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The Personal Impact of the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis Reflected in “25 21”
In recent discussions surrounding the spectacular K-drama "2521," which stars Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk, viewers are not only captivated by the characters and plot but also by the historical context that underpins the series. The story begins in 1998, very shortly after the IMF or Asian financial crisis struck South Korea, leading to significant socio-economic changes. This article dives deeper into the repercussions of the crisis on individuals and how it intersects with contemporary societal issues faced by both millennials and Generation Z in Korea.