tvN announces the release date of "Twenty-Five Twenty-One," starring Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk.
Helmed by "The King: Eternal Monarch" and "You are My Spring" director Jung Ji Hyun, the upcoming Kdrama is set in the late 1990s, following the story of two individuals who met in their early 20s.
'Twenty-Five Twenty-One' Release Date and Cast
After confirming lead stars in October, tvN officially announced the premiere date of the new romance series.
"Twenty-Five Twenty-One" is slated to air on February 12, 2022, after Lee Jin Wook's "Bulgasal: Immortal Souls."
It is safe to say that the upcoming series is gaining the public's attention due to the lead stars' fresh team-up.
Aside from the duo Bona, Choi Hyun Wook, Lee Joo Myung and more will join the star-studded lineup.
Hwa & Dam Pictures, the production company behind the tvN Kdrama hints at the synergy of the actors and the striking characters they portray.
"Kim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk, Bona, Choi Hyun Wook, and Lee Joo Myung will provide a vivid and shining portrayal of youth during a time when everything could be loved and everything could be hurtful through 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One,'" the representative shared.
Moreover, the production company also noted that the romance drama would definitely bring out a nostalgic moment for the viewers of all generations.
In "Twenty-Five Twenty-One," Kim Tae Ri took on the role of high school fencer Na Hee Do, who successfully became a part of the national team.
Na Hee Do has this bold personality but is passionate about what truly matters to her.
Meanwhile, Nam Joo Hyuk plays Baek Yi Jin, a reporter and the family's eldest son who is greatly affected by the IMF financial crisis.
He used to deliver newspapers and worked as a part-timer at a book rental shop to make ends meet.
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Joining the lineup is Choi Hyun Wook as social media star Moon Ji Woong while Lee Joo Myung portrays class representative Ji Seung Wan.
Lastly, Bona will be Go Yu Rim, a professional fencer and Na Hee Do's great nemesis.
Kim Tae Ri Talks About Her Upcoming Kdrama and Movie
The 31-year-old actress showed her charismatic beauty as she graced the Elle Korea November cover.
During the interview, she spoke about her preparations for the upcoming Kdrama and her new movie "Alien."
He learned gymnastics for the film and fencing for "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" since she is set to portray a national athlete.
"While filming 'Alien,' I learned apparatus gymnastics. It's an exercise that really suits me. I was worried if I could enjoy fencing as much as that, but I didn't have to be concerned," she said, adding that she instantly fell in love with the sport and even enjoyed watching the fencing game at the Tokyo Olympics."
