Friendly Rivalry

Name: Friendly Rivalry
Genre: Mystery, Drama
Released: 2025-02-10
Rating: 8.7
Cast: Lee Hye-ri, Chung Su-bin, Kang Hye-won, Oh Woo-ri, Kim Tae-hun

ENDED1 Season16 Episodes★ 8.7

Friendly Rivalry is a mystery and drama series on U+ Mobile TV that premiered in 2025, ending after 1 season and 16 episodes.

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NetworkU+ Mobile TV

First AiredFeb 10, 2025

Last AiredMar 6, 2025

GenreMystery, Drama

Created BySong Chae-yun

Original Title선의의 경쟁

LanguageKorean

CountrySouth Korea

ProductionYLAB, STUDIO X+U

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

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Cast

Lee Hye-ri

Yoo Je-yi

Chung Su-bin

Woo Seul-gi

Kang Hye-won

Joo Ye-ri

Oh Woo-ri

Choi Gyeong

Kim Tae-hun

Yoo Tae-joon

Chae Seo-eun

Jo Ah-ra

Choi Young-jae

Nam Byeong-jin

Kim Sang-ji

Beom-soo

Lee Won-jae

Woo Do-hyeok

Yoo Jung-Rae

Homeroom Teacher

Kang Jin-ah

Kwon Hee-yoon

Ma Hyun-ji

Park Byeong-hui

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 16 episodes

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In a school for elite students, two teens form a complicated bond in the face of ruthless competition, unforgiving expectations and deceptive promises.

E1Episode 1

Feb 10, 202530m★ 9.3

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.

E2Episode 2

Feb 11, 202530m★ 9.2

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

E3Episode 3

Feb 12, 202530m★ 9.3

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

E4Episode 4

Feb 13, 202530m★ 9.7

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.

E5Episode 5

Feb 17, 202530m★ 9.2

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.

E6Episode 6

Feb 18, 202530m★ 9.3

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.

E7Episode 7

Feb 19, 202530m★ 9.2

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.

E8Episode 8

Feb 20, 202530m★ 9.5

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.

E9Episode 9

Feb 24, 202530m★ 9.3

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.

E10Episode 10

Feb 25, 202530m★ 9.0

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.

E11Episode 11

Feb 26, 202530m★ 9.2

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.

E12Episode 12

Feb 27, 202530m★ 8.8

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

E13Episode 13

Mar 3, 202530m★ 9.0

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

E14Episode 14

Mar 4, 202530m★ 8.5

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.

E15Episode 15

Mar 5, 202530m★ 8.5

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.

E16Episode 16

Mar 6, 202530m★ 8.2

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

About Friendly Rivalry

Friendly Rivalry is a mystery, drama series on U+ Mobile TV. The show first aired on Feb 10, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 16 episodes. Friendly Rivalry has ended. It has a rating of 8.7/10 based on 126 votes. The cast includes Lee Hye-ri, Chung Su-bin, Kang Hye-won, Oh Woo-ri, Kim Tae-hun. Created by Song Chae-yun.