The unexpected side of Lee Hye-ri, a member of the top 0.1% elite, is revealed.
The STUDIO X+U drama ‘A Good-Natured Competition’ (Planning: STUDIO X+U / Production: YLAB FLEX, STUDIO X+U / Directed by: Kim Tae-hee / Written by: Kim Tae-hee, Min Ye-ji) is gaining attention for its unique atmosphere, intense characters, and exciting story structure. In the third episode, released on the 12th at midnight through U+tv and U+mobiletv, the mysterious character Yoo Jae-yi (played by Lee Hye-ri) adds suspense to the drama as her past is depicted.
In the previously released episodes 1-2, Yoo Jae-yi is the top student at Chehwa High School, which only admits the top 1%, and she captured the viewers' attention with her star-like qualities. In particular, the special interest that Jae-yi shows towards the transfer student Woo Seul-gi (played by Jung Soo-bin) raises curiosity. In a situation where everyone wants to be Jae-yi's partner, she chooses Seul-gi as her partner, leading to the dramatic ending of episode 2 where she saves Seul-gi from a crisis at school. Jae-yi's enigmatic actions provoke questions about her past.
On February 12, stills released by the ‘A Good-Natured Competition’ team contain glimpses of Jae-yi's past. The first still features a young Jae-yi, who catches the eye. With bright-colored headphones around her neck and a skateboard in hand, young Jae-yi appears more carefree than her current self, yet her expression reveals some underlying concerns. Additionally, the intense gaze of her father Yoo Tae-joon (played by Kim Tae-hoon) watching her adds intrigue to their father-daughter relationship.
In another still, Jae-yi is seen at a church. Among the people praying earnestly, she sits quietly with a blank expression. However, in the following still, her striking outfit, which contrasts with the church atmosphere, shows her fervently praying, raising curiosity about what changes might be happening within her.
The final still captures Jae-yi in a club, exuding charisma with her intense pink hair and an outfit that looks almost like armor. This appearance, far from the perfect image of the top student, makes one even more curious about the hidden story behind her.
The third episode of the STUDIO X+U drama ‘A Good-Natured Competition’, which reveals the narrative of Lee Hye-ri, a member of the top 0.1% elite, is available for viewing on U+tv and U+mobiletv. ‘A Good-Natured Competition’ is released every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at midnight.
