Friendly Rivalry (2025)
▸ Must watch
Friendly Rivalry is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
The verdict
Friendly Rivalry landed among the stronger Korean series of its release window. It's sitting at 8.7/10 on TMDB across 124 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean mystery with a drama streak.
- Why
- Currently 8.7/10 from 124 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- being kept in the dark frustrates you
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
A high-teen mystery thriller about a close relationship between teenage girls in a harsher survival competition than entrance examinations.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Mystery / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Song Chae-yun
Cast
Lee Hye-ri
Yoo Je-yi
Chung Su-bin
Woo Seul-gi
Kang Hye-won
Joo Ye-ri
Oh Woo-ri
Choi Gyeong
Kim Tae-hun
Yoo Tae-joon
Chae Seo-eun
Jo Ah-ra
Where to watch in South Korea
NetflixwavveWatchaTVING
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Friendly Rivalry worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.7/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean mystery with a drama streak.
Where can I watch Friendly Rivalry?
You can stream Friendly Rivalry in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, Watcha, TVING.
Is Friendly Rivalry family friendly?
Friendly Rivalry is rated 19 — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Friendly Rivalry in?
Friendly Rivalry is a Korean series (Mystery / Drama).