NETFLIX series Teach You a Lesson continues its strong global run, holding the no. 1 spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV List for the second consecutive week and charting in the Top 10 across 91 countries worldwide.
The series recorded 21.10 million views and 225.80 million viewing hours during the week. It ranked No. 1 in 46 countries, including Korea, Japan, and Singapore, and reached the Top 10 in 91 markets, among them the US, the United Kingdom, India, France, Germany,
Australia, Mexico, and Brazil.
Audiences around the world have praised the series for its gripping action, compelling storytelling, and thought-provoking themes. In addition to standout performances by Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and Pyo Ji-hoon, the supporting cast has also earned widespread attention for bringing emotional depth and intensity to the story.
The Minister of Education played by Lee Sung-min
Seo Young-hee as tiger mom who pushes her son
Newly released stills spotlight the Educational Rights Protection Bureau as they navigate complex challenges within the education system. The images also highlight memorable supporting characters whose stories have resonated strongly with viewers, contributing to the series’ growing global popularity.
The cathartic narrative centers around the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB)—an institution established with the bold mission of delivering true lessons to students, teachers, and parents who dare to cross the line. Operating even beyond the limits of law, this team stops at nothing to restore order within the school.
Jin Ki-joo as a victim helped by inspector Na Hwa-jin (Kim Moo-yul).
Kim Moo Yul as Do Hae Su
Main character Na Hwa-jin (Kim Moo-yul) is a former special forces officer and inspector at the ERPB. He resolves school-related issues in his own decisive way. Though blunt and intimidating, he always stands with victims, listens closely, and offers sincere support.
Choi Gang-seok (Lee Sung-min) is the Minister of Education who founded the Office for the ERPB. Facing criticism over its methods, he defends its purpose and speaks firmly
about the true meaning of education, while fully supporting the inspectors’ work.
Im Han-rim (Jin Ki-joo) is a junior inspector and Na Hwa-jin’s former special forces junior. Polite at first glance but unexpectedly bold and unstoppable in action, she relentlessly pursues what she believes is right, with genuine care for victims.
Bong Geun-dae (Pyo Ji-hoon) is a genius administrative officer who graduated from KAIST (one of Korea’s leading science and technology universities) in two years. Tasked mainly with undercover school missions due to his “nerdy” appearance, he initially treats the job as an assignment—but gradually becomes deeply invested as he witnesses changing realities in schools.
Students protest the ERPB’s extreme methods.
Bong Geun-dae (Pyo Ji-hoon) goes undercover.
The ERPB seeks justice for victims of bullying and injustice.
Inspector Na Hwa-jin, working as cafeteria staff, gives the school bully a taste of his own medicine.
The series is directed by Hong Jong-Chan, whose credits include Mr. Plankton (2024) on Netflix Juvenile Justice (2022), and series like Eat, Love, Kill (2022), Her Private Life (2019), The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World (2017), and others.
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