all the signs pointing to a sad ending were already there from the get-go... we simply turned a blind eye to them because we were desperate for a happy ending... this drama was painfully beautiful and yes, it will take a long time to recover and move on... thank you twenty-five, twenty-one for the wonderful journey... personally, i give it a 10/10 and it definitely made it to my top kdramas ever watched
Yes, I think that is why its so emotional. By the end of episode 2, I could already feel the show is not going to be the happy light tone we saw in the previews. When Heedo said, lets be happy together even if its only temporary with that 2521 song in the background, my god I knew I'll end up crying, but was so invested already and was hoping for a happy ending anyway 😭 I will be thinking about this show for a long time.
I agree, and I clearly remember literally trying to convince myself that they'll still end up together even though clues pointed toward the opposite. I feel like many people have an expectation for a kdrama to end with the mains together, but in this case I'm still happy with the outcome :')
This is honeslty the first time the soundtrack of a show makes me go through all emotions I felt while watching it LMFAO I literally cry just listening to the songs it's not even funny anymore
it's been 2 years today 2521 first aired, And hearing this still a n hard challenge, there is a beautiful trauma that I have to overcome first. And it's not that easy when the pain from 2 Years ago still living in my mind.
I think a lot of people focused too much on the romance of the the drama that they didn’t see the beauty of the message that the writer were trying to tell. This drama highlights youth,hardship, friendship, dreams, love. And at end of the day nothing will be permanent so it’s important to enjoy the moment to the fullest. Yes the ending wasn’t a typical happy ending but it gave some of a closure. I personally felt like the older audience (20+) related alot more to the drama and understood the meaningful end. Overall very comforting drama.
I'm part of the older audience and I did understand and reminisce the past and made me reflect as well. I do understand why they had to end the relationship. But the ending just felt rushed, and I wanted just to know how the squad was doing and if they still kept in touch because after all, we saw them grow onscreen. But other than that, it's really a wonderful coming of age drama with a great cast.
i agree with your opinion. Time also flows like water flows to a lower place. But when I remember good memories, i feel like i am going back to the monent as if the water is heading up to the sky. i love the scene that they played with water in school.
the reason why we're hurt is because we invested our feelings on it too much, that just goes to show how beautifully written 2521 is and how amazing portrayed it was by the cast. I love the show, its been a while since a kdrama has got this effect on me. It truly is one of the best coming-of-age kdrama of all time. Even better than reply1988 imho. this song hurts me so much, but i remember them crying in the bus station scenes which was such a masterpiece and it makes it all worthwhile. i dont regret a thing watching this beautiful show unfold.
It really speaks how well made the show is. No matter how devastated I am with how it ended, I don't regret watching it and will most likely rewatch it. Its trully became one of my alltime favorites.
I could write about this all day none stop, this Drama made me learn the meaning of love, friendship and passion. The fact that they did not reveal her husband is still a good move from the writer. I love how their friendship kept going no matter how hard it was for them to survive. And the way everyone found their paths is just perfect. THIS IS GONNA MARK FOREVER.❤️❤️ * wow thank you💓 *
No it's not, BaekDo loves aren't that shallow before eps 15 tho. Too many plot holes for this ending, also the writers didn't make a good closure for both BaekDo in the present time. Still this is a well written '22 kdrama with bad ending, it is not a bittersweet ending.. it's too bitter for me to taste the sweetness :(((
@@hunz22 Well, I assume you're looking for a specific scene for the ending. Personally, I think it's satisfactory. Things change and life goes on. Baek Yi Jin got his family back together, Na Hee Do has lived her dream so there's nothing more to see. It doesn't matter if they married someone else or not, the drama is solely about their youth.
@@hunz22 feeling change and that's reality for many couple. Yet they have their first priority which is not their love. Career and family comes first. That's life.
the opinions when it comes to the ending was divided, but i really liked how it ended. they were each other's strength during tough times, but sometimes love isn't enough to keep two people together. this drama has been realistic from beginning to end, and i applaud all the cast & crew for their hard work.
Same but I think it did felt short of showing if both have truly moved on and are happy at present, because somehow it felt they were still yearning for each other. So that clarity would have made a big difference.
I somewhat agree with you but I felt the ending that there is still yearning in both parties and that's why it hurts me the most😭🥺 Kdrama is getting reel real
@@nerisac637 As to why it was not "clearly"stated whether they moved on or not, is because it is up to us to decided should it be you in the situation, if you were Na Hee do? Would you make the same decision? Would you break up while love is still what you both know it is, or strain the relationship until it breaks you both, until love turns to hate, that you can't even stay friends when it ends? If you were Baek Yi-jin, would you make the same decision? Would you get the job in New York without knowing whether or not you can return to Korea for good? Would you not get the job, return to Korea and stay? Would you choose Hee Do? Will you have the courage to be selfish by trying to get a grip on both and not have to choose? Get the job and New York and push your relationship with Hee Do, try to make it through the distance like Yurim and his boyfriend did? Knowing that Hee Do gree up alone and lonely? After reading Hee Do's diary, Baek Yijin understood all that Hee Do went through and felt while he was away. It was not the life she wanted for herself, and her future kids, to experience what she experienced with her mother. She needs someone to be present, someone who is strong enough to be vulnerable in front of her and be open to all the support she could give. Hee Do will only keep on hurting and get lonelier if they go long distance. If you're Baek Yi-jin would you not let her go? And if you were Hee Do, will you let Yijin rehect the Job in New York, after you've witnessed how hard Yijin went through to get a job, and keep the job, after witnessing how hard it was for him to keep their family together, know he has a family to support a family who depends on him, if you were Na Hee Do will you have the courage to be selfish and let Yijin stay in Korea? It was nothing but love and all because they loved each other so much that they chose to let each other go. Sometimes, it takes greater love to leave than to stay. And it takes the greatest love of all to let go than to hold on. Knowing that to let them go will break your heart into pieces, knowing half your world will fall apart, but will give them long term peace and convenience and comfort nonetheless. You break and break and break for their own healing.
