The first weekend after tvN’s ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ ending, the weekend felt kind of empty. Many of us waited for Hee Do and Yi Jin to take over the screen. Premiering in February 2021, ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ has kept our eyes glued to the screen with the storyline. Based on the time when the IMF crisis had hit South Korea, a budding fencer named Na Hee Do and a university dropout Baek Yi Jin crosses each others’ paths. As we go through Na Hee Do’s story through the eyes of her daughter. With the ending of ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’, the viewers get hit by a reality check.
Ever since the show had started, fans anticipated the future of Baek Yi Jin. Whether he ended up with Hee Do or not. Was he even alive or not. But as the ending of the k-drama approached, fans had nothing but tears rolling down their faces. After winning another match which was also her final match, Yi Jin interviewed Hee Do years after their breakup. And in the end, he congratulated her on her wedding.
Apparently, that interview was their last interaction. As the future Na Hee Do believed one should always be ready to let go. So the two ended on a happy note.
‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ Ending: What Happened Between Na Hee Do & Baek Yi Jin?
After that awkward New Year kiss and trying to maintain distance from each other, Hee Do and Yi Jin finally started dating. While Hee Do worked on herself and became one of the best fencers out there. Yi Jin asked for a transfer and became a local reporter at UBS News. The two barely had any time to see each other but they managed. But as time passing, Yi Jin got busier with work. And while Hee Do was used to getting left alone because of her mother being a reporter, she didn’t want to console herself once again. While she tried her best to be understanding, with Yi Jin ditching their trip to cover the breaking news, Hee Do had no option but to think again.
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With the 9/11 blasts in the States, Yi Jin had to leave for New York the same night. Hee Do watched him on TV reporting news and interviews from the States. While Yi Jin did his best to help people and suffered loneliness. With the distance, the two eventually drifted apart. Applying for a correspondent position in New York, Yi Jin got the job and returned to South Korea to wrap things up. While he had no intentions of visiting Hee Do and leaving without any consequences. Because them having similar suitcases, the two ended up running into each other.
Hee Do & Yi Jin Ended At The Same Place Where They Started
With Hee Do confronting Yi Jin, the two broke up. But they had to face each other once again to cancel their couple’s plan. On their way back home, they fought once again. Hee Do pointed out how he just gave up and never had time for her. While Yi Jin preferred him to suffer alone instead of the two of them together. Having another fight, the two went their separate ways. Feeling regretful about the things she said, Hee Do apologized to Yi Jin in her diary. But she ended up losing the diary. But because of Yi Jin’s ID being there as a keepsake, the diary made its way to Yi Jin. Reading her apologies, he wrote the things he wanted to say to her too.
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Finding each other at the bus stop at a distance, Yi Jin and Hee Do broke down in each others’ arms. Wishing each other luck for the future and confessing their love, the two finally parted ways. After years, the diary made its way back to Hee Do through her daughter. Going back to the place where she asked Yi Jin to be happy with her in secret. She reminisced the memories and let Baek Yi Jin go.
The Final Match Between Ko Yu Rim & Na Hee Do
In her retirement interview with Yi Jin, Hee Do revealed that her match in Madrid in 2001 was one of the hardest matches in her fencing career. After a long time, Hee Do reunite with Yu Rim in Madrid as they competed against each other. With Yu Rim becoming Julia Ko and moving to Russia, she had to ghost Hee Do. The words the two best friends spoke to the media were twisted. Reaching the finals, Hee Do and Yu Rim stood against each other with the burden of the country’s pride on their shoulders. With the match ending, Hee Do won. And as soon as she did, the two fencers embraced each other in hugs while crying their eyes out. Creating yet another history, the best friends were united once again.
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What Happened To Ko Yu Rim & Moon Ji Woong in ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’?
From being the best fencer in the country, Ko Yu Rim ended up becoming the traitor for the steps she took. But after retiring, Yu Rim moved back to where she belonged. And took her pride back. With Russia offering her full financial support in return for her to play from their team, Yu Rim agreed. After the news was out, she went on to meet Yi Jin and told him that he was just doing his job. Asking him to not reveal her parent’s condition to the country, she took the blame on herself. Moving to Russia was a big change for the fencer.
And with everything happening, not once did Ji Woong leave Yu Rim’s side. After continuing their relationship is long-distance, Yu Rim came back to South Korea a few years after her match with Hee Do in Madrid. 7 years later after, Yu Rim retired and started her own fencing academy. Training the future of the country to become the best selves. Ji Woong too turned his fashion blog into a well-known clothing company. With him proposing to Yu Rim fencing style and telling her that the only thing he knows is loving her. Ji Woong and Yu Rim got married soon after.
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What Happened To Seung Wan in ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’?
The head of the broadcasting club and the straight-A student, Seung Wan was the best friend anyone could ask for. After standing up against the teacher using corporal punishment in school, Seung Wan went on to drop out of school. Taking her time, she went on to take her GED and passed the CSET with flying colors. Getting into the college she wanted to, Seung Wan went on to get the job of Assitant Director. Later on, meeting Yi Jin at her father’s funeral after 7 years, she also met his younger brother Baek Hi Hyun. The two ended up exchanging numbers, and might’ve dated in the universe of ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’.
Is There Going To Be A ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ Season 2?
There’s not going to be a Season 2 for ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ as the ending has perfectly wrapped up the story. With an ending very close to real-life i.e. the lovers do not end up together despite doing everything they could, there isn’t any room left for another season. Years after their mutual breakup, their love for each other was still intact. While Hee Do lives with her daughter and encourages her in ballet. On the other hand, Yi Jin, too, lives his life and Hee Do is still his first love. If anything, a story with Yi Jin’s pov would be a wonderful idea. While some fans have accepted the ending, many are still asking for closure from the k-drama.
‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ is available to watch on the streaming platform ‘Netflix’ with English subtitles.
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