
Woo Seul Gi, an orphan from a provincial town, moves to Seoul to attend Chaehwa High School, an elite school for the top 1% of students. She struggles to fit in until she meets Yoo Je I, the school's top student. Yoo Je I is intelligent, wealthy, and aware of her status, and she becomes intrigued by Seul Gi. Their growing connection soon turns into a complex relationship marked by both friendship and obsession. ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Friendly Competition" (선의의 경쟁) written by Song Chae Yoon (송채윤) and illustrated by Shim Jae Young (심재영).
Synopsis: MyDramaList
Friendly Rivalry is a Korean drama from 2025 that aired on U+ Mobile TV, with 16 episodes. It mixes thriller, mystery and psychological. It stars Lee Hye Ri and Chung Su Bin and is directed by Kim Tae Hui. Its story tags include All-Girls School, Adapted from a Webtoon and LGBTQ+. If you enjoyed it, try School 2013 or Mother.
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