The actors of tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama "Twenty Five Twenty One" expressed their feelings about the ending.

Kim Tae Ri, who plays Na Hee Do, told the production team on April 3, "I've been running hard for 7 months. I don’t think I will ever forget ‘Twenty Five Twenty One’ for the rest of my life”, she said.

Then continued, “Hee Do, It was an honor to meet such a wonderful person like you. It was nice to meet you”, she said, adding a special greeting to Na Hee Do. Kim Tae Ri said, "When the two of us are together, let's be happy for a moment without anyone knowing. This is a secret between the two of us”.

She recalled, “It was a perfect scene where everything harmonized”, referring to the ending of episode 2, where Na Hee Do offered comfort in a refreshing and pure way.

Nam Joo Hyuk, who plays Baek Yi Jin, recalled the times he did his best, saying, “I worked hard for 7 months and all the actors and staff had fun filming together, so time seems to have passed”.

Nam Joo Hyuk, who left a thank-you note, said, “To all viewers, thank you very much for watching 'Twenty Five Twenty One'. Whether it's a calm sea or rough waves, the youth who are there seems to resemble us".

Kim Ji Yeon (Bona), who plays Ko Yu Rim, said, "It feels like yesterday that I had been preparing and filming for a long time, but I feel very regretful that it has already ended. "

She added, "For the past 7 months, I was grateful that I was Yurim and that I was able to be with 'Twenty Five Twenty One'. It was a precious time to learn, feel, and think a lot while working with great works and good people”.

She continued, “It was an honor to be with the writers, directors, all the staff, and the seniors who guided me well, and I was really grateful. Thank you so much to everyone who has been watching and giving so much love”.

Kim Ji Yeon (Bona), who chose the diving scene of Ko Yu Rim as the famous scene in episode 8, said, “It seems to be the most memorable and attached new scene. Before filming, I was worried about whether I would be able to do well, and this is a scene I worked hard on filming for a long time."

She added, " In particular, it is a scene that still leaves a lot of lingering impressions, as I remember being hurt by Yurim’s emotions, who had no choice but to jump off the diving board”.

Choi Hyun Wook, who plays Moon Ji Woong, said, "I'm really sorry that it's over now. It was an honor to be with 'Twenty Five Twenty One'. Thank you to everyone who has loved 'Twenty Five Twenty One'."

In addition, Choi Hyun Wook, who picked the school trip and the cushion thief scene as the best scenes, said, “We talked a lot together at the set to see how to make it more fun. The school trip scene became a real memory, and I think the cushion thief scene came out ridiculously well. It's a personally satisfying scene".

Lee Joo Myung as Ji Seung Wan said, "It's not easy to let Seung Wan go yet. I thought a lot to play Seungwan, but as much as I thought about it, the characters and dramas were loved a lot, so I think it will remain in my memory for a long time”.

She added, “The good writer and two directors who allowed me to participate in the work ‘Twenty Five Twenty One’. It was an honor to be with you, and I want to say thank you to the seniors who acted when we cried and laughed together. When you want to feel the depth of youth, you will often listen to dramas as if you were opening a graduation album. We sincerely thank the viewers who loved and cared for our drama and each of our characters”.

Lee Joo Myung, who chose the best scene in episode 12 of the conversation with her mother
(in the series), which made even viewers cry, said, “It is memorable because it is a heartbreaking scene that showed that Seung Wan, who only seemed mature and strong, is also a soft and young friend. It felt good to show you the emotions that everyone must have felt or want to feel”.

The production company Hwa & Dam Pictures also said, “Thanks to all the actors who appeared and the staff who filmed, including Kim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Ji Yeon (Bona), Choi Hyun Wook, Lee Joo Myung, etc. I would like to convey to you” and “I would like to thank the viewers once again for being with ‘Twenty Five Twenty One’, which wanted to portray the brilliant moment of youth. Please watch the last broadcast of 'Twenty Five Twenty One'".

Episode 16 (final episode) will be broadcast on April 3rd (today) 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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