@@jessieldinopol8414 The clearly stated or clarity I was looking for was in the present, not when they broke up. I understand they had to break up then and I've seen couplea in real life who broke up but in the end found happiness in another partner. That was what at least to have seen in the adult Na Heedo. But Minchae's dad was also far away which mades me more sad. I think they should have shown a happy present life for Heedo as she had such an inspirational story in fencing and was a ball of sunshine when she was younger.
this drama was so well written, and i genuinely enjoyed every moment while watching it. though many were unsatisfied with the ending, i felt like it was the best way to end it. the whole drama was a dive into heedo's teenage years and her love story, so not knowing who minchae's father is or how the others are currently doing is not that important at all. in the end, we were able to see the growth of heedo and were able to receive closure between her and yijin for their breakup. the whole drama was bittersweet, and i truly felt as if i was growing with heedo throughout the past few months. i laughed and cried as i watched her develop into a better fencer and a more mature person and her journey definitely made me appreciate my own precious times while i'm young.
My kokoro will never be daijoubu. That shoelace scene will be the most beautiful break up scene. No one's at fault for their parting, not even the bookstore owner. Yijin already knew Heedo's side because of her lost diary but instead of coming back to her, he chose not to and accepted their farewell. We all have our great love and for Yijin it was Heedo. I understand that the story was mainly Heedo's POV but at least, I hope I've seen more of a genuinely happy Yijin (apart from their family reunion). He's been through so much and he found solace in Heedo. That last scene is not helping. In another life, BaekDo.
the most painful goodbyes in kdrama.. the time was not on their side and time drifted them apart. the ending is okay i wasn't really interested who's menchae's father is and the last scene where yijin forgot the password made me a bit disappointed bcoz even in the last minute i was hoping they will show his face hehe . its missing i mean they could have also shown how yijin looked like and if he is married also . but 2521 will hold a special place in my heart, i hope to see them in another project
There is no need to know who the husband is. It doesn't matter. The story portrayed the endless and pure love between Hee Do and Yi Jin. They've lived fully in every moment and to protect that, the breakup was needed. The last time they reached for each other at the bus stop is heartbreaking..It was the end of their fate. I love this drama especially because I could see every characters growing
This song hurts so bad. I wished that Baekdo would have a happy ending because they deserved it. They supported each other through their ups and downs but timing and misunderstanding ruined their relationship. On the positive side, at least they had a proper goodbye at the bus stop before Yijin's departure. This will be my #1 Kdrama as of now ❤️
This drama will have a special spot in my heart. This is a beautiful recreation of what reality is like. There is beauty in every pain and there is strength found in every heartache. To our dearest Heedo and Yijin, though it pains my heart seeing you walking your separate ways, I am glad that you have comforted us with your youth that will always reminds us that, at some point, we were in love with our first love and the growing pain of heartaches is what makes us who we are right now. You will be missed! You will be remembered. CONGRATULATIONS TEAM TWENTY FIVE TWENTY ONE.
This was the best drama that I had the pleasure to watch in many years. If not ever. The highs, the lows, the joys, the pain. It really reminded me of a relationship that I had once. I will admit that I laughed a lot, rooted for Na Hee Do & it actually had tears rolling down my cheeks several different times. The best show ever. I wished they had another season but as adults (and without spoiling it) with the whole gang again. But a happy ending.
That one scene where hee-do and yi-jin were at the bus stop and he tied her shoe lace was just agh idek how to explain it. Makes my heart feel like it's being squeezed
This drama has the most beautiful breakup. A breakup in a good condition in between the leads. A breakup that doesn't hurt. Just a clear message that love doesn't require successful relationships. Love is eternal.
The bus stop scene is just unforgettable. They loved each other so much. Baek Ji Yin and Na Hee Do forever in my heart. A masterpiece here, but still, they could make a less painful ending for them and us.
I probably would’ve been disappointed, almost upset had I watched this show when I was younger. Now that I’m almost 30, I can genuinely say this hit home on so many levels - two people don’t have to hate each other to end things, life happens and we move on - maintaining respect for one another and continuing to cherish those memories.
Definitely the BEST DRAMA of Kdrama history ❤️💙 10/10 - very well written, cinematography, and the characters. the ending was not an open ending but a closure. Literally like, ‘I love you, Goodbye’ (no, I’m not crying) For those people who haven’t experience it someday y’all will realized and understand. 🥺😭
I'm really sad about the ending coz' its too realistic. 2521 really touched my heart and comfort me in my darkest days and helps me to keep going in life even I'm barely surviving. The script was perfect and the story is realistic it just hurts that only the Baekdo ship is the only one who didn't end up together. In another life, Baekdo is an endgame. All characters got me hooked, no one will ever replace Taeyang squad in my heart, it will always have a special place. I don't even know if I'm able to move on from the pain the ending caused, but I'll try my best to understand that they're both their first and greatest love but not both their last love. I love you, twenty five twenty one! 😭
Episode 6 : - I tried dating that guy because I want to know how breakup feel. Its not a big deal actually (Na Hee Do) Episode 16 : - Thank to you baek yi jin, now i know how breakup really feel 💔( Na Hee Do ) - You comforted me by just being there (Na Hee Do ) - You helped me get back on my feet during my during the hardest time of my life. Without you, i would be where i am right now ( Baek Yi Jin ) - Thank you ( Both ) - I have loved you with all my heart ( Na Hee Do ) - Goodbye baek yi jin 💔 ( Na Hee Do) - Goodbye na hee do💔 ( Baek Yi Jin)
this drama was the first to make me realize how young I still am and how much I've yet to experience. Easily one of the best dramas for me. The ending didn't just make me cry but it was alot. They put in so much work and passion in this story and you can honestly feel how much care they placed into it. I can talk about this drama all day, I honestly have not yet moved on. But I'm so thankful for watching this, I learned so much and I'm hopeful to learn more in my own starting now!
