[Official] The World Got a Proper Lesson... Kim Mu-yeol's 'Teach You a Lesson' Tops the Global Top 10 for Non-English Shows for Two Straight Weeks

[Sportschosun reporter Jo Ji-young] The Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson' (written by Lee Nam-gyu, Kim Da-hee, and Moon Jong-ho; directed by Hong Jong-chan) continued its upward momentum by holding No. 1 on Netflix's Global Top 10 list for non-English shows for a second consecutive week.

'Teach You a Lesson' also ranked No. 1 on the Global Top 10 list for non-English shows in its second week of release. The series recorded 21.1 million views, calculated by dividing viewing hours by the show's total running time, and 225.8 million viewing hours. It topped the charts in 46 countries, including South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. It also made the Top 10 list in a total of 91 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, France, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil, underscoring the intense global interest in the series.

Overseas media have also continued to praise the series. Collider said, "Each episode tackles a different incident while gradually unfolding a larger narrative. It keeps a brisk pace and leaves viewers eager for the next story, which makes it highly bingeable." India Today added, "'Teach You a Lesson' is a gripping drama that relentlessly raises sharp and difficult philosophical questions about the modern public education system, offering deep insight into the core issues that our society as a whole needs to discuss and reflect on."

Viewers in Korea and abroad have also shared enthusiastic reactions. One WatchaPedia user, hah**, wrote, "It was like taking medicine for 10 hours." Another YouTube user, han**, said, "I liked that each episode wrapped up one case, and I also really liked the message that apologies should be made to the victim." A YouTube user, Ric***, commented, "Why are the actors so charming? This is insane. Hundreds of people are all acting incredibly well." An IMDb user, saur***, wrote, "It is truly perfect. A very engaging and excellent series with a social message." Another IMDb user, mou***, said, "It is not just action. Watching people face the consequences of their actions delivers tremendous catharsis. The sharp story, fast pace, and intense emotional tension keep you hooked until the end."

Unreleased stills released alongside the series also draw attention, as they capture the efforts of the four members of the Korean Educational Rights Protection Bureau, who struggled to restore order in the education field, as well as the narrative behind them.

From Na Hwa-jin (Kim Mu-yeol), Im Han-rim (Jin Ki-joo), and Bong Geun-dae (Pyo Ji-hoon) rescuing students in danger and delivering satisfying discipline to abusive students, to Choi Kang-seok (Lee Sung-min) quietly shouldering responsibility to protect the bureau, the team resolves incidents in its own way across a variety of places and situations, giving viewers a thrilling sense of catharsis. In particular, stills showing Im Han-rim as a student and Na Hwa-jin as a soldier highlight the deep connection between the two characters, adding depth to the story and leaving a lasting impression.

The stills also highlight supporting and special guest actors who have drawn attention with their strong presence in the series. First, the villain Jo Gyu-cheol (Lee Bong-jun), who showed two faces at the center of incidents inside and outside the school, left a strong impression by provoking viewers' anger. Also featured are teacher Choi Ga-yoon (Ha Young), Na Hwa-jin's fiancée and Choi Kang-seok's daughter, who played a key role in the founding of the Korean Educational Rights Protection Bureau; teacher Jung Seon-yeong (Lee Sang-hee), who endured a difficult time in a broken educational environment; and Hyun-min's mother (Seo Young-hee), who is overly focused on her son's education. Their performances enriched each episode and evoked a wide range of emotions, from sorrow and warmth to anger, further deepening viewers' immersion.

Based on the webtoon of the same name by Chae Yong-taek and Han Ga-ram, 'Teach You a Lesson' depicts the satisfying and refreshing discipline carried out by the Korean Educational Rights Protection Bureau, which was established to defend South Korea's education system from out-of-control students, teachers, and parents. The series stars Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and Pyo Ji-hoon. It was written by Lee Nam-gyu, Kim Da-hee, and Moon Jong-ho, who also wrote 'Daily Dose of Sunshine,' and directed by Hong Jong-chan, known for 'Juvenile Justice' and 'Mr. Plankton.'

Reporter Jo Ji-young, soulhn1220@sportschosun.com