Friendly Rivalry

The show had me hooked until ep 14. The plot twist in ep 14 pissed me off so much I stopped watching for a few weeks. But before ep 14 the story was very interesting. I was keeping up with the show as it aired and was waiting for the eps to drop, very exciting feeling as I usually start watching shows when they're done airing. I thought the story was interesting and there were so many different plot lines between the characters but I felt like the ending fell flat because of all the plot lines. There was so much going on and so little eps I kinda figured that someone/something was going to get the short end of the stick and get a rushed resolution. Also felt like the show enjoyed holding things over the audience's heads in an effort to make things interesting /emphasize how scheming the characters are but it got annoying at times. Overall not bad just some parts annoyed me.

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Storyline and Good Casts

Idk why other people wants to bring down Friendly rivalry by giving low rating. When In fact they enjoyed the show. Friendly Rivalry is a masterpiece. The cast ,the storyline is wise , the acting is awesome .. I appreciate the effort of every cast on putting their roles. Friendly Rivalry deserves a high rating. It becomes more popular in global than other kdramas despite it's not available for all. It's hard to access the drama in other countries but we're fighting just to watch it. Friendly Rivalry deserves more recognition . Remember the more they want this series to destroyed , the more this series will become popular.

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Great story and chemistry. Highly recommended :)

I really liked this drama! The story is very interesting and the chemistry between the main leads is great. I especially loved Hyeri's performance; she is amazing at playing that cold and 'mean girl' vibe. The plot twists were incredible, like the vitamins that weren't actually pills, proving Sul-gi could succeed on her own. I was moved by how Jae-yi protected Sul-gi by pretending to be the villain just to keep her safe. The ending was so refreshing; I loved that Sul-gi didn't just pass the national exam immediately but had to work hard and try again, showing a very realistic growth.
The scene where Jae-yi and Jena jumped was completely unexpected and made me cry so much, especially when Sul-gi was desperately searching for Jae-yi. The final reference to the shoes was a beautiful touch that gave me hope. The acting of the entire cast is top-tier. I’ve already watched it a few times on Netflix and I think it's worth it. I would love to see a second season to see more of them together. Definitely a must-watch!

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Best show I’ve watched

This was my first Gl series and I loved how the story line was composed and had it’s hidden features I was really expecting the way the story was gonna go it took me by surprise but I still enjoyed it. I like the way they casted the children and they look almost identical to the “older version” of themselves. The music that played in the show to me it’s iconic now. I have at least rewatched this twice already and I still had the same reaction both times and still enjoyed it. Overall to me this show was just really entertaining especially because it was my first time watching something like this.

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I only finished this show because of one character, and honestly that says a lot.

I’m not particularly into GL, and I wouldn’t even really call this a GL drama anyway. It tries to be a psychological thriller, which is usually my kind of thing, but the execution felt chaotic and all over the place from start to finish. I won’t spoil anything, but the story just didn’t hold together well.

The only reason I kept going was Hyeri’s character. She was easily the strongest part of the show. Her performance was so good that I found myself actually invested in her scenes, trying to understand her motives and what she would do next. She carried every moment she was in.

The other lead didn’t work for me at all. In fact, I remember starting this drama last year and dropping it halfway through the first episode because I wasn’t interested, mainly because of that character. I only came back to it after seeing Hyeri’s name and deciding to give it another try.

In the end, I pushed through the entire series just because of her performance. She was the only reason I stayed engaged. I even checked out some of her other work afterward, but nothing really hit the same. Still, this role stood out a lot, and I hope she continues doing darker psychological thriller roles like this in the future.

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Subtle GL more towards Mystery

One of the best kdramas i have ever watched. I love the mostly female casts❤️
Everyone really brought out the best of their characters. The plot is, i would say, 60% different from the webtoon, which makes watching the drama more interesting and entertaining since its not predictable.
And i love love love the chemistry between the main leads. They were able to portray that they both meant a lot/are precious to each other without explicitly saying it.

The only bad thing about this drama is that its too short! Its an open-ending and it makes me feel really desperate for another season (or just a special episode. ) This drama is a 1000/10!!!

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A Thrilling Start That Lost Its Way!

At first, Friendly Rivalry had me hooked with its suspenseful buildup and intriguing character dynamics. The psychological tension between the leads, Yoo Jae-i and Woo Seul-gi, was gripping, and the cutthroat school setting added a compelling layer to the story. The performances, especially by Lee Hye-ri, were strong, and there were moments that truly stood out.

However, somewhere along the way, I lost focus. The plot started feeling unnecessarily complex, making it hard to stay engaged. While certain scenes still had that spark, the overall flow became inconsistent, and I struggled to keep up with the direction of the story. Some subplots felt underdeveloped, leaving loose ends that didn’t tie back meaningfully to the main narrative.

Despite these drawbacks, Friendly Rivalry isn’t a bad drama. It had its high points, but the execution could have been smoother. If you enjoy thrillers with psychological twists, it’s worth a try—but don’t expect everything to stay as engaging as the beginning.

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