“A refreshing 'Youth Drama' has appeared that will blow away your worries at once!”

tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" marked the beginning of a good start with a refreshing and pure 'youth sensibility' from the first episode.

The first episode of tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama "Twenty-five Twenty-one" (written by Kwon Do-eun/directed by Jeong Ji-hyun/produced by Hwa & Pictures), which first aired at 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, recorded an average of 7.8% and a maximum of 10.6% in all channels including terrestrial channels. The national household standard showed an average of 6.4% and a maximum of 8.7%. In addition, tvN target male and female viewership ratings of 2049 also ranked first in all channels including terrestrial broadcasters with an average of 3.7% and a maximum of 5.7% in the metropolitan area.(Based on paid platforms integrated with cables, IPTV, and satellites / provided by Nielsen Korea)

Meanwhile, "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" is a drama about the romantic story of two people who first met when they were 22 and 18, then again four years later at 25 and 21. The story follows the pure and fierce growth of immature youth and the excitement and difficulties between friendship and love. The leads in the drama are Kim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk, WJSN’s Bona, Choi Hyun Wook, and Lee Ju Myeong.

Viewers said, "As expected! It was worth waiting for!", "I fell in love with 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One' after watching the first episode", "This drama is crazy!", "How can youth dramas be so spectacular? I can't take my eyes off it!!", "It feels like I'm purifying my eyes, heart, mental purification, everything", "I thought it was just refreshing and lively, but I even pressed down on laughter and emotion! I'll make sure to watch it live tomorrow, too!" they said.

Meanwhile, the second episode of tvN's Saturday drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" will be broadcast on February 13th at 9:10 pm.

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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