"When we're together, let's be happy for a while without anyone knowing. This is a secret between us".

tvN "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk colored the small screen with emotion by delivering the refreshing and touching method of comfort only for young people.

The second episode of tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One", which aired at 9:10 p.m. on February 13th, ranked first in the same time slot, including cable and general TV ratings, with an average of 8.9% in the Seoul metropolitan area, up to 10.1%, and 8.4% nationwide. In addition, tvN target male and female viewership ratings of 2049 also ranked first in the same time zone, including cables and general flights, with an average of 4.2% in the metropolitan area, a maximum of 4.9% in the country.(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.

After the broadcast, viewers commented, “The color of ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’ is truly unprecedented! It’s so nostalgic, as if someone carefully edited it with paint”, “If you make the word youth into a person, it would be just like Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk! I'm completely obsessed with it”, “Oh my gosh… it’s so much fun. In 1998, I was also 18 years old, so my sympathy is even stronger!!”, “Because of Na Hee Do and Baek Yi Jin, who look at each other and smile brightly, the clown ascends to heaven without me knowing!”

Meanwhile, the third episode of tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" will air at 9:10 p.m. on the 19th (Saturday).

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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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