Friendly Rivalry (2025)
▸ Must watch
Friendly Rivalry is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.
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 the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix.
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
| 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 the Philippines
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 25, 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 the Philippines on Netflix.
What language is Friendly Rivalry in?
Friendly Rivalry is a Korean series (Mystery / Drama).