Netflix officially premiered the series "Teach You a Lesson" on June 5th, starring actors Kim Mu Yeol and Lee Sung Min.
The drama is adapted from the popular webtoon of the same name, which previously sparked widespread debate among readers.
The story centers on the "Educational Rights Protection Bureau," a fictional agency under the South Korean Ministry of Education.
This agency is tasked with handling serious cases that occur in schools through direct intervention.
The drama series consists of 10 episodes, each highlighting a different conflict in the world of modern education.
Kim Mu Yeol plays Na Hwa Jin, a tough former special forces member.
She works alongside Inspector Im Han Rim, played by actress Jin Ki Joo, in solving various school cases.
Minister of Education Choi Gang Seok, played by veteran actor Lee Sung Min, provides full support to the bureau.
Meanwhile, Bong Geun Dae, played by Pyo Ji Hoon (P.O.), provides both comedic elements and investigative assistance.
The drama emphasizes a victim-centered story with an approach that emphasizes justice and emotional satisfaction.
Many viewers have expressed their attraction to the fantasy of officers bravely protecting victims and directly punishing perpetrators.
This interest arose amid public concern about the decline of authority and discipline in schools.
The series portrays not only students as perpetrators, but also parents and even educators themselves.
However, the harsh disciplinary approach depicted in the story remains a major source of controversy.
In its fictional world, the bureau exists thanks to a legal change that grants it unlimited intervention powers.
This premise stems from a webtoon linking the prohibition of corporal punishment to the decline of school discipline.
At a recent press conference, director Hong Jong Chan explained his interest in adapting the story from this controversial webtoon.
He said, "I was drawn to the idea of a fantasy institution that could solve problems from the victim's perspective."
The director also acknowledged the controversy surrounding the webtoon and said the production team was working to present a more mature version.
The original webtoon itself was criticized for alleged discrimination and the use of violence as a form of educational punishment.
Source: KBI Zoom
