Lee Hyeri from Girl’s Day is returning to the small screen with a surprising new drama. The idol and actress is confirmed to star in a GL (Girl Love) drama titled ‘Friendly Competition’ which is adapted from the popular webtoon by CHAE-YUN SONG and JAE-YEONG SIM.
The drama tells the story of Woo Seul Gi, a transfer student who enters an elite girls' high school in Seoul after her father's sudden death. There, she befriends Yoo Jei, the best student in the class who also has a dark side. The drama is a psychological thriller that reveals the secrets behind a mysterious death at the school.
In the drama, Hyeri will possibly play the role of Yoo Jei, a smart and talented girl who is the idol of the school. She has a high IQ and ability, but also hides a past trauma. She becomes interested in Seul Gi, who is a victim of bullying at school. The two then get involved in a complicated and dangerous love relationship.
The news of Hyeri's casting as the lead role in the GL drama received positive responses from South Korean netizens. Many are looking forward to Hyeri's acting that is different from her previous roles. Hyeri herself said she was challenged by the project and hoped to deliver a good message to the viewers.
‘Friendly Competition’ is scheduled to air in mid-2024 with an adult rating. The drama will also feature some sensitive issues such as drugs, sexual harassment, and others. The drama is produced by TVING, an online video streaming platform that also broadcasts hit dramas such as ‘Duty After School (2023)’,‘Island (2021)’ and BL Drama Unintentional Love Story (2023).
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