[Upcoming Kdrama 2025] Friendly Rivalry, 선의의 경쟁 -Hyeri- Premieres in 2025

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Drama: Friendly Rivalry

Hangul: 선의의 경쟁

Genre: mystery, thriller

Network: U+Mobile TV

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Director: Kim Tae Hee

Writer: Song Chae-Yoon (webcomic), Sim Jae-Young (webcomic), Kim Tae Hee , Min Ye-Ji

Release Date: first half 2025

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Plot

 

“Friendly Rivalry” is a mystery thriller GL drama that follows the bloody competition between Yoo Jae Yi, a seemingly perfect high school student, and Seul Gi, a naive transfer student, who become best friends and then gradually reveal their madness and desire to become No. 1 in school.

Notes

“Friendly Rivalry”  is based on a webtoon by writer Song Chae Yoon.

 

 

Cast

 

Hyeri as Yoo Jae Yi

Chung Su Bin as Woo Seul Gi

Kang Hye Won as Joo Ye Ri

Oh Woo Ri as Choi Kyung

 

Character descriptions

Woo Seul-Ki grew up in an orphanage out in a province. She moves to Seoul and enrolls in Chaehwa High School, which is a school for the top 1% students in South Korea. Woo Seul-Ki doesn't get along with the other students. A student named Yoo Je-Yi approaches her and they become friends.

 

Yoo Je-Yi (Hyeri) is the most powerful student in the school. She has a high IQ, comes from a wealthy family background, and is attractive physically. She has lived as the envy of other people since she was born and she is aware of her superiority. She is also cunning enough to know how to take advantage of her position. She shows special interest in transfer student Woo Seul-Ki. They soon develop a dangerous relationship between friendship and obsession.

 

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Girl's Day's Hyeri In Talks For New Mystery Thriller GL Drama

Drama

Feb 06, 2024

by S Kim

Girl’s Day’s Hyeri may star in the new GL (Girls’ Love) drama “Friendly Rivalry” (literal title)!

On February 6, STARNEWS reported that Hyeri will star as the female lead in TVING’s original series “Friendly Rivalry.”

In response to the report, Hyeri’s agency Creative Group ING shared, “Hyeri is positively reviewing the offer to star in ‘Friendly Rivalry.’”

Based on a webtoon by writer Song Chae Yoon, “Friendly Rivalry” is a mystery thriller GL drama that follows the bloody competition between Yoo Jae Yi, a seemingly perfect high school student, and Seul Gi, a naive transfer student, who become best friends and then gradually reveal their madness and desire to become No. 1 in school.

Hyeri was reportedly offered to play the role of Yoo Jae Yi. If Hyeri accepts her casting offer, she will make her return to the small screen for the first time since the MBC drama “May I Help You?” which ended in December 2022. The actress is currently also gearing up for the release of her film “Victory.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1641283wpp/girls-days-hyeri-in-talks-for-new-mystery-thriller-gl-drama

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July 17 2024

Hyeri cast in drama “Friendly Rivalry”

Hyeri is cast for a co-lead role in teen mystery-thriller drama series “Friendly Rivalry” (literal title). The drama series is based on webcomic “Sunuiui Gyeongjaeng” by Song Chae-Yoon & Sim Jae-Young. Story for “Friendly Rivalry” will be set at a high school featuring the top 1% students. Hyeri will play Yoo Je-Yi. She is the most powerful student at the school. She makes friends a with a new transfer student named Woo Seul-Ki.

“Friendly Rivalry” will first air sometime next year in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Woo Seul-Ki grew up in an orphanage out in a province. She moves to Seoul and enrolls in Chaehwa High School, which is a school for the top 1% students in South Korea. Woo Seul-Ki doesn’t get along with the other students. A student named Yoo Je-Yi (Hyeri) approaches her and they become friends.

Yoo Je-Yi is the most powerful student in the school. She has a high IQ, comes from a wealthy family background, and is attractive physically. She has lived as the envy of other people since she was born and she is aware of her superiority. She is also cunning enough to know how to take advantage of her position. She shows special interest in transfer student Woo Seul-Ki. They soon develop a dangerous relationship between friendship and obsession.

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/hyeri-cast-in-drama-friendly-rivalry

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Hyeri Confirmed To Star In New Mystery Thriller Drama

Drama

Jul 17, 2024

by J Lee

Girl’s Day’s Hyeri is set to make her return to the small screen!

After earlier reports that Hyeri was in talks for the upcoming drama “Friendly Rivalry” (literal title), a Korean news outlet confirmed on July 17 that Hyeri will take on the lead role in this series.

Based on a webtoon by writer Song Chae Yoon, “Friendly Rivalry” is a mystery thriller drama that follows the bloody competition between Yoo Jae Yi, a seemingly perfect high school student, and Woo Seul Gi, a naive transfer student, who become best friends and then gradually reveal their madness and desire to become No. 1 in school.

Hyeri will portray Yoo Jae Yi, a character from a privileged family with good looks and a high IQ, who stands out academically even in a school filled with smart students. Well aware of her advantages, Yoo Jae Yi is also adept at manipulating situations.

However, her life takes a turn when she becomes interested in the newcomer Woo Seul Gi, leading to precarious relationship dynamics where the lines between friendship and obsession become blurred.

