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Hospital Playlist. 1-2 7/9
Story: 9
Acting: 10
Chemistry: 10
Comparable to: Reply: series (kdrama) ; Live (kdrama) Prison Playbook (kdrama)
So depending on how you watch the series and your type of genre, you’ll either love this one or hate it. I mistakenly at first started to binged the series episode to episode which was a mistake on my part. For me, this is not a bing’able series. It’s a great show don’t get me wrong, but I think the best way to watch it is a few episodes here and there sparingly. If you watch too much at once it starts to get into that draggy territory which overall it really isn’t draggy. It’s a episodic show with long episodes which tends to feel like it’s very very long sometimes if that makes sense whatsoever. The acting is phenomenal though and the music, oof, the music in this absolutely love. While this is more of a ‘slice of life’ drama with the episodic medical parts it has the bes friendship I’ve seen in almost any kdramas. Hands down .
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emtornado · 2 years
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Twenty Five Twenty One really laughed at our Pain
So we have a series with an amazing plot. A beautiful story to tell with characters you can’t help but love with your whole heart. There are real-world issues that are adding conflict. The story started with the pandemic, jumped to the IMF crisis and is at one of the saddest points of recent history— 9/11. Things suck but our characters are finding love, comfort and friendship amongst each other.
And then, everything goes to shit between the two characters we loved the most.
Honestly, I’m not even that angry that Baek Yi Jin and Na Hee do didn’t end up together. We all sort of called it by that point. We knew that these people would break our hearts. it’s not even the breakup that hurts it’s the fact that they are not in each other's lives anymore. A relationship ending is one thing but throwing away five years of unconditional love and support and friendship is just sad an depressing and this is basically the part that hurts most.
And then, I’m angry about the lack of closure.
Where is the conclusion with Kim Min Chae? What was going on with her that made her truly take up ballet again? They didn't give her character the importance she deserves. I mean we were getting the whole story BECAUSE of her. Because of her struggles and the way she was able to find comfort in her mother’s younger self. Where did her thoughts go? It started with a blending of Kim Min Chae’s life and Na Hee Do’s lives and their parallels, shown through the cut shots between the past and the present. And then finally the whole character’s arc and story were just abandoned.
Secondly, I’m angry about the adult Na Hee Do’s life in general. This girl created some of the best friendships in her teenage year, where she shared countless important memories with Seung wan, Ji Woong and Yu rim. Especially Ko Yu Rim. These two people have been best friends for more than 10 years. Where was Ko Yu Rim’s presence in Kim Min Chae and Na Hee Do’s lives? Where was Moon Ji Woong? Are they not friends anymore? Why? What happened? I mean considering Kim Min Chae’s lack of knowledge about Ko You Rim, you’d think that she basically disappeared from Hee Do’s life.
Which brings me to Kim Min Chae’s existence. Let's take the present time as 2022 (even though it gives more 2021 vibes). This kid had to have been born around 2007-2008. And yet, it's 2009 when Hee Do has apparently just gotten married. TO WHOM??? WHO’S KID IS KIM MIN CHAE FFS???? LIKE DID SHE JUST POP INTO EXISTENCE RANDOMLY? THIS MADE NO SENSE. Help me understand this one plot point.
What is going on with the rest of the characters, honestly? What was this ending where we got to know nothing about the other characters’ current lives? Do Yu Rim and Ji Woong have kids as well? Are they happy? What about Seung Wan and Baek Yi Hyun? What’s happening in their lives?
GIVE ME MORE INFO ABOUT NY OTHER FAVOURITE CHARACTERS FOR FUCKS SAKE!!!!!
Now let’s talk about Hee Do and Yi Jin. Just them. Since episode one there has been a gradual buildup of them overcoming anything and everything. He went away and they just lived on each other’s voicemails. They fought over everything but always resolved it because their relationship was important to both of them. It took precedence over everything else.
Now, of course, Baek Yi Jin was genuinely depressed after New York. And that's like a whole other thing I'm salty about because my poor baby was so fucking miserable and I can't change shit about this cuz it is *dramatic and heartbroken sigh* REALISTIC. Anyway, that is when, instead of showing their relationship crumbling, they should’ve had them talk to each other. Break down in front of each other. Blame each other and hate each other. 
And then finally, be there for each other. Because that’s what their relationship has been from the beginning, since they met for the very first time. They’ve been there for each other, helped each other grow and loved each other regardless of what was happening.
