The Korean drama Friendly Rivalry, which aired in the first half of 2025, has succeeded in attracting the attention of many viewers, thanks to its story which was adapted from a popular webtoon entitled Friendly Rivalry (2020).
This Korean drama carries the theme of competition among school children, with a touch of mystery that makes the storyline even more interesting. One of the main attractions is the presence of Hyeri who plays the character Yoo Je Yi, which is very different from the roles she usually plays.
The character Yoo Je Yi played by Hyeri became the center of attention. Appearing with a character that is far from his cheerful image, he successfully displays the manipulative and ambitious side of the character.
This triggered various reactions from the audience, especially with the presence of a rather surprising kissing scene with Chung Su Bin in the drama teaser. Despite the many differences from the webtoon version, Hyeri managed to make this character feel unique and still interesting.
Chung Su Bin, who plays Woo Seul Gi, also received praise for her acting and performance. Woo Seul Gi's character, which initially seemed simple in the webtoon, turned out to have a deep side, and Su Bin was able to bring it out very well.
Likewise, Kang Hye Won and Oh Woo Ri managed to steal the attention, with an appearance that was almost similar to their characters in the webtoon. In addition, Friendly Rivalry is also interesting because it has a similar feel to the drama Pyramid Game (2024), which both raise the theme of competition to reach the highest position.
Although the main premise of these two dramas looks similar, the storyline and conflicts presented are different. Friendly Rivalry focuses more on the dynamics of friendship that emerge amidst fierce competition, with conflicts that are increasingly complicated by the characters' mysterious tendencies.
The audience will also be invited to guess the twists of the story that will appear. Many characters in this drama keep secrets and hide motives behind their actions. With various plot twists presented, Friendly Rivalry is a must-watch drama for fans of stories full of surprises. For fans of the Friendly Rivalry webtoon, watching the drama version is a must.
This webtoon has been completed and can be read for free on the Indonesian version of LINE Webtoon. Although there are some differences between the drama and webtoon versions, the story in this drama still maintains the essence of the comic, and adds new elements that make it even more exciting to watch.
Friendly Rivalry consists of 16 episodes with a duration of around 20 to 30 minutes per episode. The drama will air every Monday to Thursday, with four new episodes every week. The relatively short duration makes it suitable to be watched in one sitting, especially for those who like a fast and suspenseful storyline.
For those of you who like dramas about competition among school children, especially those involving strong female characters, Friendly Rivalry could be the right choice. The conflict that develops between the main characters will keep you involved in the story until the last episode.
So, is Friendly Rivalry on your watch list this month? With a storyline full of mystery, deep conflicts, and stunning acting from its cast, this drama is definitely one you shouldn't miss. Don't forget to watch each episode and see how rivalries and friendships develop as the story progresses.
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