“Friendly Rivalry” is scheduled to be released in 2025.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1675073wpp/hyeri-confirmed-to-star-in-new-mystery-thriller-drama

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News bites: July 18, 2024

by tccolb

 

Hyeri (May I Help You) joins the latest string of actors donning a high school uniform, starring in the mystery-thriller Friendly Rivalry (previously Friendly Competition). Based on the same titled webtoon, Hyeri will be playing the school’s shrewd, rich kid who develops a special interest in the new transfer student. Both directing and scripts is being led by filmmaker Kim Tae-hee (Misaeng: Prequel), together with co-writing by Min Ye-ji. [Newsis]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/07/news-bites-july-18-2024/

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Chung Su Bin, Kang Hye Won, And Oh Woo Ri Confirmed To Join Hyeri's New Mystery Thriller Drama

Drama

Jul 23, 2024

by M Lim

Girl’s Day’s Hyeri’s upcoming drama has confirmed its cast lineup!

On July 23, STUDIO X+U announced that Chung Su Bin, Kang Hye Won, and Oh Woo Ri will be joining Hyeri in the upcoming drama “Friendly Rivalry” (literal title).

Additionally, it was reported that GOT7’s Youngjae will also be part of the cast, although his representative has yet to comment on the report.

Based on a webtoon of the same name, “Friendly Rivalry” is a mystery thriller drama that delves into the intense relationships and fierce competition among teenage girls at Chaehwa Girls’ High School, a school for the top one percent.

Hyeri will portray Yoo Jae Yi, a genius student from a privileged family with good looks and a high IQ. Despite attending a school for the top one percent, Yoo Jae Yi consistently ranks in the top 0.1 percent.

Chung Su Bin will play Woo Seul Gi, a transfer student who catches Yoo Jae Yi’s attention. Woo Seul Gi comes from an orphanage and becomes obsessed with her grades to survive at Chaehwa Girls’ High School.

Kang Hye Won will take on the role of Joo Ye Ri, the school’s gossip queen. Joo Ye Ri values things that others can see and thus is obsessed with her appearance and luxury items.

Oh Woo Ri will portray Choi Kyung, who is perpetually stuck in second place due to Yoo Jae Yi.

“Friendly Rivalry” is set to premiere on U+Mobile TV in the first half of 2025.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1676505wpp/chung-su-bin-kang-hye-won-and-oh-woo-ri-confirmed-to-join-hyeris-new-mystery-thriller-drama

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GOT7’s Youngjae Confirmed To Join Hyeri, Kang Hye Won, And More In New Thriller Drama

Drama

Jul 24, 2024

by J Lee

GOT7’s Youngjae is set to make his return to the small screen for the first time in three years!

Following the initial report of his casting, Youngjae’s agency AndBut Company confirmed on July 24 that he will star in the upcoming drama “Friendly Rivalry” (literal title). The drama boasts a cast lineup including Girl’s Day’s Hyeri, Chung Su Bin, Kang Hye Won, and Oh Woo Ri.

Based on a webtoon of the same name, “Friendly Rivalry” is a mystery thriller drama that delves into the intense relationships and fierce competition among teenage girls at Chaehwa Girls’ High School, a school for the top one percent.

While the specific role Youngjae will take has not been disclosed yet, this marks his first drama in three years since “So Not Worth It” and “Love & Wish,” which both aired in 2021.

Having debuted as part of the seven-member group GOT7 in 2014, Youngjae has showcased his acting talents through various dramas, and his latest digital single “T.P.O” continues to garner international attention.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1676595wpp/got7s-youngjae-confirmed-to-join-hyeri-kang-hye-won-and-more-in-new-thriller-drama

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Lee Hye Ri and More Confirmed for High-School-Themed Thriller "Friendly Rivalry"

by Lily Alice, July 23, 2024

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The new thriller Friendly Rivalry reveals the lead cast lineup.

Friendly Rivalry is a mystery thriller that follows a group of teenage girls in a cutthroat survival competition, even fiercer than college entrance exams.

The leads are Lee Hye Ri, Jung Soo Bin, Kang Hye Won, and Oh Woo Ri. They will portray the teenage girls who support and suspect each other at Chae Hwa Girls' High School, where only the top 1% of the society enroll.

 

 

It was previously revealed that actress Lee Hye Ri chose Friendly Rivalry as her comeback drama, returning to the screen after three years. She will take on the role of Yoo Jae Yi, a genius high school student who doesn't miss the top spot at Chae Hwa Girls' High School. She is perfect in looks, grades, and family background. 

Actress Jung Soo Bin will play the role of Woo Seul Gi, a transfer student who receives special attention from Yoo Jae Yi. She is a character from a local orphanage who becomes obsessed with academics and grades to survive at Chae Hwa Girls' High School.

Additionally, Kang Hye Won will take on the role of Joo Ye Ri, the gossip queen at Chae Hwa Girls' High School. She is a character who values how others perceive her and is obsessed with looks and luxury goods.

The character of Choi Kyung, who believes that, despite her efforts, she cannot rise to the top spot due to Yoo Jae Yi and will always be in second place, will be played by actress Oh Woo Ri. 

Friendly Rivalry is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2025.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/lee-hye-ri-and-more-confirmed-for-high-school-themed-thriller-friendly-rivalry

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News bites: July 25, 2024

by tccolb

 

LG’s U+ Mobile TV announced their main lineup for Friendly Rivalry, with Hyeri (May I Help You) joined by Jung Soo-bin (Chief Detective 1958), Kang Hye-won (Boyhood), and Oh Woo-ri (A Killer Paradox) in the mystery-thriller and webtoon adaptation. Expected to release in early 2025, production has filmmaker Kim Tae-hee (Misaeng: Prequel) at the helm and also co-writing the scripts with Mi Ye-ji (Wonderland). [MBC]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/07/news-bites-july-25-2024/