Hyeri And Chung Su Bin's Once-Unsteady Bond Solidifies In “Friendly Rivalry”

Feb 26, 2025

Hyeri and Chung Su Bin finally join forces again in “Friendly Rivalry”!

Based on a popular webtoon, “Friendly Rivalry” is a mystery thriller set at Chaehwa Girls’ High School, an elite institution for the top 1 percent in South Korea, where cutthroat academic competition takes place between the students. Chung Su Bin stars as Woo Seul Gi, a transfer student who becomes entangled in her classmates’ hidden ambitions—and the secret behind the mysterious death of her father, a former college entrance exam question setter.

Spoilers

Previously, Yoo Jae Yi (Hyeri) and Woo Seul Gi were caught up in an illegal drug distribution case at Chaehwa Girls’ High School. Kim Beom Soo (Kim Sang Ji), who took the drugs and later stabbed Seul Gi, claimed she had bought them from Seul Gi. However, Seul Gi testified that Jae Yi was the real seller.

Meanwhile, Jo Ah Ra (Chae Seo Eun), the true culprit, tricked Seul Gi into going to the drug stash, intending to frame her. However, Jae Yi saw through the plan and sent her older sister Yoo Jae Na (Chu Ye Jin) in Seul Gi’s place. Unaware of the danger, Jae Na arrived at the location and was abducted by unknown individuals, escalating the tension.

In episode 11, Jae Yi and Seul Gi set aside their doubts and fully trust each other as they team up to find the missing Jae Na. Newly released stills show them hiding behind a car, staying close together, heightening anticipation for their partnership.

Meanwhile, police continue their investigation into the illegal drug distribution case at Chaehwa Girls’ High School. With Jae Yi and Seul Gi now suspects, mounting pressure at school leaves everyone wondering how they will respond and what truths will they uncover as they search for Jae Na.

Check out more stills below!