Friendly Rivalry

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/friendly-rivalry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the series genre?Teen mystery thriller television series
2. What is the source material origin?South Korean webtoon by Song Chae-yoon and Shim Jae-young
3. Who created the webtoon that the show is based on?The webtoon was written by Song Chae-yoon and Shim Jae-young. It gave the story its characters and plot.
4. How does the show show friendly rivalry?The characters compete in a way that is respectful and honest. Their competition helps them grow and keeps their friendships strong.

Webtoon: A digital comic format originating in South Korea, designed for vertical scrolling on mobile devices.
Mystery Thriller: A genre characterized by suspenseful plots, enigmatic events, and often a sense of impending danger or revelation.
Hallyu (Korean Wave): The global popularity of South Korean culture, including its music, television dramas, films, and cuisine.
KST (Korean Standard Time): The time zone observed in South Korea, which is UTC+9.