They’ve both broken each other’s hearts before. They have fucked things up unknowingly. They have been happy and sad together. And you’re telling me that after growing up together they couldn’t get over this one bump in their relationship? They couldn’t have told each other exactly what they wanted and worked together towards that goal?
Say Yi Jin stays in New York and Hee Do continues fencing for the next 8 years. Their phones exist. They both make quite a lot, especially Hee Do who has her own wealth that is to her mother. You’re telling me they couldn’t have visited each other? When Hee do had to go back from competitions, she couldn’t make a pit stop in New York and be with her boyfriend for those few precious moments? 
Bullshit.
These two have been too innovative and too in love to not do small things like this.
The fight in front of the bridge was the perfect moment for them to understand each other. Not even completely, just know that their love still exists and they can still be together if only they work for it. They say that the reason They couldn’t work out was because in the end, after Yi Jin got blinded by the world and his work, and Hee Do forgot to choose herself in her support of him, they both chose themselves in the end.
That’s not true. Please. They were both going through personal hardships and forgot to lean on each other because of how far away the other person seemed (not physically, emotionally. Cue Hee Do’s “my support isn’t reaching him anymore” line.) What could have been done was to show that they could choose themselves WHILE supporting each other. Because that’s what people do. Fuck, if a goblin and a human, an alien and a human, a North Korean soldier and south Korean heiress, and a king from another realm and a person from the other realm can figure shit out, two fools who’ve been there for each other for years can figure out a way to be together, this was bullshit.
I mean, they made a strong and amazing leading couple, where people cared more about them than the other couples, where each of them are facing their own hardships and overcoming them, but somehow can’t overcome the one and only time something goes wrong in their relationship. This was mendable and I will fight anyone who says otherwise.
If the show makers wanted to show realism, why couldn’t it be in the form of ‘relationships are hard. Love isn’t enough. You have to make an effort 24/7’? Because that is also the truth in life. Relationships are a lot of goddamn work and when they showed these two characters, who have always put in the effort just giving up like this—
That was the truly unrealistic part. The lack of effort being put towards saving one’s relationship.
Okay now, things that were not given an explanation or made no sense:
Kim Min Chae’s Father. Who the hell is it? What is all this mystery about? Give us a proper ending where this kind of information is given and gotten over with. What was the reason????
How does Na Hee Do have the picture of herself that only Baek Yi Jin has a copy of? Did he give it back to her? And then she put it in an album? Why?
Yi Jin’s father’s “You gave me comfort 10 years ago” comment when his boy was 22 at the time. Why ten years ago? What’s the significance?
Hee Do forgetting her school trip. The only school trip this kid went to and she forgot it? I still remember trips I took when I was in nursery. My mother remembers HER school trips. And this lady forgot the one trip she went to? How tf?  
Where and when and how did Hee Do’s mom see Baek Yi Jin in the current time? Why was it emphasised like that?
Kim Min Chae’s birthday. That’s it. I already spoke about that so like no point in talking about it again but you have to admit, it's annoying.
(And so many other things I’m sure I’m missing)
I know this stuff might seem irrelevant but I’m a writer. I write stories and books and scripts and if there’s one rule to writing, it's the fact that if something is mentioned in a story, then there’s a reason for it. You don’t mention useless shit. 
A character really likes strawberries? It’ll come back in some way. It has significance. Every word you write for your story building has a purpose and cannot be ignored. They mentioned certain things and never ever spoke about them again. That makes no sense. These things had absolutely no explanation and it annoyed the fuck out of me, honestly speaking. Like— what was the reason? Why would you mention it? I’m just really frustrated about this whole thing. It makes me angry as a writer, to be frank.
Now on to what could be a more plausible ending, if they wanted Na Hee Do and Baek Yi jin to one hundred percent not end up together, would be for them to explore their lives currently, show that Hee Do is happy with her daughter and current husband (who they’ve made Voldermort at this point. ‘He who must not be named’. Nonsense), shown Ko Yu Rim and Moon Ji Woong and Ji Seung Wan and Na Hee Do meeting for drinks or something, talking about their kids and life, missing Yi Jin, their mothers, their memories, literally anything. Then a shot of Baek Yi Jin also living his life the way he wants it to be— dedicated to his family and being happy with them.
Or in my opinion, The two fools figured shit out, lived their lives and got together when they finally could to have what they both wanted most in life— each other, love, family and a warm, happy life.
