Actor Lee Jong-suk and actor Kim Woo-bin, who have been best friends since they were featured in the teen drama “School 2013,” are being pitted against one another, as they star in shows that air during the same time slots.

(left: Lee Jong-suk's Instagram, right: Kim Woo-bin's Instagram)

The upcoming MBC drama “W,” which features Lee, is slated to air every Wednesday and Thursday at 10 p.m. This overlaps with the time slot of the KBS drama “Uncontrollably Fond,” which is currently airing and stars Kim.

Lee said in a press briefing on Tuesday that he almost appeared as a cameo in Kim’s drama.

“I was about to appear as a cameo in ‘Uncontrollably Fond’ at the request of Woo-bin. However, that became impossible as the running hours for ‘W’ were finalized.”

“Woo-bin and I will continue to support each other. We are more companions than rivals,” Lee said.

“W” is a love story about a rookie female doctor (played by actress Han Hyo-joo) and the wealthy CEO (played by Lee) of Channel W, a broadcasting company.

By Lee Ji-hae (jihlee@heraldcorp.com)