Friendly Rivalry Kdrama is a South Korean mystery-thriller television series based on the webtoon of the same name, starring Lee Hye-ri, Chung Soo-bin, Kang Hye-won, and Oh Woo-ri. “Friendly Rivalry” follows a fierce battle of wit and power as top student Jae-yi faces a challenge from transfer student Seul-gi, entangled in secrets and a deadly mystery.
Release Date and Where to Watch
The first season of Friendly Rivalry Kdrama has 16 episodes, airing four per week from Monday to Thursday. It premiered on February 10, 2024, and will continue until March 6, 2025. In South Korea, it streams on U+ Mobile TV.
For international viewers, it may be available on Viki, Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney+, but the official platform outside Korea hasn’t been confirmed yet. (You can also stream it on the Hitv Mobile application.)
Cast and Characters
- Lee Hye-ri as Yoo Je-i
- Chung Soo-bin as Woo Seul-gi
- Kang Hye-won as Joo Ye-ri
- Oh Woo-ri as Choi Kyung
- Choi Young-jae as Nam Byeong-jin
- Kim Tae-hoon as Yoo Tae-joon
What is the Friendly Rivalry Kdrama About?
Woo Seul-Ki (Chung Su-Bin) grew up in an orphanage in the countryside. She moves to Seoul and gets into Chaehwa High School, an elite school for the top 1% of students in South Korea. However, she struggles to fit in with her classmates.
One day, a student named Yoo Je-Yi (Hyeri) approaches her, and they become friends. Yoo Je-Yi is the most powerful student at the school—she has a high IQ, comes from a wealthy family, and is extremely attractive. Since birth, she has been admired by others, and she knows how to use her status to her advantage.
For some reason, Yoo Je-Yi takes a special interest in Woo Seul-Ki. As they grow closer, their friendship turns into something much more complicated—walking a fine line between friendship and obsession.
Is Friendly Rivalry GL?
Yes, Friendly Rivalry is a GL drama, and it has already sparked excitement among viewers. One fan on X shared, “I watched the episode without seeing spoilers, so I was genuinely so shocked. A Korean drama that is GL and with a proper kissing scene—we used to pray for times like these.” While some were disappointed that the kiss happened in a dream sequence, many were still thrilled by this unexpected moment.
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