But no. They really gave us the best storyline with amazing characters and a love story to be remembered, only to give an unsatisfactory ending. The whole time, the story has been about people coming together and staying together despite the odds, and yet, it ends with them ending apart because they gave up. It's been about working hard to achieve your goals (and this is applied to all the characters) and then being successful one way or another.
I mean, look at Seung Wan. SHe left school and had an added burden, but she worked hard despite that and got where she wanted to be. Ji Woong came last in school but now runs a successful business. Yu Rim is making money and is happy in life. It's only Na Hee Do and Baek Yi Jin who had THAT ending. What was the point? To show that your youth can be amazing but adult life is looking back at memories of your youth and being nostalgic? I mean, what?
Throughout the story, they have spoken about overcoming hardships (career, life, circumstances, money, love and even friendship) and this is how they ended it. With the two leads not overcoming shit.
Honestly don’t know if I should recommend this to other people because the journey was so beautiful. The ending was absolute shit though. 
I understand that some of you may not feel that way, but honestly. I watched this Drama to feel good about existing, to see something that seems ‘impossible’ working out, something that gives me hope. But instead, I got an ache in my chest and a long post most people wouldn’t give a flying fuck about. 
Yay.
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myromancedramas · 2 years
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TWENTY-FIVE TWENTY-ONE (2022) - baek yi jin <3
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lee-so-hee · 2 years
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pahintulot · 2 years
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At first, I thought it was a romantic drama and maybe for some parts, it was but as I watched the ending, what I realized is this:
It wasn't just about the love story between the characters but a story of passionate youths who dreamed of changing the world and about owning a moment. A moment that would last forever and a story of how they fell in love, fell down and tripped over while chasing their dreams and how the world crushed their dreams over and over yet as invincible as they really are, they always go beyond what the world throws at them into becoming a better person.
A better adult.
The ending was one of the most bittersweet ending that I have ever watched. It was so beautifully written that makes my heart ache so much at some point. The values the drama was trying to convey was so realistic and idealistic all at the same time. I am trying to find the right words to describe everything I felt but I feel like no amount of words would ever describe it.
I love this drama tho it brought me to tears. My heart broke but in a most beautiful way a heart could. Only this drama can do that. Because its themes of passion, career anxiety, youth, ideals, and everything we all have been worrying was put into each scenes.
I am just so glad this drama existed. It was like it told everyone what every youth was going through and wanted to shout to the world but somehow never find the courage to do so.
So yes, here's for us, the youths. May we all find the place that would bring us happiness.
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geekpriem · 2 years
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I will never accept 2521 ending
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consuelia · 2 years
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The ending was realistic, I don't care what people say. Just because Baek Yijin was a part of Na Heedo's youth, does not mean he would be a part of her future.
The reason of their break up was simple. Baek Yijin was too focused on his job, and forget his priority. While Na Heedo focuses too much on her love, and forget her worth. In the end, they both chose themselves.
As for the reason the writers didn't reveal Kim Minchae's father is because it's not part of the intended story. The story was purely about Na Heedo's life journey in her youth. Her fencing journey, her new friendship, and her first love. Even if they reveal Kim Minchae's father, it's still wouldn't be Baek Yijin and viewers would still be mad.
44 years old Na Heedo forgot the beach trip because it's part of the beautiful journey she had with Baek Yijin, whom memories she wanted to forget the most before they got the closure to their relationship. Now that she knows Baek Yijin's last words before their break up, her haunted memories would turn to happiness.
Viewers had high hopes for the ending, that's why they were disappointed when the story ends like that. Sometimes, things don't work out the way you thought they would.
