Friendly Rivalry (2025)
Synopsis
A high-teen mystery thriller about a close relationship between teenage girls in a harsher survival competition than entrance examinations.
First Air Date: 2025-02-10
Last Air Date: 2025-03-06
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 16
Created By: Song Chae-yun
Networks: U+ Mobile TV
Top Cast
- Lee Hye-ri as Yoo Je-yi
- Chung Su-bin as Woo Seul-gi
- Kang Hye-won as Joo Ye-ri
- Oh Woo-ri as Choi Gyeong
- Kim Tae-hun as Yoo Tae-joon
- Chae Seo-eun as Jo Ah-ra
- Choi Young-jae as Nam Byeong-jin
- Kim Sang-ji as Beom-soo
- Lee Won-jae as Woo Do-hyeok
- Yoo Jung-Rae as Homeroom Teacher
Seasons
Season 1 (2025)
In a school for elite students, two teens form a complicated bond in the face of ruthless competition, unforgiving expectations and deceptive promises.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: 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.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
Facing a heartbreaking discovery, Seul-gi struggles to adjust to her demanding schoolwork, while her background makes her a target of bullyng.
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Ep. 3: 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.
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Ep. 4: 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.
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Ep. 5: 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.
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Ep. 6: 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.
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Ep. 7: 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.
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Ep. 8: 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.
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Ep. 9: 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.
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Ep. 10: 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.
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Ep. 11: 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.
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Ep. 12: Episode 12
A traumatic discovery leaves Je-i in a vulnerable state. Feeling uncertain over the situation, a suspicious Seul-gi looks for answers.
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Ep. 13: 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.
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Ep. 14: 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.
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Ep. 15: 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.
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Ep. 16: 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.
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