The concluding story of "Twenty Five Twenty One" had viewers paying attention.

Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk), who became a social media reporter, was seen focusing on his profession, while Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) was focusing on fencing practice, creating and growing their different careers in tvN's "Twenty Five Twenty One," which aired on the 2nd.

Despite their long-distance romance, the two remained in love, but Baek Yi Jin, who was meant to greet the New Year with them, eventually sided with the New York correspondent and failed to return to Korea.

While Na Hee Do was seen alone, listening to the New Year's bell, the "BaekDo Couple" was shown confronting each other with tears in their eyes in the trailer that followed.

Furthermore, Yi Jin is no longer mentioned in the last episode of "Twenty Five Twenty One." They simply speak terrible things to each other and turn around in the end, leaving only remorse.

Finally, they rush toward each other in order to express their actual sentiments."

After Baek Yi Jin told Na Hee Do, "Congratulations on your marriage," there was a response that the text wording in the previous episode may have hinted at a sad ending.

The last episode's trailer, on the other hand, depicts the two reuniting and having a good time, raising hopes for a happy conclusion.

The lines "I discovered what perfect happiness is" by Baek Yi Jin and "Because I Love You" by Na Hee Do also raise viewers' hopes.

Attention is focusing on what kind of ending "Twenty Five Twenty One," which has a happy ending, a sad ending, and all possibilities open, will end.

The final episode will air at 9:10 p.m. today (Apri 3rd).

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Director Kim Hyung Joo of The Match has finally shared his thoughts on Yoo Ah In’s involvement in a drug scandal, calling it a major disappointment, especially considering the actor’s role as the lead in the film.

On March 19th, the director attended a press screening and briefing for The Match at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Alongside Kim, actors Lee Byung Hun, Ko Chang Seok, Hyun Bong Sik, Moon Jung Hee, and Jo Woo Jin were present to discuss the film.

The Match revolves around the legendary Go player Cho Hun Hyun (played by Lee Byung Hun), who, after a loss to his disciple, decides to challenge the top players again, driven by his competitive spirit. The movie is directed by Kim Hyung Joo.

Lee Byung Hun plays the iconic Go champion Cho Hun Hyun, while Yoo Ah In portrays his disciple, Lee Chang Ho.

During the event, Kim recalled the casting process, saying, "When we were casting, Lee Byung Hun was cast first. Just having him felt like we had the world, and then, getting Yoo Ah In as a bonus made me even happier."

Although filming wrapped up in 2021, Yoo Ah In's drug scandal led to the indefinite postponement of the film’s release. Now, nearly four years later, The Match is finally set to hit theaters on March 26th.

Reflecting on Yoo Ah In's scandal, Director Kim openly shared his frustration, calling it "irresponsible and disappointing" for the actor to make such a mistake as the lead.

He added, “Before being an actor, he made a mistake as a member of society and was punished, so I don’t think there’s much more to say.” Kim smiled bitterly as he spoke.

Describing the challenges he faced due to the scandal, Kim compared the experience to being trapped in "a hellish tunnel."

He said, "There was nothing I could do inside, so it was overwhelming. But now that we have the light of release, it feels like I can breathe. I’m deeply moved."

The director also shared that because Yoo Ah In was the lead actor, the film had to be released as it was, without editing. This has led some people to feel uneasy about watching the film, given the actor’s scandal.

When asked about this, Director Kim said, "Choosing and judging is up to the audience, so I can't force anything. But I hope they watch the movie as it is. I unintentionally got hurt before the release, so I hope people watch the movie warmly, as if applying ointment to a wound."

The Match will officially be released on March 26th.

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