‘Twenty Five, Twenty One’ Episode 16: Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Tae Ri’s Bittersweet Story Ends

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The highly rated rom-com coming-of-age drama "Twenty Five, Twenty One" finally closes its curtains.

"Twenty Five, Twenty One" episode 16 delivers a bittersweet ending to Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Tae Ri, WJSN Bona, Choi Hyun Wook and Lee Joo Myung's stories. Read to know more!

'Twenty Five, Twenty One' Episode 16: Na Hee Do and Baek Yi Jin Say Goodbye To Each Other

While Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk) stays in New York to cover the massive destruction of the 911 attack, Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) focuses on her training as a fencer.

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Although they were still together, they couldn't feel each other's support and comfort as the absence made their hearts waver.

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Kim Tae Ri

On the other hand, Go Yu Rim (WJSN Bona) and Moon Ji Woong's (Choi Hyun Wook) relationship stands strong despite being away from each other for so long. Ji Seung Wan (Lee Joo Myung) thrives as a college student.

Baek Yi Jin Ends Things With Na Hee Do

Yi Jin applied for a correspondent position in New York. Before that, he comes back to South Korea to wrap things up.

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He meets Hee Do, and they go over what went down in their relationship. Although hurt, the two bared their souls to one another.

Hee Do honestly said how disappointed she was in Yi Jin, who was perpetually sorry after constantly breaking his promise.

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On the other hand, Yi Jin told Hee Do how he felt while he was in New York, which was a living hell where being in love while people are dying was a luxury.

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However, Hee Do was willing to share his burdens had Yi Jin told her everything about it. But Yi Jin didn't want Hee Do to suffer with him. With that said, the two called it off bitterly.

Tae Yang Squad in 2009

Before Hee Do's Grand Prix competition, she runs after Yi Jin who was also looking for her at the time.

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Because their conversation the last  time didn't end on a good note, the two apologized about how rash they were during their breakup.

Yi Jin and Hee Do wished each other happiness, and all the best things in the world, and once again said goodbye to one another.

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After seven eventful years, Yi Jin was promoted as Hee Do's mother's successor in UBS. From being a local news reporter, he is now the news anchor who delivers hot news to his nation.

He also fulfilled his promise in reuniting his family with a small, homey new shelter, after the IMF crisis broke them up.

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Seung Wan does amazing as an assistant director for a variety show. Ji Woong is now CEO of a fashion company, after selling clothes and posting photos of trendy outfits online.

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Gold medalist Yu Rim retired from fencing and now manages a huge fencing school that hones young talents. She also said yes to Ji Woong's marriage proposal and is now engaged.

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Meanwhile, Hee Do bags another gold from her San Francisco competition before her retirement.

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Yi Jin, Hee Do, Yu Rim, Ji Woong and Seung Wan-who were once full of life and dreams and owned the summer-are now thriving and owning lives, wiser and even better.

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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