s tragedy to do business?” Na Hee-do was angry with Baek Yi-jin, who asked if he should have covered up what he was going to report because of their friendship, saying, “At least, it shouldn’t have been your first choice.” Baek Yi-jin then said to Na Hee-do, who doesn’t seem to understand him, “Then can you keep dating me? You never know. I might take advantage of your tragedy and make money with it.” Baek Yi-jin then appeared in front of Na Hee-do, who burst into tears after seeing the red letters “Go Yu-rim Traitor” and was holding cleaning tools trying to clean it, raising questions about how the two people, who were in pain and hurt each other, made up and reconciled.
◆ “Record of Youth #2 – Happiness”
In the upcoming 15th episode, Baek Yi-jin and Na Hee-do will enjoy their love to the fullest, including the happy moment of the two celebrating the New Year of 2001 when they turn 25 and 21. The intense aspects of reality that Na Hee-do, who is practicing hard to prepare for the 2001 Madrid competition at Taereung Athletes’ Village, and Baek Yi-jin, who goes to various sites to fulfill his duties and responsibility as a reporter, experience will be unveiled vividly. While witnessing and reporting a horrible scene, Baek Yi-jin faces unexpected difficulties. Na Hee-do delivers her warm support and comfort to Baek Yi-jin, who is trying to move forward with hope for a better world. Baek Yi-jin, who keeps dreaming of happiness every day, shows his affection and firm determination, “Life is very precious. Let’s love without regrets”, amidst hardships that suddenly come. Attention is focused on how the meaningful love engraved deep in the two’s hearts during their brilliant youth will be shown.
◆ “Record of Youth #3 – Love”
What will be the reason for Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin, who had loved and relied on each other so much, to face a breakup? In the upcoming 16th episode, the stories of the two, who cherish different things in their lives, having no choice but to eventually break up are desperately depicted. Na Hee-do, who enters the athletes’ village, receives training and participates in international competitions, and Baek Yi-jin, who used to be passionate but now worries about his belief as a reporter in the midst of various incidents, will face a sad situation where they can no longer gain strength from each other. The viewers are also looking forward to seeing what decision they will make to protect their love and the process of how they break up with each other.
The production company Hwa&Dam Pictures said, “We want to reflect on the meaning of ‘first love’ that remains in our deep memories through the process of Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin’s meeting and breaking up”, adding, “Please look forward to the ending of their ‘youth story’ in the 15th and 16th episodes, which contain all the joys and sorrows of 21-year-old Na Hee-do and 25-year-old Baek Yi-jin”. The 15th episode will air at 9:10 p.m on April 2nd.
