Netflix's 'Teach You a Lesson' Tops Global Charts
Quick Look
- Netflix's new Korean drama 'Teach You a Lesson,' directed by Hong Jong-chan, has topped the platform's global non-English rankings for the week of June 1-7.
- Adapted from the webtoon 'Get Schooled,' the 10-episode series focuses on a vigilante unit addressing school violence and declining teacher authority.
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Why It Matters
Netflix's new Korean drama 'Teach You a Lesson,' adapted from the webtoon 'Get Schooled,' has quickly become a global hit, topping non-English rankings. The series addresses issues of school violence and declining teacher authority.
Within a week of its release, Netflix’s new Korean drama Teach You a Lesson, directed by Hong Jong-chan, topped the platform’s global non-English rankings for the week of June 1 to 7.
Adapted from the popular webtoon Get Schooled (2020), the 10-episode series about a government-backed vigilante unit trying to fix the wrongs in schools has quickly become a highly rated breakout hit.
Described in a Forbes article as “one of the most addictive feel-good dramas of the year”, the series has exploded across Asia and beyond.
Beneath its action, drama and satisfying takedowns lies a question troubling parents, educators and policymakers everywhere: what is education for, when the classroom itself is in crisis?
Lessons worth learning
Teach You a Lesson depicts a version of Korean society in which rising school violence and declining teacher authority have pushed the educational system to breaking point.
Open Questions
- What is the ultimate message of the drama?
- How will the series impact real-world education discussions?