Even though the ending of this was really heartbreaking and sad, I still can't find myself to hate or be disappointed with this drama because the wonderful memories, good friendships/relationships and life lessons far outweighs the breakup. Like their happy times and memories are what stood out to me in this drama, and they were of big comfort to me. It truly is bittersweet!
i really love the fact that this drama is not the usual cliche dramas that ive seen before.. its so refreshing and realistic and somehow the plot and storyline is similar to what is happening to most of us... i have a very² bad year due to my break up with my ex boyfriend bcs i loved him so much to the core, and i thought we could stay together forever, get married and have kids together.. but somehow life was not getting easy on us and we kept on breaking each other apart... and at the end, we went our own separate ways... it was so painful for me and i tried my best to move on by myself, but God, it was very tough... but then, this drama taught me something... even tho we dont end up with each other, but i should be grateful for all of the happy memories we created, and instead of crying over them, i should smile everytime those memories cross my mind.. Life is so short to be filled with sadness.. i realize that im still young and there is a lot more rooms for me to create new happy memories that i can recall back and smile at, one day when im old ❤ thank you to the scriptwriters, directors, crews, actors and actresses for this wonderful drama ❤ i've never been this grateful just by watching a drama.. this is the drama that will forever attached to my heart... i can finally move on peacefully ❤
This drama is so beautiful and it's the another love story that I would never forget. I wish I can have a chance to experience this kind of pure love in my life. This true love between Yijinn and Hee do is rare in modern lifestyle. People follow looks, money and fame but forget to love soul and accept who we are. I want someone like Yijinn who would love me purely and accept my flaws. I will also do the same to my future partner.
i was so emotionally overwhelmed watching and after finishing this drama i wasn't able to listen to this song without crying. twenty five twenty one taught me so much and gave me so much perspective on life as someone still trying to find their place in the world after graduating high school. the message of the drama is so pure and genuinely makes me excited to live life and experience all the passions it offers (happiness and sadness, love and heartbreak). i'm so happy this drama exists - it will always have a special place in my heart 💛
I was heartbroken .. I'm still heartbroken after watching this kdrama. But this is one of the bestest, most realistic and most beautiful story ever.. Especially the ending... It brought tears in my eyes.. I still can't get over it.. it was too beautiful... The actors have done amazing job. I loved the music... This song and Very, Slowly by BINU are my favourite songs.. Thanks to the writers and the whole cast and crew for bringing out this beautiful story to the viewers. This will always be special for me.. You did great!!!! You're gonna be rewarded so well!! I Hope you all get what you deserve... This is truly a beautiful beautiful beautiful story ever... I could relate to the characters so much... God I need a long time to get out of this feeling... It's too overwhelming!! Very beautiful ❤️ I love you guys! There's no character like Baek Yi Jin in the whole of universe.. Baek Yi Jin - even though you are not real. I love you. I truly loved your character. Hwaiting take care. God bless you all.....
I’ve been listening to this song for so long already and always get the same feeling out of it. It’s so comforting and gives me so much strength. I can’t believe this year is about to approach its closure. Let’s move on from the things that have put much weight on us.
My friend recommended this K-Drama to me. Then we started to catch feelings and became lovers. Just like the drama, there is some age gap; I was the older one. He was just full of spirit. He was my Hee-Do. We just have our own world. And unfortunately, we also broke up. Today, I learned that he’s now happy with someone else. Although, it didn’t go as we wanted it, I’ll forever cherish the moments we had. You will always be my greatest, most painful love. Saranghae, DAB.
This drama will always hold a special place in my heart....it felt like I lived with the characters in their happiness and pain...irrespective of the ending it is one of the best kdramas ever made....the osts are making me so emotional...hatts off to the writer, director and the entire cast
I don't really give a review after watching a kdrama but this kdrama is very realistic. Not all relationship turns into a happy ending. Not all break-ups are like them. As for 2521, they have a nice closure and happy on each other's decision. Thinking wayback on your past makes you realize the importance of life's lesson and the memories you shared with other people especially to the one you loved. Time flies. "Nothing is permanent in this world, except change". This kdrama teaches us the value of time, friendship, love, achievements, support system, and life it's not always about happiness, it also includes sorrows for us to be a grown up and a complete person.
'2521' beautiful absolutely beautiful drama...from beginning to end, amazing and unforgettable drama... thank you so much for this drama... Everything about this drama was epic... Bravo, well done and Congratulations to all the cast and crew who participated...Good luck and best wishes to all 👏👏🙌🙌👍👍👋👋
I literally write a long essay about how beautiful this drama is every day. It's part of my daily routine until i can finally move on but i doubt i can move on from this two.
This song describes very well this relationship. I love this couple, they cannot be together but they supported each other at a moment of their life when they we're alone and vulnerable.
It's now Thursday but i can't still move on. I doubt i will. Their love story is my definition of love. The love that makes you want to accomplish something. The love that forgive. The love that makes you the better person. And the love that heals.
This series is a slice of life,, simetimes letting go is the best thing you can do for both of you to grow.. and thats another side of loving someone. Sad but true
I hope I’m lucky enough to experience a first love like this because even though they didn’t end up together, they still have the memories, the gratitude, and affection for each other. Thank you Twenty Five Twenty One! As what Minchae said, because of this show, I want to make my own story. ❤️
personally, half of my heart was still with Twenty Five, Twenty One. The emotions getting stronger whenever I hear or watch there OST’s. Perfectly made for this drama🥺❤️🩹 Missing #2521 a lot everyday.
