Friendly Rivalry
“The story of us who never learned how to lose.”
Original title: 선의의 경쟁
Creator
Song Chae-yun
Director
Kim Tae-hee
Screenplay
Kim Tae-hee, Min Ye-ji
A high-teen mystery thriller about a close relationship between teenage girls in a harsher survival competition than entrance examinations.
Seasons
1
Episodes
16
Country
South Korea
Status
Ended
Cast
Lee Hye-ri
Yoo Je-yi · 16 eps
Chung Su-bin
Woo Seul-gi · 16 eps
Lee Na-ra
Joo Ye-ri Mother's · 16 eps
Kang Hye-won
Joo Ye-ri · 16 eps
Kim Tae-hun
Yoo Tae-joon · 16 eps
Chae Seo-eun
Jo Ah-ra · 16 eps
Ha Mheen
Principal · 16 eps
Choi Young-jae
Nam Byeong-jin · 16 eps
Oh Woo-ri
Choi Gyeong · 16 eps
Kang Jin-ah
Kwon Hee-yoon · 16 eps
Lee Won-jae
Woo Do-hyeok · 16 eps
Ma Hyun-ji
Park Byeong-hui · 16 eps
Seo Eun-oh
Kim Shan-young · 16 eps
Choo Ye-jin
Yoo Je-na · 16 eps
Kim Sang-ji
Beom-soo · 16 eps
Yoo Jung-Rae
Homeroom Teacher · 16 eps
Gi So-you
Young Yoo Je-na · 2 eps
Oh Eun-seo
Young Yoo Je-i · 1 eps
Son Young-soon
Flower Seller · 1 eps
Yoon Chae-na
Young Ju Ye-ri · 1 eps
Lee Eun-ju
Nun · 1 eps
Moon Ki-young
Doctor · 1 eps
Lee Seol-ah
Teenage Yoo Je-na · 1 eps
Yoon Woo-ri
Woman Buying Drugs · 1 eps
Park Seong-gyoon
Security Guard · 1 eps
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Friendly Rivalry
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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