Kim Moo-yul's 'True Education' Hits No. 1 on Netflix Global Non-English TV Chart

The Netflix series 'True Education,' starring actor Kim Moo-yul, has been ranked as the most-watched non-English TV show by viewers worldwide.

According to the Netflix Top 10 list released on the official Tudum website today (June 10), 'True Education' recorded 6.4 million views (total hours viewed divided by runtime) from June 1 to June 7, securing the top spot among non-English language shows.

By country, the series entered the Top 10 in 48 nations, including South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Turkey, Argentina, and Egypt.

Released on June 5, 'True Education' depicts the activities of the 'Teacher Rights Protection Bureau,' a fictional agency established to safeguard South Korea's educational environment and the authority of teachers, which has been undermined by students, teachers, and parents who cross the line.

The original webtoon was previously embroiled in controversies regarding racism and sexism in some of its episodes.

As a result, after the live-action adaptation was confirmed, some actors publicly declined to participate during the production phase, and certain teachers' unions demanded that production be halted.

Taking these controversies into account, the production team of 'True Education' minimized problematic elements as much as possible, focusing instead on the true meaning of education and raising social discourse.

Kim Moo-yul's impressive action performances, including fight scenes in the rain and intense hand-to-hand combat against multiple opponents, also generated buzz, propelling the show to No. 1 in the non-English category just three days after its release.

The American business magazine Forbes praised the series, stating, "The script is solid and highly entertaining, keeping viewers deeply engaged and curious about what happens next," and added that it is "one of the best dramas released so far this year."

Meanwhile, a large number of Korean dramas and variety shows dominated the upper ranks of the non-English TV category.

'Brave New World' ranked 2nd, 'Wonderfuls' 4th, and 'Sold Out Today' 9th, while the variety show 'Yoo Jae-suk Camp' also reached 10th place, with a total of five Korean titles making it into the Top 10.
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