I can't do my work well because of thissssssss!!!!! I can't think straight. this drama gave me so many lessons and made my heartbroken at the same time :(
The way we have to accept the ending of #Twentyfivetwentyone foreshadows how #Baeko hurtfully accepts their breakup. We/they somehow had already known since the beginning that it (the drama/their love) will end, yet we ironically still feel the pain when it really is. However, it still holds a special place in our heart and memory. Send much love to all Kim Taeri, Nam Jooyuk, all the crews for this amazing drama 👏🏻❤
i bet this ending related to many ppl, my password recovery still my first love till this day, she the one who make my days better. yep we not endded together
I knew that this series didn't have a happy ending already before watching it. Even though, I hoped for a happy ending. I cried a lot after the ending and this song makes me more heart broken. 2521 will have a special place in my heart❤
I thought I was over it...its been a while..but watching this video made me realize I'm not over it lol! Still brings tears to my eyes. Still hands down my favorite kdrama 🥰
We all knew it's gonna end sadly but I still hoped there will be a plot twist but no it didn't happen. It was such a good drama. Whenever a new episode aired I instantly searched if drama sites uploaded and added subtitles. I've waited every week patiently since from the start. It was an experience for me. Since Reply 1988, I haven't felt this empty and got post series depression after a drama ended. I know despite Hee Do's all regrets and despair of not being able to alter the breakup moment with sweet sentences, she lived happily. And Yurim, Jiwoong, Seung wan got their happy endings too. I'm just so sad that we don't know anything about Yi Jin's present. His first love is still Hee Do, but did he even marry? After that last interview of Hee Do, Yi Jin's all years are missing because we're seeing the whole situation from Hee Do's perspective and she has no idea about him doing what with his life, while she knows about other three character. Idk how to describe I'm just so sad. The ending was so bittersweet, I wanted to cry but couldn't because my heart felt too heavy.
ive never cried this much since reply 1988 too, and that was 6 years ago 😭 same vibes. No junghwan in the present too. Been ugly crying all day whenever i see posts about 2521 😅 rewatched a couple of times and it still hurts like hell. Funny thing is that after watching the finale, all the moments from ep 1 to 15 hurts all the more now, even the happy moments hurt so good. Sad but beautiful and bittersweet all at the same time.
First love is always that beautiful chapter which gave you all those butterflies, moments you frame in a golden frame, you remember everything and that's how it happens to make a space in your heart for the longest time. Heedo and Yijin felt the flutter during that summer and loved with a burning red love ,and even if they didnt end together they cherished their story till the end
This drama teach me that, what exactly love is, not every ending is happy..this drama was so inspiring, it inspired me to write my own story in my own diary, told me about friendship and love..i really want a person like na heedo and baek yijin in my life..
This song is so unforgettable and painful, and it rakes up so much of my own painful experience. This song coupled with the love between Kim-Teri and Nam...it's so hard to forget ...... I actually listens to this song every day...
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No one will ever recover from 2521. This drama is gold.
Just finished watching and man i am in pain. 💔😭
@@srt_dzyn hey...you are not only one, we all are in pain after 2521.
One of the best ever
😭😭😭
It's a great show!
It's a wonderful crying release and relief.
So nostalgic and beautiful! 🥹👌
😢☺️🥰🥰🥰
Absolute the best!
이 노래 들을때마다 정류장씬 생각나서 눈물남..
😭😭😭
Me too 😭😭😭😭😭
its really Bus stop scene is really can't stop my tears 😢
Pareil trop émouvant 😢
😢🥲😭😭😭
all the signs pointing to a sad ending were already there from the get-go... we simply turned a blind eye to them because we were desperate for a happy ending... this drama was painfully beautiful and yes, it will take a long time to recover and move on... thank you twenty-five, twenty-one for the wonderful journey... personally, i give it a 10/10 and it definitely made it to my top kdramas ever watched
Yes, I think that is why its so emotional. By the end of episode 2, I could already feel the show is not going to be the happy light tone we saw in the previews. When Heedo said, lets be happy together even if its only temporary with that 2521 song in the background, my god I knew I'll end up crying, but was so invested already and was hoping for a happy ending anyway 😭 I will be thinking about this show for a long time.
I agree, and I clearly remember literally trying to convince myself that they'll still end up together even though clues pointed toward the opposite. I feel like many people have an expectation for a kdrama to end with the mains together, but in this case I'm still happy with the outcome :')
Their life are just not matched. It does not mean they were not happy with their first love.
Good k-drama series.
This is honeslty the first time the soundtrack of a show makes me go through all emotions I felt while watching it LMFAO I literally cry just listening to the songs it's not even funny anymore
My heart is broken 💔
But this is the best thing I ever watched
After 2 years, im still here
me too 😞
Same here😢, I can't move on from this drama, it hurts my soul!
it's been 2 years today 2521 first aired, And hearing this still a n hard challenge, there is a beautiful trauma that I have to overcome first. And it's not that easy when the pain from 2 Years ago still living in my mind.
I think a lot of people focused too much on the romance of the the drama that they didn’t see the beauty of the message that the writer were trying to tell. This drama highlights youth,hardship, friendship, dreams, love. And at end of the day nothing will be permanent so it’s important to enjoy the moment to the fullest. Yes the ending wasn’t a typical happy ending but it gave some of a closure. I personally felt like the older audience (20+) related alot more to the drama and understood the meaningful end. Overall very comforting drama.
I'm part of the older audience and I did understand and reminisce the past and made me reflect as well.
I do understand why they had to end the relationship. But the ending just felt rushed, and I wanted just to know how the squad was doing and if they still kept in touch because after all, we saw them grow onscreen. But other than that, it's really a wonderful coming of age drama with a great cast.
hoping theres another season just to clarify things.
i agree with your opinion. Time also flows like water flows to a lower place. But when I remember good memories, i feel like i am going back to the monent as if the water is heading up to the sky. i love the scene that they played with water in school.
the reason why we're hurt is because we invested our feelings on it too much, that just goes to show how beautifully written 2521 is and how amazing portrayed it was by the cast. I love the show, its been a while since a kdrama has got this effect on me. It truly is one of the best coming-of-age kdrama of all time. Even better than reply1988 imho. this song hurts me so much, but i remember them crying in the bus station scenes which was such a masterpiece and it makes it all worthwhile. i dont regret a thing watching this beautiful show unfold.
It really speaks how well made the show is. No matter how devastated I am with how it ended, I don't regret watching it and will most likely rewatch it. Its trully became one of my alltime favorites.
@@mikimouse8909 Sama I don't regret watching this series at all... It's just so beautiful
Please dont compare it with reply sequel. They're in different league.
@Shinkai Nim it’s their opinion lol
@@haobinraeloversclub yes... You're right.
