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Friendly Rivalry

선의의 경쟁
“The story of us who never learned how to lose.”
2025EndedSouth Korea

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What's it about?

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

Where to stream?

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AvailableChecked 11/13/2026 · United States catalog · account required.

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Trailers & videos

Friendly Rivalry (선의의 경쟁)| Official Trailer | English Sub | 213 P&M — Trailer · English · official · YouTube

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Cast

20 of 26 people — scroll sideways

Crew

Creator
Song Chae-yun
Writer
Kim Tae-hee, Min Ye-ji
Director
Kim Tae-hee

Episodes

Season 1 — 16 episodes · from 02/10/2025

Page 1 of 1 · Episodes 1–16

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Episode 1

S01E0102/10/202530 min

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.

3 guest appearances

Lee Eun-ju (Nun), Son Young-soon (Flower Seller), Park Seong-gyoon (Security Guard)

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Episode 2

S01E0202/11/202530 min

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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Episode 3

S01E0302/12/202530 min

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

2 guest appearances

Oh Eun-seo (Young Yoo Je-i), Gi So-you (Young Yoo Je-na)

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Episode 4

S01E0402/13/202530 min

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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Episode 5

S01E0502/17/202530 min

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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Episode 6

S01E0602/18/202530 min

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.

1 guest appearance

Moon Ki-young (Doctor)

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Episode 7

S01E0702/19/202530 min

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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Episode 8

S01E0802/20/202530 min

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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Episode 9

S01E0902/24/202530 min

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.

3 guest appearances

Gi So-you (Young Yoo Je-na), Lee Seol-ah (Teenage Yoo Je-na), Yoon Chae-na (Young Ju Ye-ri)

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Episode 10

S01E1002/25/202530 min

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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Episode 11

S01E1102/26/202530 min

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.

1 guest appearance

Bae Yoon (Bartender)

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Episode 12

S01E1202/27/202530 min

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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Episode 13

S01E1303/03/202530 min

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

1 guest appearance

Yoon Woo-ri (Woman Buying Drugs)

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Episode 14

S01E1403/04/202530 min

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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Episode 15

S01E1503/05/202530 min

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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Episode 16

S01E1603/06/202530 minFinale

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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