‘Good Competition’ Jung Soo-bin‘s suspicions toward Lee Hye-ri grow.

STUDIO X+U’s 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) is showing signs of becoming a hit by not only sweeping the top spot in various viewer ratings in just its first week of release, but also dominating SNS topics. In the previously released episodes 1-4, the subtle relationship between Woo Seul-gi (played by Jung Soo-bin), a transfer student at Chaehwa Girls‘ High School, and Yoo Je-yi (played by Lee Hye-ri), the power behind Chaehwa Girls’ High School who has her eye on her, was revealed, increasing the immersion of viewers.

In the meantime, episode 5 of ‘Friendly Competition’, which was released on U+ Mobile TV and U+ TV on February 17, reveals the hidden story of Choi Kyung (played by Oh Woo-ri), while Seul-gi‘s suspicions toward Jay grow after the ending of episode 4.



First of all, Gyeong-i is a typical model student acknowledged by everyone, but she is always unable to move out of second place, being pushed aside by Jay. In particular, her inferiority complex was maximized when she lost to Seul-gi, who had been recommended by Jay, in the class president election. In the ending of episode 4, Kyung-yi finds out that Jay’s father Yoo Tae-joon (played by Kim Tae-hoon) was involved in the death of Seol-gi‘s father Woo Do-hyeok (played by Lee Won-jae), and her meaningful smile leaves a strong aftertaste.

In relation to this, episode 5 heightens the tension by revealing the hidden story of why Kyung-yi developed such a deep inferiority complex. It adds to the curiosity by depicting the background of Kyung-yi’s ‘second-in-command complex’ and how Kyung-yi uses it to find a clue that will shake up Jay.

In addition, Seol-gi, who was gradually opening up to Jay, also captured suspicious circumstances related to Kim Na-ri (played by Go Da-hyun) on Jay‘s cell phone at the end of episode 4. Na-ri, who had been particularly hostile to Seol-gi, suddenly disappeared, and a clue was discovered suggesting that Jay was involved in her disappearance. In addition, he was even more shocked when he confirmed that the text messages exchanged between Jay and Na-ri included content about Seul-gi.

In the 5th still cut containing Jay and Seul-gi, an unprecedented coldness is felt, making one wonder what changes have occurred between the two. It is said that the classroom of Class 2, Grade 3 is also in an uproar as Seul-gi, who chose to be Jay’s partner on her own, confronts Jay in a tense standoff. In addition, their conflict is seen deepening in the incinerator of Chaehwa Girls‘ High School instead of the classroom, which increases curiosity about what happened between them.

Meanwhile, STUDIO X+U drama ‘Good Competition’ is released every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at midnight on U+tv and U+mobiletv.

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

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