I could write about this all day none stop, this Drama made me learn the meaning of love, friendship and passion. The fact that they did not reveal her husband is still a good move from the writer.
I love how their friendship kept going no matter how hard it was for them to survive.
And the way everyone found their paths is just perfect.
THIS IS GONNA MARK FOREVER.❤️❤️
* wow thank you💓 *
actually this drama relate with my love story in real life
@@komedilive30 don't worry you'll find the perfect person for you ❤
Yesssss can't agree more
@@rux_aa thanks, stay health for u
What if the cutie pie is her husband?! 🙄
The ending reflects life so realistically that it's tough for us to accept.
Can't agree more
No it's not, BaekDo loves aren't that shallow before eps 15 tho. Too many plot holes for this ending, also the writers didn't make a good closure for both BaekDo in the present time. Still this is a well written '22 kdrama with bad ending, it is not a bittersweet ending.. it's too bitter for me to taste the sweetness :(((
@@hunz22 Well, I assume you're looking for a specific scene for the ending.
Personally, I think it's satisfactory. Things change and life goes on. Baek Yi Jin got his family back together, Na Hee Do has lived her dream so there's nothing more to see. It doesn't matter if they married someone else or not, the drama is solely about their youth.
@@hunz22 feeling change and that's reality for many couple. Yet they have their first priority which is not their love. Career and family comes first. That's life.
@@hunz22 I think the only thing I have to know more is the story of her daughter and the ballet, the others doesn't matter with the history
the opinions when it comes to the ending was divided, but i really liked how it ended. they were each other's strength during tough times, but sometimes love isn't enough to keep two people together. this drama has been realistic from beginning to end, and i applaud all the cast & crew for their hard work.
i agree with you
Same but I think it did felt short of showing if both have truly moved on and are happy at present, because somehow it felt they were still yearning for each other. So that clarity would have made a big difference.
I somewhat agree with you but I felt the ending that there is still yearning in both parties and that's why it hurts me the most😭🥺 Kdrama is getting reel real
@@nerisac637 As to why it was not "clearly"stated whether they moved on or not, is because it is up to us to decided should it be you in the situation, if you were Na Hee do? Would you make the same decision? Would you break up while love is still what you both know it is, or strain the relationship until it breaks you both, until love turns to hate, that you can't even stay friends when it ends? If you were Baek Yi-jin, would you make the same decision? Would you get the job in New York without knowing whether or not you can return to Korea for good? Would you not get the job, return to Korea and stay? Would you choose Hee Do? Will you have the courage to be selfish by trying to get a grip on both and not have to choose? Get the job and New York and push your relationship with Hee Do, try to make it through the distance like Yurim and his boyfriend did? Knowing that Hee Do gree up alone and lonely? After reading Hee Do's diary, Baek Yijin understood all that Hee Do went through and felt while he was away. It was not the life she wanted for herself, and her future kids, to experience what she experienced with her mother. She needs someone to be present, someone who is strong enough to be vulnerable in front of her and be open to all the support she could give. Hee Do will only keep on hurting and get lonelier if they go long distance. If you're Baek Yi-jin would you not let her go? And if you were Hee Do, will you let Yijin rehect the Job in New York, after you've witnessed how hard Yijin went through to get a job, and keep the job, after witnessing how hard it was for him to keep their family together, know he has a family to support a family who depends on him, if you were Na Hee Do will you have the courage to be selfish and let Yijin stay in Korea? It was nothing but love and all because they loved each other so much that they chose to let each other go. Sometimes, it takes greater love to leave than to stay. And it takes the greatest love of all to let go than to hold on. Knowing that to let them go will break your heart into pieces, knowing half your world will fall apart, but will give them long term peace and convenience and comfort nonetheless. You break and break and break for their own healing.
@@jessieldinopol8414 The clearly stated or clarity I was looking for was in the present, not when they broke up. I understand they had to break up then and I've seen couplea in real life who broke up but in the end found happiness in another partner. That was what at least to have seen in the adult Na Heedo. But Minchae's dad was also far away which mades me more sad. I think they should have shown a happy present life for Heedo as she had such an inspirational story in fencing and was a ball of sunshine when she was younger.
this drama was so well written, and i genuinely enjoyed every moment while watching it. though many were unsatisfied with the ending, i felt like it was the best way to end it. the whole drama was a dive into heedo's teenage years and her love story, so not knowing who minchae's father is or how the others are currently doing is not that important at all. in the end, we were able to see the growth of heedo and were able to receive closure between her and yijin for their breakup. the whole drama was bittersweet, and i truly felt as if i was growing with heedo throughout the past few months. i laughed and cried as i watched her develop into a better fencer and a more mature person and her journey definitely made me appreciate my own precious times while i'm young.
Wow.. Your review of this Kdrama so perfect .. I agree with you.
제가 본 리뷰중에 가장 완벽합니다. 구글번역기조차 완벽하네요!
Well said.
I definetly agree with you
Agree.25,21 THE BEST K-DRAMA ❤❤❤❤❤
My kokoro will never be daijoubu.
That shoelace scene will be the most beautiful break up scene.
No one's at fault for their parting, not even the bookstore owner. Yijin already knew Heedo's side because of her lost diary but instead of coming back to her, he chose not to and accepted their farewell. We all have our great love and for Yijin it was Heedo. I understand that the story was mainly Heedo's POV but at least, I hope I've seen more of a genuinely happy Yijin (apart from their family reunion). He's been through so much and he found solace in Heedo. That last scene is not helping. In another life, BaekDo.
Indeed, in another life, Baekdo! 🥂
In another life, it's BaekDo.
the most painful goodbyes in kdrama.. the time was not on their side and time drifted them apart. the ending is okay i wasn't really interested who's menchae's father is and the last scene where yijin forgot the password made me a bit disappointed bcoz even in the last minute i was hoping they will show his face hehe . its missing i mean they could have also shown how yijin looked like and if he is married also . but 2521 will hold a special place in my heart, i hope to see them in another project
@@Glorina_Ruiz81 What was the last scene meaning the laptop scene
Revisiting the feeling in this mv. In another time Baekdo, i rather say.
