‘Good Competition’ Lee Hye-ri, Jung Soo-bin, Kang Hye-won, and Oh Woo-ri‘s fierce survival competition is foreshadowed.

The STUDIO X+U drama ‘Good Competition’ (Planned by: STUDIO X+U / Produced by: YLAB FLEX, STUDIO X+U / Directed by: Kim Tae-hee / Scriptwriters: Kim Tae-hee, Min Ye-ji), which will be first aired on February 10th, is a mystery girl thriller about friends who reveal their desires to ‘Seul-gi’, a transfer student to Chaehwa Girls’ High School, one of the top 1% in Korea where a cutthroat college entrance exam competition takes place, and the suspicious death of her father, who was a member of the CSAT committee. Lee Hye-ri (as Yoo Je-i), Jung Soo-bin (as Woo Seul-gi), Kang Hye-won (as Joo Ye-ri), and Oh Woo-ri (as Choi Kyung) will portray the real emotions of teenage girls in the midst of competitive college entrance exams.

In the midst of this, the main trailer for ‘Fair Competition’ was released on January 22. The released video begins with Woo Seul-gi (played by Jung Soo-bin) saying to Yoo Je-i (played by Lee Hye-ri) who approaches her, “To be honest, I still don‘t trust you”. Woo Seul-gi then says to Yoo Je-i, “But I’m glad that I got first place with you”.

Yoo Je-i, who has always absolutely maintained first place, suddenly appears and looks at Woo Seul-gi, a transfer student whose name is similar to hers, with a subtle gaze. The sight of students gossiping around Jay and Seul-gi shows how special this incident is at Chaehwa Girls‘ High School.



However, Yoo Je-yi continues to take Woo Seul-gi with him despite the objections of his friends, including Joo Ye-ri (played by Kang Hye-won) and Choi Kyung (played by Oh Woo-ri). When Woo Seul-gi asks, “Why are you being so nice to me?”, Yoo Je-yi replies, “Because I respect you.” However, their relationship gradually crosses the line between sincerity and obsession, sprouting suspicion and suspicion.

The trailer hints at a secret death that will further complicate their relationship. The main character is Woo Do-hyeok (played by Lee Won-jae), a former college entrance exam committee member and teacher at Chaehwa Girls’ High School. Also, the fact that he is Woo Seul-gi‘s father increases curiosity.

Choi Kyung, who says, “Knowing that, you couldn’t have stuck with Jay,” while investigating something; Joo Ye-ri, who is holding a cell phone presumed to be Woo Do-hyeok‘s and asks someone a provocative question, “If you want the belongings of a deceased person who isn’t even alive, shouldn‘t the price go up?” The events that swirl around Woo Do-hyeok’s death create intense suspense.

Then, the screen switches to a scene where Yoo Je-yi appears, takes care of Woo Seul-gi, and says, “What would have happened if I hadn‘t been there?” In this confusing situation where it is unclear whether they can trust Yoo Je-yi’s good intentions, someone‘s voice is heard saying, “Just wait a minute. Since you were chosen by Yoo Je-yi, it will be difficult for you to stay sane,” and a strong image of Woo Seul-gi being submerged in water is drawn.

Finally, Yoo Je-yi laughs sinisterly while saying to someone, “Why did you touch my stuff without realizing it?” In that moment, the overwhelming charisma emanating from Yoo Je-yi gives off a strong attraction and leaves a deep impression.

In this way, the main trailer for ‘Good Competition’ delivered a strong story that grabbed the hearts of potential viewers. Curiosity is growing as to what kind of fight these teenage girls, who are thrown into a fiercer competition for survival than college entrance exams without knowing how to lose, will have, and what the secret truth of death that runs through them is.

The drama ‘Good Competition’, which is raising expectations with its unconventional narrative and characters, is scheduled to premiere on February 10th through U+tv and U+Mobile TV.

Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com Reporter yyynnn@donga.com

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