Lee Hyeri has been confirmed to lead a new webtoon-based K-drama, Friendly Rivalry. After a three-year hiatus, the South Korean actress is returning to the K-drama scene. She will play Yoo Jae-Yi, a wealthy and beautiful student with a high IQ.
Upcoming webtoon-based K-drama " Friendly Rivalry " | First Look (2025) Lee Hye Ri | Choi Young Jae
Moreover, Jae-Yi is cunning and aware of her privileged background. She knows how to use her superiority at Chaehwa Girls High School. While many envy her, she befriends a new student, Woo Seul-Ki. The latter struggles to get along with her classmates until Jae-Yi approaches her. Things get complicated in the latter's life when she finds the transfer student super interesting. Unknowingly, their friendship turns into an obsession.
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Lee Hyeri has joined the cast of the K-drama Friendly Rivalry, according to a Herald Pop report. The psychological drama is based on a webtoon by writer Song Chae-Yoon. It tells the story of two friends Jae-Yi and Seul-Ki, who decide to have a healthy competition in high school. They want to enroll in the best medical college. However, the spirit of competition becomes intense when Jae-Yi’s obsession gets the better of him.
