On February 6, Hyeri participated in the preview of the press and in the press conference for the drama X+U “friendly Rivalry” at the CGV Yongsan in Seoul.
The episodes 1 to 4 of “Friendly Rivalry” were pre-founded at the event, with a kissing scene between Yoo Jes (Hyeri) and Woo Seul-Gi (Jung Soo-Bin).
Director Kim Tae-Hee explained, “We aimed to portray the adolescent emotions realistically, but from the planning phase, we wrote the script with a mature audience in mind. We conducted large searches and interviews to understand what today’s teenagers think. However, rather than focusing on content restrictions, we have given priority to capture a reality that anyone who has experienced an intense academic competition of Korea – both adolescents and adults, refer. “
Hyeri commented “Honestly, I didn’t worry too much. When I read the script, the emotions seemed completely natural and understandable. I saw it as a scene that clearly defines the characters of Jes and Seul-Gi. “
He added, “As the series advances, this moment creates conflicts, obsessions and deeper layers of their relationship. I imagined it as a beautiful scene that would have captured the link between the two characters visually stunningly. “
“Friendly Rivalry” is a mysterious girl drama set in the Chaihwa Girls’ High School, where a ferocious academic rivalry takes place. The story follows Seoul-Gi, a transfer student who is entangled in the wishes of his classmates, as well as the mysterious death of his father, a former setter of the admission exam to college. The drama is previewed on February 10 and will be broadcast from Monday to Thursday at midnight through U+TV and U+Mobilitv.