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Overall, Twenty Five Twenty One will go down as the best masterpiece in kdrama history, from cinematography to acting performances, this drama is the definition of 'perfection' 🦋
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siimplyc · 2 years
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”that summer was ours to keep”
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ok so ep 15 was a lot... but here are some thoughts anyways:
I think first things first: Yu Rim and Hee Do
It's heartbreaking, and in some ways beautiful how they've depicted the growth of their relationship over this whole show. I'll probably end up talking about this again tomorrow. But they've gone from a fan-idol relationship with the addition of an anonymous online friendship, to a rivalry, to best friends who can be entirely honest with each other, to now becoming rivals by circumstance. So much of this show has been about how your circumstance shapes and defines you, and this has certainly been true in this ep. It was heartbreaking to see how by being separated they lost the other person as the one friend who truly, truly understands their circumstances. Watching their match was also nervewracking, becuase despite knowing that Hee Do won, they did so well in using the match to show how they've been forced into beocming rivals again: everyone is pushing for Hee Do to win so she can keep the gold in Korea, pushing for her to prove that she too isn't a traitor, that she isn't just what they had left after Yu Rim chose to move. Then Yu Rim, she's being pushed to prove that she can keep her gold, to prove that she's good no matter where she is, that she is not someone they can hate for not winning. I think Hee Do made the right choice in refusing to see her before the match tbh, it hurt but so much had happened they wouldn't have had enough time to sort it all out before the match and she needed to win. Also nice little call back there when Hee Do protested the refs call... And can we talk about how haunting the moment after Hee Do won was? When it sounds like everything is underwater, all muffled and disjointed? Only for the sound to come back as they take their masks off and both are crying?
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Then Hee Do and her mom + Yi Jin:
I'm happy to see that their relationship continues to improve. I adore the fact that other than the potential struggles they will face because of tehir careers her two bits of advice have been: get along, and, don't fight. Also that her reaction to finding out that they're dating was basically "finally". She has her faults undoubtedly but she does love her daughter and it seems as if she's trying to be more open in her support. The little moment she and Yi Jin shared when Hee Do won the gold was very sweet. Him quietly congratulating her, her tearing up, her congratulating him on having a girlfriend he can be proud of. And while in some ways yes her advice/point about their relationship struggling with their careers may seem a it harsh I'd like to say that a) keep in mind that their primary manner of communication some 4 years previous was yelling, and b) that she was honest and in some ways that was probalbly an act of kindness from her as well. She did just watch her duaghter deflate after finding out Yi Jin couldn't come to dinner.
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Finally: Hee Do and Yi Jin
there's both so much to say and also nothing... Once again we see the role of circumstance: I'll be honest I had entirely spaced on the fact that yes 9/11 would be sometime around this time, but that being the situation which separates them is both heartbnrekaing and realistic. It was a massive event with consequences that no one could entirely foresee, and Yi Jin is a young reporter who has just transfered to another department who we the audience know to be highly emphatetic and willing to cover the stories with the most human angle possible. It's the perfect combination which would result in him being away from Seoul for a period of time. It is hard to watch them be separated but it is both entirely in charcter and realistic. While I obviously want to see them happy and together, I will admit if they have to get separated at any point I do much prefer another case of realistic circumstances than the option of him having to cover a story about her and their rleationship being ruined by that. But seeing them happy and giddy and in love...? Oh it was beautiful. Love the fact that he is such an unbashedly clingy boyfriend, so much so that his colleagues bring him updates about her.
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Honorable mentions:
What is the necklace Hee Do wore the entire episode? It looks a bit like a key?
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Coach and Hee Do: I love their relationship, it was fun hearing Hee Do repeat what coach said about only picking winners. Though I think my favourite moment was when they were filming the training and Hee Do told coach that it was creeping her out that she was being so nice
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Glad to see Seung Wan and Ji Woong doing their thing and Ji Woong and Yu Rim still going strong. Also Seung Wan's mom calling Hee DO her loach baby... fabulous, and Yu Rim's mom congratulating both of them...
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Anyways, I will be sad for this show to end it has truly been a pleasure, still maybe hoping against hope for a happy ending and barring that at least a satisfactory one!
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sleeplessinkdramas · 2 years
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I really appreciate how Moon Ji Woong has always made his intentions clear, especially his feelings towards Go Yu Rim.  <3
 I love the honest communications and that he’s not playing hard to get 
that he confessed as soon as Na Hee Do was caught putting drinks into Yu rim’s locker.
his character and this drama is so refreshing and fun to watch.
he’s an honest and straight forward guy and man am i a sucker for that!
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Review #3: Twenty-Five Twenty One
WARNING: THIS POST DEF CONTAINS SPOILERS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED THE DRAMA. (I will do my best to label spoilers, but I’m not perfect.)
Unless you've been living under a rock and aren't on the Netflix K-Drama train, you have definitely heard something or another about this drama. As I'm writing this review, the last episode came out like a month ago. So, it's all pretty fresh! I put off watching it for a while because I just couldn't get into it. Of course, I love my boy NJH (Nam Joo-hyuk), but the plot takes a bit to get into. So, lets get right into it.
