Hyeri And Chung Su Bin's Kiss Scene In Friendly Rivalry Leaves K-Drama Fans Shocked
The scene in question is a part of Friendly Rivalry's episode 4 where the female leads engage in an intimate moment.

Hyeri and Chung Su Bin starrer latest K-drama, Friendly Rivalry, has finally premiered, already garnering an enthusiastic response from viewers. The anticipation remains high for the upcoming episodes, especially following a 1-minute 39-second teaser that featured the lead actresses in an unexpected intimate scene. The teaser shows the actresses sharing a kiss inside a bathtub, sparking reactions online.
The scene unfolds with Chung Sun Bin’s character, Woo Seul Gi, sitting in the bath tub as Hyeri’s Jae Yi playfully teases her, making Seul Gi visibly uncomfortable. As Seul Gi hesitantly responds to her questions, Jae Yi leans in, gently touching her lips and cheek before taking the lead for a brief peck.
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The scene created a frenzy among fans, especially at a time when same-sex intimacy remains rare in K-dramas. Many took to social media platforms and reshared the particular clip. Fans even praised the actresses for their bold performances as they anticipated how the particular moment would change the character dynamics in the narrative. A fan wrote, “A FULL GL KISS SCENE IN A KOREAN SHOW I DIDNT KNOW THEY PLAYED LIKE THIS LITERALLY INSANE?!?!" while another commented, “Seulgi, every time she sees a bathtub, I think she will remember it for the rest of her life."
“Actress Subin’s (Seul Gi) very first on-screen kiss and it’s with Hyeri (Jae Yi)," a user added, while one shared that she wasn’t expecting the moment.
I WASN'T EXPECTING THIS HSHSHSHSSH— Giselle. (@giezselle) February 7, 2025
The scene in question is a part of Episode 4, aired on February 11. However, it shows that it was just a part of a much longer kissing scene in the episode.
One of the fans added, “Guys are we dreaming?!?! K-drama just entered the gl world with Hyeri as one of the main leads!!!! This cannot be happening."
Talking about Friendly Rivalry, the K-drama is based on a popular webtoon, set in Seoul’s Chaehwa Girls’ High School. Chung Su Bin’s Seul Gi, a transfer student gets entangled in the world of hidden ambitions, secrets, and her tragic past. She is shown struggling to fit among her privileged classmates until Jae Yi starts taking an interest in her.
The show premiered on February 10, 2025, with episodes dropping in every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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