[Sportschosun Lee Ji-hyun] A heartwarming story about actor Kim Mu-yeol's kind character has surfaced, drawing warm reactions. As Netflix's series "Teach You a Lesson" continues its global success, attention is once again on how he looks after younger actors both on and off set.
Actor Jeon Bong-seok recently shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set of "Teach You a Lesson" on his SNS, along with a text message he received from Kim Mu-yeol. The message drew attention for its sincere support, sent directly after the series was released.
In the released conversation, Kim Mu-yeol said, "Bong-seok, 'Teach You a Lesson' is finally out. I'm watching it now, and every episode we worked on, the actors really shine. You do too." He added, "You worked hard again, and you did well. Thank you." He offered generous praise and encouragement to the junior actor he worked with on the project.
Jeon Bong-seok also shared the message and added the line "Hyung-joo, you're really okay," which Na Hwa-jin, an inspector at the School Rights Protection Bureau played by Kim Mu-yeol, said to Kim Hyung-joo, a student victim of school violence. The line was reportedly an ad-lib not included in the original script, making the moment even more moving.
According to people on set, Kim Mu-yeol improvised the line so that Jeon Bong-seok, who was carrying an emotional scene, could immerse himself more naturally. The one-liner became a memorable scene that left a deep impression in the drama. It was later revealed that he also reached out first after filming ended to offer warm encouragement, bringing renewed attention to his thoughtful consideration.
"Teach You a Lesson" follows the work of the School Rights Protection Bureau, which was created to restore order to an education system damaged by overstepping students, teachers, and parents. Kim Mu-yeol led the series as Na Hwa-jin, a cool-headed yet humane inspector, while Jeon Bong-seok left a strong impression playing Kim Hyung-joo, a student victim of school violence, in the Goun High Tech High School episode.
Meanwhile, "Teach You a Lesson" continues its hot streak, recording 6.4 million views within just three days of release and reaching No. 1 on Netflix's Global Top 10 TV show chart for non-English series. It has also entered the Top 10 in 48 countries, including Korea, Japan, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Mexico, sustaining its global momentum.
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