Released on June 5, 'Teach You a Lesson' is a series that depicts the relentless actions of the Educational Rights Protection Bureau, a fictional government agency that stands by victims to reform broken schools. According to Netflix's official Tudum site on June 10, 'Teach You a Lesson' recorded 6.4 million views (calculated by dividing total viewing hours by the show's runtime) in just three days of release, rising to the top of Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English TV category.
In addition to ranking No. 1 in 10 countries, including South Korea, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, the series entered the Top 10 list in a total of 48 countries worldwide, signaling the start of a global syndrome.
Based on the original webtoon, 'Teach You a Lesson' is receiving overwhelming praise from domestic and international media and viewers alike for its thrilling, fast-paced development and the delightful chemistry of its multi-dimensional characters. In particular, the American business magazine Forbes analyzed, "It is one of the smartest, most well-made, and addictive 'refreshing' works of this year. 'Teach You a Lesson' touches the hearts of viewers by giving a voice to the victims, makes them angry at a reality where justice is missing, and finally delivers a great sense of catharsis when a solution is presented."
On June 10, Netflix released still cuts capturing the cathartic highlights from the show and the warm atmosphere of the filming set to celebrate 'Teach You a Lesson' reaching No. 1.
First, the still featuring a relaxed Na Hwa-jin (played by Kim Mu-yeol) behind the wheel contrasted with the terrified faces of the students in the backseat recalls the refreshing highlight scene where Na Hwa-jin used his spectacular driving skills to discipline troublemaking students. Next, the image of Kim Mu-yeol standing alone against multiple opponents heightens expectations for his relentless, realistic action performance.
On the other hand, the behind-the-scenes cuts capture Lee Sung-min chatting warmly with a smile, and Kim Mu-yeol, Jin Ki-joo, and P.O posing cutely for the camera, showcasing the tight-knit chemistry of the actors that matches the fun nature of the series. From sitting on a window ledge as if about to jump to hanging from high-difficulty wires, Jin Ki-joo's appearance offers a glimpse into the passion she poured into portraying the action-oriented Im Han-rim. Additionally, the still of Bong Geun-dae (played by P.O), heavily armed with monitors and various computer parts, boasts a perfect synchronization with his character as a genius administrator full of "nerdy charm," bringing a pleasant smile to viewers.
[Photos= Netflix]
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)