There is no need to know who the husband is. It doesn't matter. The story portrayed the endless and pure love between Hee Do and Yi Jin. They've lived fully in every moment and to protect that, the breakup was needed. The last time they reached for each other at the bus stop is heartbreaking..It was the end of their fate. I love this drama especially because I could see every characters growing
This song hurts so bad. I wished that Baekdo would have a happy ending because they deserved it. They supported each other through their ups and downs but timing and misunderstanding ruined their relationship. On the positive side, at least they had a proper goodbye at the bus stop before Yijin's departure. This will be my #1 Kdrama as of now ❤️
This drama will have a special spot in my heart. This is a beautiful recreation of what reality is like. There is beauty in every pain and there is strength found in every heartache. To our dearest Heedo and Yijin, though it pains my heart seeing you walking your separate ways, I am glad that you have comforted us with your youth that will always reminds us that, at some point, we were in love with our first love and the growing pain of heartaches is what makes us who we are right now. You will be missed! You will be remembered. CONGRATULATIONS TEAM TWENTY FIVE TWENTY ONE.
Right Person, Wrong Time 😪
너의 세상 이제는 "안녕"
16화 보면서 펑펑 울었어요ㅠㅠㅠ
진짜 떠나보내야 한다는 사실이 믿기지 않고 너무나 슬퍼서요ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
흑흑 어떻게 백도를 보내냐구요ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
The ending scene with the password destroyed me 😭😭😭
This was the best drama that I had the pleasure to watch in many years. If not ever. The highs, the lows, the joys, the pain. It really reminded me of a relationship that I had once. I will admit that I laughed a lot, rooted for Na Hee Do & it actually had tears rolling down my cheeks several different times. The best show ever. I wished they had another season but as adults (and without spoiling it) with the whole gang again. But a happy ending.
That one scene where hee-do and yi-jin were at the bus stop and he tied her shoe lace was just agh idek how to explain it. Makes my heart feel like it's being squeezed
This drama has the most beautiful breakup. A breakup in a good condition in between the leads. A breakup that doesn't hurt.
Just a clear message that love doesn't require successful relationships. Love is eternal.
The bus stop scene is just unforgettable. They loved each other so much. Baek Ji Yin and Na Hee Do forever in my heart. A masterpiece here, but still, they could make a less painful ending for them and us.
After 9 months of the ending..i still didnt recover yet and i still feel sad
Como pode ter dito um final que foi , não gostei , era prós dois ter terminado juntos, chorei muito 😔
I probably would’ve been disappointed, almost upset had I watched this show when I was younger. Now that I’m almost 30, I can genuinely say this hit home on so many levels - two people don’t have to hate each other to end things, life happens and we move on - maintaining respect for one another and continuing to cherish those memories.
Definitely the BEST DRAMA of Kdrama history ❤️💙
10/10 - very well written, cinematography, and the characters.
the ending was not an open ending but a closure. Literally like, ‘I love you, Goodbye’ (no, I’m not crying)
For those people who haven’t experience it someday y’all will realized and understand. 🥺😭
this drama is #2 for me. best was the Goblin.
I get u . Understand as well on how some questions a lot about the break up n the ending . It takes one to know exactly how it was.
This drama hurt me soo much... especially the bus-stop scene. One of the most beautiful break-up scenes
I'm really sad about the ending coz' its too realistic. 2521 really touched my heart and comfort me in my darkest days and helps me to keep going in life even I'm barely surviving. The script was perfect and the story is realistic it just hurts that only the Baekdo ship is the only one who didn't end up together. In another life, Baekdo is an endgame. All characters got me hooked, no one will ever replace Taeyang squad in my heart, it will always have a special place. I don't even know if I'm able to move on from the pain the ending caused, but I'll try my best to understand that they're both their first and greatest love but not both their last love. I love you, twenty five twenty one! 😭
Episode 6 :
- I tried dating that guy because I want to know how breakup feel. Its not a big deal actually (Na Hee Do)
Episode 16 :
- Thank to you baek yi jin, now i know how breakup really feel 💔( Na Hee Do )
- You comforted me by just being there (Na Hee Do )
- You helped me get back on my feet during my during the hardest time of my life. Without you, i would be where i am right now ( Baek Yi Jin )
- Thank you ( Both )
- I have loved you with all my heart ( Na Hee Do )
- Goodbye baek yi jin 💔 ( Na Hee Do)
- Goodbye na hee do💔 ( Baek Yi Jin)
this drama was the first to make me realize how young I still am and how much I've yet to experience. Easily one of the best dramas for me. The ending didn't just make me cry but it was alot. They put in so much work and passion in this story and you can honestly feel how much care they placed into it. I can talk about this drama all day, I honestly have not yet moved on. But I'm so thankful for watching this, I learned so much and I'm hopeful to learn more in my own starting now!
Unforgettable drama, unforgettable casts, unforgettable story 💛
I want S2..... 😢😢😢😢
Even though the ending of this was really heartbreaking and sad, I still can't find myself to hate or be disappointed with this drama because the wonderful memories, good friendships/relationships and life lessons far outweighs the breakup. Like their happy times and memories are what stood out to me in this drama, and they were of big comfort to me. It truly is bittersweet!
this kdrama made me feel emotions i didn't know existed....
it's so hurtful. 'The first one teaches us heart break. The second one teaches us eternal love. Then you must not be the second one..."