As I said before, the male lead is none other than the boyfriend of our dreams, Nam Joo-hyuk.
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I've loved him in every single drama I've seen him in. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (my fave of his roles so far), Bride of the Water God, and Start Up. And this role was definitely no exception. I always find myself envious of female leads with him (lol). It seemed like his trope in this drama was a cute older boy next door type vibe. Was giving friendly neighborhood oppa that your mom wanted you to marry. In comparison to Strong Woman, he seems older and more mature. It has been five+ years, so that makes sense. Anyway, I could talk about him all day so let's move on.
The plot was such a cool original idea. I really liked how Hee Do's daughter got a front row seat to her mom's peak years of youth. (Small note, most of this drama takes place in the late 90's and I found that a lot of the fashion trends are on trend for today. So that's kinda cool.) The plot was relatively easy to follow, aside from me being confused by my own predictions not coming true for some reason (lol). I knew absolutely nothing about fencing going into this drama, but now I think I could watch a fencing match and at least somewhat understand what's happening there.
- The female lead definitely took time to grow on me. However, as she matured (and as I learned more about her), I found myself connecting with her. Hee Do is definitely the sweetest they get, full of grit and never willing to back down. I had never seen the actress before (Kim Tae-ri), but she did well.
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- The supporting cast was absolutely wonderful. I found myself longing to be their friends, to go for late night snack runs with them, or to just be a part of the beautiful connection they had.
- The age gap between Hee Do and Yi Jin confused me a little. I know Korean age makes it even more confusing, but Yi Jin had been out of high school for four years and was hanging out pretty much exclusively with seniors in high school. I've been out of high school for a hot minute and wouldn't even consider hanging with high schoolers. Or even being my age and dating a high school senior. But no one else seemed to have a problem with that, so? And I guess they technically didn't actually date until she was basically done with high school? Still feels weird.
- (MANY SPOILERS HERE)I definitely hated Yu-Rim at first. However, I think they were going for that? Like, she was supposed to be a hateful bitch? So, when her attitude totally changes when she finds out that Hee-Do is Ryder37, it kinda gave me whiplash. OH LETS TALK ABOUT THE CHAT ROOM. I SWORE it was Yi Jin and was like "THATS SO CUTE I LOVE THAT" just for it be the bitch she hated the most? I mean, that obviously brought them together and yes I definitely cried when they hugged after their match in Madrid but STILL.
- (ALSO SPOILERS HERE!!!) THE ENDING WAS ASS. THERE, I SAID IT. I hate realistic endings idc. While I do understand the point they were going for, I didn't want it. I had spent 14 episodes convincing myself that Yi Jin was the father, just for their relationship to end like nothing. And that end credit scene with Yi Jin typing that Hee Do was his first love? So what? Is that a consolation prize? I finished this drama annoyed more than anything. I want to feel the warm fuzzies I usually feel when a drama is well done. We didn't even get to see Ji Woong and Yu-Rim get married. (Quick rant here) I hate how people are begging for more "realistic" dramas (like Nevertheless). I'm not watching a drama because I want something real. If that were the case, I would watch literally anything else. If it's not broken, don't fix it. I find comfort in the cliches, when I can tell exactly what a male lead is going to say after the female lead says the sunset is beautiful (looks at her and says "yes, it is."). Obviously, I want the industry to improve and find creative ways to tell stories, but a LaLaLand type ending is not it chief.
-The character that impressed me the most was most definitely Moon Ji-Woong. Even though he only had small windows to show his story, we were able to even see his growth through it. I really enjoyed his character growth and watching him realize that (SPOILER) he doesn't need the whole world to pay attention to him. He has people who love him for who he is.
-Like many of the Netflix dramas, this drama has a pretty dope OST. There were a few songs I wasn't like ecstatic over, but the vibes were there.
Rating for this drama: 8/10
Reminder that these are simply my opinions. If this is your favorite drama, I don’t mean to offend you. Feel free to put what you loved/didn’t love in the comments. Just be kind and remember that everyone like different dramas. Also please be nice to me, I am but a normal person. :)
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ohmycenchaheart · 2 years
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God, my heart feels so heavy after that finale..
Goodbye, Twenty Five Twenty One <3
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recapturethedrama · 2 years
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Yall look what came in the mail today 🥺🥺🥺🥺
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myromancedramas · 2 years
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TWENTY-FIVE TWENTY-ONE (2022)
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