K-pop star and actress Hyeri is back, and this time she’s bringing a mix of charm and mystery in her latest role in the drama "Virtuous Competition." Fans are already buzzing about her on-screen chemistry with co-star Jung Soobin, and the drama's intense storyline is adding fuel to the fire!

"Virtuous Competition" is a gripping mystery-thriller set at the elite Chae-hwa Girls' High School, where only the "top 1%" of South Korea’s smartest students attend. The drama follows transfer student Woo Seul-gi (played by Jung Soobin), who gets tangled in a world of cutthroat competition while trying to uncover the truth behind her father’s suspicious death.

Hyeri plays Yoo Jae-yi, a queen bee who seems to have it all—beauty, brains, and the admiration of everyone around her. But even with her perfect life, she becomes strangely drawn to Woo Seul-gi. What starts as curiosity quickly turns into a complex and tension-filled dynamic that has fans hooked already.

The production team recently dropped a sneak peek that’s causing a stir online. In the still, Yoo Jae-yi leans in close to Woo Seul-gi, flashing a curious smile while maintaining an air of authority.

Meanwhile, Woo Seul-gi meets her gaze with a steely determination that screams, “I’m not backing down.” The scene oozes tension, and fans are already shipping the two or anticipating a dramatic rivalry.

According to the producers, Hyeri and Jung Soobin’s chemistry is out of this world. “Their psychological battles and emotional exchanges will keep viewers glued to their screens. The way their relationship evolves is something you don’t want to miss!”

The drama dives deep into the lives of the students at Chae-hwa Girls’ High School, where ambition and secrets collide. And with Woo Seul-gi’s personal quest for justice intertwined with the cutthroat academic scene, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Mark your calendars because "Virtuous Competition" premieres on February 10, exclusively on U+ Mobile TV and U+ TV.

Are you ready for Hyeri’s dazzling return to drama land? Let us know what you think about this sizzling new series.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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