i really love the fact that this drama is not the usual cliche dramas that ive seen before.. its so refreshing and realistic and somehow the plot and storyline is similar to what is happening to most of us... i have a very² bad year due to my break up with my ex boyfriend bcs i loved him so much to the core, and i thought we could stay together forever, get married and have kids together.. but somehow life was not getting easy on us and we kept on breaking each other apart... and at the end, we went our own separate ways... it was so painful for me and i tried my best to move on by myself, but God, it was very tough... but then, this drama taught me something... even tho we dont end up with each other, but i should be grateful for all of the happy memories we created, and instead of crying over them, i should smile everytime those memories cross my mind.. Life is so short to be filled with sadness.. i realize that im still young and there is a lot more rooms for me to create new happy memories that i can recall back and smile at, one day when im old ❤ thank you to the scriptwriters, directors, crews, actors and actresses for this wonderful drama ❤ i've never been this grateful just by watching a drama.. this is the drama that will forever attached to my heart... i can finally move on peacefully ❤
Semangat
@@hermansyahn.n9091 terima kasih ya 😢❤
U must have found the drama at the right time .. all the best with your future love life
1:50 모진 이별을 바로잡기 위해 서로에게 달려가는 모습.. 헤어져도 여전히 서로가 얼마나 특별한지 보여주는 ㅜㅜ
I can’t even listen to this song without getting teary eyed
This drama is so beautiful and it's the another love story that I would never forget. I wish I can have a chance to experience this kind of pure love in my life. This true love between Yijinn and Hee do is rare in modern lifestyle. People follow looks, money and fame but forget to love soul and accept who we are. I want someone like Yijinn who would love me purely and accept my flaws. I will also do the same to my future partner.
i refuse to believe that two people who loved eachother and wanted as much as hee do and yee jin did, couldnt make it work.
마지막 첫사랑 나희도라 하는거 진짜 개슬프네 마지막장면보고 오열중이락고 퓨ㅠㅠㅠㅠ
i was so emotionally overwhelmed watching and after finishing this drama i wasn't able to listen to this song without crying. twenty five twenty one taught me so much and gave me so much perspective on life as someone still trying to find their place in the world after graduating high school. the message of the drama is so pure and genuinely makes me excited to live life and experience all the passions it offers (happiness and sadness, love and heartbreak). i'm so happy this drama exists - it will always have a special place in my heart 💛
saddest song of 2521 😓whenever I hear this song just think of their breakup scene again ......
I started watching this kdrama not expecting anything amazing. Only for me to be addicted to watching this and dying after that last episode. 100/10
Same, I just join the bandwagon and so surprised that it is such a brilliant drama
x2
You made us love them and then you ended it like that, they had a sweet love 😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
I was heartbroken .. I'm still heartbroken after watching this kdrama. But this is one of the bestest, most realistic and most beautiful story ever.. Especially the ending... It brought tears in my eyes.. I still can't get over it.. it was too beautiful... The actors have done amazing job. I loved the music... This song and Very, Slowly by BINU are my favourite songs.. Thanks to the writers and the whole cast and crew for bringing out this beautiful story to the viewers. This will always be special for me.. You did great!!!! You're gonna be rewarded so well!! I Hope you all get what you deserve... This is truly a beautiful beautiful beautiful story ever... I could relate to the characters so much... God I need a long time to get out of this feeling... It's too overwhelming!! Very beautiful ❤️ I love you guys! There's no character like Baek Yi Jin in the whole of universe.. Baek Yi Jin - even though you are not real. I love you. I truly loved your character. Hwaiting take care. God bless you all.....
remembering 2521 in 2023 :’) its time for missing this drama hours
ペクイジン..ナヒドㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠドラマを見終わる頃にはペクイジンがイケメンすぎて毎回びっくりしてた
I'm late, but Happy 2nd Anniversary 2521 🥺🥺 (12 feb)
I’ve been listening to this song for so long already and always get the same feeling out of it. It’s so comforting and gives me so much strength. I can’t believe this year is about to approach its closure. Let’s move on from the things that have put much weight on us.
The emotional damage cant be undone.
2521 has officially scarred me, i dnt think am capable of watching another romcom anymore for the time being. 💔
Reading the comments here gives me comfort.
My friend recommended this K-Drama to me. Then we started to catch feelings and became lovers. Just like the drama, there is some age gap; I was the older one. He was just full of spirit. He was my Hee-Do. We just have our own world. And unfortunately, we also broke up. Today, I learned that he’s now happy with someone else. Although, it didn’t go as we wanted it, I’ll forever cherish the moments we had. You will always be my greatest, most painful love. Saranghae, DAB.
Let’s forget the last episode! To all the actors and actresses, you guys have already done a great job 👏🏻
Best drama 💕best couple 💕best chemistry Baekdoo and NamRi is the best 💕😭
This drama will always hold a special place in my heart....it felt like I lived with the characters in their happiness and pain...irrespective of the ending it is one of the best kdramas ever made....the osts are making me so emotional...hatts off to the writer, director and the entire cast
너무슬픈결말이네요 젠장;; 눈물나
이 결말이 가장 완벽한 결말인 것 같다. 너무 따뜻하고 빛난, 스물다섯 스물하나! 영원한 너희들의 여름을 선물해줘서 고마워 ♥
ㄴㅔ?
결말이 완벽하다고요?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
변순데 ? 이런 결말을 보고 완벽하다는 사람이 있네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
결말은 괜찮은데 그걸 풀어내는 과정이 좀...
How I wish Hee Do fought to stay and maintain the relationship the way she chased after Yi Jin to accept her love. Sigh.
As far as I can remember, she did not chase Yijin for him to accept her love, Yijin gave it willingly without expecting to receive it in return.
I don't really give a review after watching a kdrama but this kdrama is very realistic. Not all relationship turns into a happy ending. Not all break-ups are like them. As for 2521, they have a nice closure and happy on each other's decision. Thinking wayback on your past makes you realize the importance of life's lesson and the memories you shared with other people especially to the one you loved. Time flies. "Nothing is permanent in this world, except change". This kdrama teaches us the value of time, friendship, love, achievements, support system, and life it's not always about happiness, it also includes sorrows for us to be a grown up and a complete person.
After watch last episod my heart is already broken so damn, but 2521 still remains one of the best dramas of 2022😭😭
'2521' beautiful absolutely beautiful drama...from beginning to end, amazing and unforgettable drama... thank you so much for this drama...
Everything about this drama was epic...
Bravo, well done and Congratulations to all the cast and crew who participated...Good luck and best wishes to all 👏👏🙌🙌👍👍👋👋
I literally write a long essay about how beautiful this drama is every day. It's part of my daily routine until i can finally move on but i doubt i can move on from this two.
