Teach You a Lesson
A government inspector uses legally sanctioned physical force to discipline students and reform the education system in this South Korean action comedy.
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About the series
Let us protect you!
What it’s about
Na Hwa-jin works for the Educational Rights Protection Bureau, a body with authority to use physical intervention and unconventional methods on delinquent students. His mission is to reform a school system where respect has collapsed.
What hooks you
Kim Moo-yeol plays Na Hwa-jin, the inspector empowered to take direct action. Lee Sung-min appears as Choi Gang-seok, and Jin Gi-joo as Lim Han-rim. The series sparked public debate in South Korea, with the Korean Federation of Teachers' Associations issuing a petition to change the education system and protect teachers' rights. Its Korean title translates as 'True Education'.
Who it’s for
It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys action comedies that mix social commentary with physical confrontation, and for those drawn to stories about authority, discipline, and the limits of unconventional methods.
- Country
- South Korea
- Year
- 2026
- Episode length
- 1h 10min
- Age rating
- 18+
- MPAA
- TV-MA
- Status
- Off air
- World premiere
- Jun 5, 2026
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 514 votesCreative team
All 11Trivia
- The filming period was from February to August 2025.
- The title of the series translates as “True Education”.
- The series sparked widespread public debate in South Korea. The Korean Federation of Teachers' Associations even issued a petition calling for reform of the education system and protection of teachers' rights.
Reviews
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7.2
Absolute Value of Romance
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8.6
Study Group
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8.1
ONE: High School Heroes
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8.7
Weak Hero
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8.5
Moving
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8.3
All of Us Are Dead
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7.3
My ID is Gangnam Beauty
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8.1
My Dearest Nemesis
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8.3
True Beauty
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8.4
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Teach You a Lesson (2026)