On February 6, the news broke that Hyeri is set to make a comeback with a gripping new drama series.

Reportedly, Hyeri has officially signed on for the lead role in the upcoming series 'Friendly Competition.'

Adapted from a popular webtoon of the same name, the drama unfolds the narrative of Seulgi, who transfers to an esteemed girls' high school in Seoul following her father's unexpected passing.

What has piqued significant interest is that 'Friendly Competition' is said to be a 19+ adult GL (Girl Love) mystery psychological thriller.

Hyeri steps into the shoes of Yoo Jae Yee, a character boasting a high IQ and remarkable talents, challenging conventional beauty standards. In stark contrast to Woo Seul Gi, who faced bullying, Yoo Jae Yee becomes the object of envy for those around her.

The series intricately explores the enthralling journey of these two characters gradually developing feelings for each other, tinged with doubt and mutual vigilance as they navigate shared pains.

The drama is anticipated to receive a mature audience rating due to its depiction of teenagers grappling with various addictions.

Tackling mature themes such as substance abuse, self-harm, and masturbation, the narrative unfolds with a notable degree of explicitness.

Korean netizens shared their thoughts:

"Wow, I'm looking forward to this."

"I can't believe they cast such a big-name actress for a GL drama. I'm looking forward to this."

"This is so crazy."

"I enjoyed the webtoon. I wonder how the drama would be made."

"I can't believe Hyeri's been cast in a GL drama."

"Wow, Hyeri doing GL. I'm already liking the drama."

"Oh my, oh my."

"The webtoon was really fun."

What are your thoughts?

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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