Friendly Rivalry
“The story of us who never learned how to lose.”
A high-teen mystery thriller about a close relationship between teenage girls in a harsher survival competition than entrance examinations.
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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.
1.Episode 1
9.310-02-202530 minAfter 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
9.211-02-202530 minFacing a heartbreaking discovery, Seul-gi struggles to adjust to her demanding schoolwork, while her background makes her a target of bullyng.
3.Episode 3
9.312-02-202530 minYu 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
9.713-02-202530 minA 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
9.217-02-202530 minWhile 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
9.318-02-202530 minStudents 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
9.219-02-202530 minYe-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
9.520-02-202530 minYe-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
9.324-02-202530 minAn 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
9.025-02-202530 minAs 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
9.226-02-202530 minStruggling 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
8.827-02-202530 minA traumatic discovery leaves Je-i in a vulnerable state. Feeling uncertain over the situation, a suspicious Seul-gi looks for answers.
13.Episode 13
9.003-03-202530 minWhile 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
8.504-03-202530 minWith 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
8.505-03-202530 minJe-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
8.206-03-202530 minLeading 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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