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Friendly Rivalry

Friendly Rivalry
★ 8.7/10•2025•19•Mystery•Drama
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The story of us who never learned how to lose.

A high-teen mystery thriller about a close relationship between teenage girls in a harsher survival competition than entrance examinations.

Kim Tae-hee · Director

Kim Tae-hee · Screenplay

Min Ye-ji · Screenplay

Song Chae-yun · Creator

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateFeb 10, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E130m

Episode 1

After living in a orphanage, Woo Seul-gi transfers to a top-ranking school hoping to find her father - and soon catches the eye of a popular student.

Feb 10, 2025

Episode 2 - Episode 2E230m

Episode 2

Facing a heartbreaking discovery, Seul-gi struggles to adjust to her demanding schoolwork, while her background makes her a target of bullyng.

Feb 11, 2025

Episode 3 - Episode 3E330m

Episode 3

Yu Je-i continues to show kindness towards Seul-gi and invites her to her private study space, drawing the two girls closer together.

Feb 12, 2025

Episode 4 - Episode 4E430m

Episode 4

A furious Choi Gyung becomes suspicious when Je-i nominates Seul-gi as class monitor. Ju Ye-ri overhears a conversation about Je-i's former seatmate.

Feb 13, 2025

Episode 5 - Episode 5E530m

Episode 5

While Seul-gi finds details of her family history on Je-i's phone, Choi Gyung looks into the connection between the two girls'past.

Feb 17, 2025

Episode 6 - Episode 6E630m

Episode 6

Students take drastic measures to beat the stress of midterms. Choi Gyung shares a discovery with Seul-gi, causing them to question Je-i's intentions.

Feb 18, 2025

Episode 7 - Episode 7E730m

Episode 7

Ye-ri makes a deal with Je-i's father, Yu Tae-jun, by using his secret against him. Seul-gi worries about a healt checkup following her exams.

Feb 19, 2025

Episode 8 - Episode 8E830m

Episode 8

Ye-ri steals Seul-gi's father's phone. As she tries to unlock it, the rest of the students head to the school festival.

Feb 20, 2025

Episode 9 - Episode 9E930m

Episode 9

An attack at the festival causes panic at the school. Je-i comes to face with a figure from her past as they fight over the stolen cellphone.

Feb 24, 2025

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1030m

Episode 10

As the police investigate the school's drug problem, Seul-gi comes under suspicion. Je-i makes a deal while seeking to help Seul-gi.

Feb 25, 2025

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1130m

Episode 11

Struggling to find Yu Je-na, Je-i decides to frame her for dealing, hoping the police will be able to locate her before their father does.

Feb 26, 2025

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1230m

Episode 12

A traumatic discovery leaves Je-i in a vulnerable state. Feeling uncertain over the situation, a suspicious Seul-gi looks for answers.

Feb 27, 2025

Episode 13 - Episode 13E1330m

Episode 13

While attending a funeral, Seul-gi suspects foul play. Her search foe evidence leads to a grim connection between her father and Tae-jun.

Mar 3, 2025

Episode 14 - Episode 14E1430m

Episode 14

With the help of Seul-gi, Je-i uses hidden cameras to spy on her parents, hoping to find a witness who can assist with the court case.

Mar 4, 2025

Episode 15 - Episode 15E1530m

Episode 15

Je-i and Seul-gi take drastic steps when their ranks slide after a big test. Byeong-jin pressures Choi Gyung into taking pills to maintain her grades.

Mar 5, 2025

Episode 16 - Episode 16E1630m

Episode 16

Leading up to the exam, Je-i and Seul-gi craft a final, defiant plan - but there are high risks for everyone involved.

Mar 6, 2025

Actors

Lee Hye-ri

Lee Hye-ri

Yoo Je-yi

Chung Su-bin

Chung Su-bin

Woo Seul-gi

Kang Hye-won

Kang Hye-won

Joo Ye-ri

Oh Woo-ri

Oh Woo-ri

Choi Gyeong

Kim Tae-hun

Kim Tae-hun

Yoo Tae-joon

Chae Seo-eun

Chae Seo-eun

Jo Ah-ra

Choi Young-jae

Choi Young-jae

Nam Byeong-jin

Kim Sang-ji

Kim Sang-ji

Beom-soo

Lee Won-jae

Lee Won-jae

Woo Do-hyeok

Yoo Jung-Rae

Yoo Jung-Rae

Homeroom Teacher

Kang Jin-ah

Kang Jin-ah

Kwon Hee-yoon

Ma Hyun-ji

Ma Hyun-ji

Park Byeong-hui

Choo Ye-jin

Choo Ye-jin

Yoo Je-na

Ha Min

Ha Min

Principal

Lee Na-ra

Lee Na-ra

Joo Ye-ri Mother's

Seo Eun-oh

Seo Eun-oh

Kim Shan-young

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