Congratulations Kim Taeri best actress Baeksang Art Awards 2022 (Twenty Five Twenty One)
They should be on another drama cause their chemistry is too fucking good
Damn. This song player when HeeDon and YiJin say goodbye in a Goodway.
So sad
This song describes very well this relationship. I love this couple, they cannot be together but they supported each other at a moment of their life when they we're alone and vulnerable.
It's now Thursday but i can't still move on. I doubt i will. Their love story is my definition of love. The love that makes you want to accomplish something. The love that forgive. The love that makes you the better person. And the love that heals.
I'VE BEEN CRYING SINCE 12 AM😭😭😭
I love this 2521 story... it really gives an impact.. a kdrama you won't forget the feeling.. i love every episodes
I cant accept the ending😭😭😭 i cant rewatch this drama then😭😭
This series is a slice of life,, simetimes letting go is the best thing you can do for both of you to grow.. and thats another side of loving someone. Sad but true
I hope I’m lucky enough to experience a first love like this because even though they didn’t end up together, they still have the memories, the gratitude, and affection for each other. Thank you Twenty Five Twenty One! As what Minchae said, because of this show, I want to make my own story. ❤️
백이진 너무 잘생김 😍
나희도 너무 예쁨 😍
10 hrs after watching the final episode, I'm still in so much pain rn😭😭😭
lagu yg gak pernah bosan puter, tiap puterin nangis truss, keigat sama scane di eps 16 mereka pisahh😭😭
ㅜ.ㅜ Can not stop crying. Miss you Backyijin & Naheedo 🥺🥺❤️❤️
sakit bgt gw denger ost ini woi😭😭 nangis astaga 2521 udh end trus gajadi juga baekdo. gilaa ni drama bagus banget
personally, half of my heart was still with Twenty Five, Twenty One. The emotions getting stronger whenever I hear or watch there OST’s. Perfectly made for this drama🥺❤️🩹 Missing #2521 a lot everyday.
2521 is the beginner's guide to emotional damage. Well written drama.
I can't do my work well because of thissssssss!!!!! I can't think straight. this drama gave me so many lessons and made my heartbroken at the same time :(
I'm still crying watching this music video😭
dan pada akhirnya semesta hanya mengijinkan mereka tuk saling merelakan dan tak lagi menaruh harapan:")
I have tons fav k-dramas but it IS really hard to move on from this drama. It's like i'm the one who broke up 🤧
The way we have to accept the ending of #Twentyfivetwentyone foreshadows how #Baeko hurtfully accepts their breakup. We/they somehow had already known since the beginning that it (the drama/their love) will end, yet we ironically still feel the pain when it really is. However, it still holds a special place in our heart and memory. Send much love to all Kim Taeri, Nam Jooyuk, all the crews for this amazing drama 👏🏻❤
one of the most brutal endings i have ever experienced in a kdrama
i bet this ending related to many ppl, my password recovery still my first love till this day, she the one who make my days better. yep we not endded together
I knew that this series didn't have a happy ending already before watching it. Even though, I hoped for a happy ending. I cried a lot after the ending and this song makes me more heart broken. 2521 will have a special place in my heart❤
It's been months and I am still not over this ending scene
KUDOS SA WRITER, DIRECTOR, CHARACTERS AND ALL THE STAFF. GRABE KAYOOOOOO 😭💔 ILANG BUWAN NA NAKALIPAS PERO ANG SAKIT PA RIN 💔💔💔
It's more than a year since this masterpiece and I'm still asking why they broke up despite loving each other so much? I just can't understand..
I thought I was over it...its been a while..but watching this video made me realize I'm not over it lol! Still brings tears to my eyes. Still hands down my favorite kdrama 🥰
still can't move on
We all knew it's gonna end sadly but I still hoped there will be a plot twist but no it didn't happen. It was such a good drama. Whenever a new episode aired I instantly searched if drama sites uploaded and added subtitles. I've waited every week patiently since from the start. It was an experience for me. Since Reply 1988, I haven't felt this empty and got post series depression after a drama ended. I know despite Hee Do's all regrets and despair of not being able to alter the breakup moment with sweet sentences, she lived happily. And Yurim, Jiwoong, Seung wan got their happy endings too. I'm just so sad that we don't know anything about Yi Jin's present. His first love is still Hee Do, but did he even marry? After that last interview of Hee Do, Yi Jin's all years are missing because we're seeing the whole situation from Hee Do's perspective and she has no idea about him doing what with his life, while she knows about other three character. Idk how to describe I'm just so sad. The ending was so bittersweet, I wanted to cry but couldn't because my heart felt too heavy.
ive never cried this much since reply 1988 too, and that was 6 years ago 😭 same vibes. No junghwan in the present too. Been ugly crying all day whenever i see posts about 2521 😅 rewatched a couple of times and it still hurts like hell. Funny thing is that after watching the finale, all the moments from ep 1 to 15 hurts all the more now, even the happy moments hurt so good. Sad but beautiful and bittersweet all at the same time.
Yijin wasn’t wearing a wedding ring while he was typing to recover his Barro password.😕
First love is always that beautiful chapter which gave you all those butterflies, moments you frame in a golden frame, you remember everything and that's how it happens to make a space in your heart for the longest time. Heedo and Yijin felt the flutter during that summer and loved with a burning red love ,and even if they didnt end together they cherished their story till the end
Everything about the show was BEAUTIFUL. Love, Friendship, Dreams and most importantly the journey.
이 노래를 들을 때마다 눈물이 나요
좋아하는 드라마
im crying again
This drama teach me that, what exactly love is, not every ending is happy..this drama was so inspiring, it inspired me to write my own story in my own diary, told me about friendship and love..i really want a person like na heedo and baek yijin in my life..
This song is so unforgettable and painful, and it rakes up so much of my own painful experience. This song coupled with the love between Kim-Teri and Nam...it's so hard to forget ......
I actually listens to this song every day...