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2025 · 45m per ep · 19 · 한국어/조선말 · South Korea

A high-teen mystery thriller about a close relationship between teenage girls in a harsher survival competition than entrance examinations.

8.7(161 reviews)

10.7504% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Feb 10, 2025
Last air date: Mar 6, 2025
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 16
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: 한국어/조선말
Country: South Korea
Network / platform: U+ Mobile TV
Creator / showrunner: Song Chae-yun
Certification: 19
Production companies: YLAB, STUDIO X+U

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Keywords

investigationhigh schoollgbtteen dramapsychologicalgirls' love (gl)based on webcomic or webtoonthrillerbased on manhwa

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2025 · 16 episodes

In a school for elite students, two teens form a complicated bond in the face of ruthless competition, unforgiving expectations and deceptive promises.

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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

Choi Young-jae

Nam Byeong-jin

Kim Sang-ji

Beom-soo

Lee Won-jae

Woo Do-hyeok

Yoo Jung-Rae

Homeroom Teacher

Kang Jin-ah

Kwon Hee-yoon

Ma Hyun-ji

Park Byeong-hui

Choo Ye-jin

Yoo Je-na

Ha Min

Principal

Lee Na-ra

Joo Ye-ri Mother's

Seo Eun-oh

Kim Shan-young

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.7

161 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera7.699999999999999/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim8.7/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel9.7/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee7.699999999999999/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong8.7/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful