As I am quite new to K-dramas, I only discovered Lee Sung Min in the captivating drama, "Teach You A Lesson". He did his role very well there as the Minister of Education, Choi Gang Seok. Indeed, he is a great and talented actor
"Teach You a Lesson" is a Massive Global Hit, holding the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV chart for four (4) consecutive weeks. It has reached the Top 10 in 75 countries and territories and boasts a strong rating of 8.5/10 on IMDb.
*** 📈 Latest Ranking & Viewership Global Standing: *** The series has maintained its No. 1 Rank for four (4) straight weeks. During the latest weekly tracking period, it recorded an impressive 7.3 million views.
Total Milestone: The drama has officially accumulated over 46.6 million views, making it the 5th most-watched Korean Netflix original series in history—outperforming even "The Glory".
Regional Reach: It dominates the Asian market, particularly holding the No. 1 spot in countries such as South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.
*** ⭐ Ratings & BuzzAudience Ratings: *** Viewership response is highly positive. On IMDb, fans praise the drama for its gripping pacing, action-packed takedowns, and highly cathartic moments.
Cast Buzz: Lead actor Kim Moo-yul has been dominating the TV OTT drama cast buzz rankings, with his co-stars also charting in the top 10 due to their fierce performances.
Social Impact: The show has even sparked real-world discussions in South Korea about protecting teachers, and policymakers are proposing real-world counterparts to the show's Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB).
I just opened my MDL account. And yes, finally! My most-awaited drama!
I support Song Yiren because I appreciate her work as an actress.
We clearly have different views, but serious accusations should be supported by verified facts and evidence, not rumors and internet speculations. I choose to discuss her performances rather than engage in spreading unverified accusations or personal attacks.
I think it was her personality and good intentions that made her actions feel innocent. I understand your POV.…
Very well stated! Thank you for sharing such a balanced and respectful insight.
I appreciate your thoughtful perspective. I also saw Teacher Ga-Yun as someone whose kindness came from a sincere desire to reach a struggling student, not from any improper intention. As a former teacher, I was taught that "no child is born inherently evil", and that our role is to help students grow—"if a student is bad, help them become good; if they are good, help them become better; and if they are better, help them become the best".
At the same time, I also believe compassion should always be balanced with professional boundaries. Perhaps that is what makes her character both inspiring and tragic. Her heart was in the right place, even if her approach remains open to discussion. What makes this drama interesting is that: "this show was not suggesting that teachers should imitate every action she took. Rather, it was showing the heartbreaking cost that can come when compassion is not matched by appropriate safeguards.
Is it normal for a female teacher to touch a male student's face like the dead wife was consistently doing to…
Hello. That's a fair observation, and I understand why some viewers felt uncomfortable. I personally didn't see Teacher Ga-Yun's actions as having any romantic or malicious intent. To me, she represented a teacher who genuinely believed that "no child is born inherently evil". She saw a troubled student rather than a villain and hoped that kindness and trust could help change his life.
As a former teacher myself, we were guided by a simple principle: "if a student is bad, help them become good; if they are good, help them become better; and if they are better, help them become the best". That ideal reminds us that education is not only about teaching subjects, but also about believing in a student's capacity to grow.
That said, I also understand why some viewers questioned her approach. Compassion is essential, but it should be accompanied by healthy professional boundaries. I think the drama intentionally portrayed both the beauty of her sincere heart and the tragic consequences of placing too much trust in a dangerous student.
Hello. I hope you're doing well. I am glad that I've met you here.I wonder if you remember that we have a lots…
Hello. Thank you so much for replying. I am glad that we're watching the same show. It has been awhile. Thank you if you have time to read my review. And also look on the this link:
I've spent almost 3 weeks watching and re-watching this captivating drama so I could gather all the Quotable Quotes on each episode and try to find an important Lessons learned from such quotes. I hope you may reply on that and tell me of your insights on the various quotes.
This is what I call entertainment. there isn't a single bad episode.
Yes, you are right. This is a remarkable drama that not only entertains but also encourages every viewer to reflect on the kind of society we hope to build through education.
Students from Study Group join ERPB; now that's the drama I want.[Wait, it says Study Group is in the shared universe;…
Hello. I hope you're doing well. I am glad that I've met you here. I wonder if you remember that we have a lots of discussion in one K-drama, "Cinderella at 2AM"? That was 2 years ago; considering that I only watched very few K-dramas in a year. ** I just finished watching and re-watching this captivating drama and I have written my Final Review, if you want to read it. I wrote also an article at the Discussion Section of this drama. ** Anyway, I am happy to see your MDL name here. Thank you and take care.
#TeachYouALesson Tops Global List for 4th Week; "Surpasses 'The Glory' to Rank 5th All-Time".According…
Such amazing record and an achievement! "Teach You A Lesson" is unstoppable! So, it surpasses now the "The Glory" in terms of viewership. Interesting to know. Thank you so much for your latest update here.
Official Netflix Metrics released today, June 30, 2026, Tuesday.
Netflix just issued its latest Global Top 10 data for the Tracking Week of June 22–28, 2026.
"Teach You a Lesson" remains the No. 1 Non-English TV show globally for its fourth consecutive week, drawing 7.3 million views in the past week alone.
Public review metrics across major databases have also shifted slightly due to the massive volume of new reviews over the last two weeks
Verified Ratings Comparison: Metric Platform - Previous Mid-June Status - Current Status (As of June 30, 2026) * Netflix Global Ranking, #1 (Peak 21.1M views), #1 (Maintained with 7.3M weekly views) * IMDb Score, 8.6/108.5/10 (Based on over 11,500 reviews) * Douban (China), N/A8.8/10 (Over 110,000 user reviews) * Rotten Tomatoes Audience, 94%, 94% (Holding steady across verified user logs)
The show "Teach You A Lesson" has now cemented itself as " the highest-performing Korean Netflix original series released in 2026 so far."
According to Gallup Korea, #TeachYouALesson ranked No.1 in Most Favorite Program for June 2026 with a preference…
Wow! Thank you for sharing this wonderful update! It's well deserved. I believe the drama resonated with so many viewers, especially to educators and students alike, considering it has meaningful social issues that encouraged reflection. Congratulations to the entire cast and production team!
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Thank you for the update!
Thank you for sharing. Let's go!
This engaging drama truly deserves it!
Thank you for updating us.
Indeed, he is a great and talented actor
"Teach You a Lesson" is a Massive Global Hit, holding the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV chart for four (4) consecutive weeks.
It has reached the Top 10 in 75 countries and territories and boasts a strong rating of 8.5/10 on IMDb.
*** 📈 Latest Ranking & Viewership Global Standing: ***
The series has maintained its No. 1 Rank for four (4) straight weeks.
During the latest weekly tracking period, it recorded an impressive 7.3 million views.
Total Milestone: The drama has officially accumulated over 46.6 million views, making it the 5th most-watched Korean Netflix original series in history—outperforming even "The Glory".
Regional Reach: It dominates the Asian market, particularly holding the No. 1 spot in countries such as South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.
*** ⭐ Ratings & BuzzAudience Ratings: ***
Viewership response is highly positive. On IMDb, fans praise the drama for its gripping pacing, action-packed takedowns, and highly cathartic moments.
Cast Buzz: Lead actor Kim Moo-yul has been dominating the TV OTT drama cast buzz rankings, with his co-stars also charting in the top 10 due to their fierce performances.
Social Impact: The show has even sparked real-world discussions in South Korea about protecting teachers, and policymakers are proposing real-world counterparts to the show's Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB).
We clearly have different views, but serious accusations should be supported by verified facts and evidence, not rumors and internet speculations.
I choose to discuss her performances rather than engage in spreading unverified accusations or personal attacks.
I appreciate your thoughtful perspective. I also saw Teacher Ga-Yun as someone whose kindness came from a sincere desire to reach a struggling student, not from any improper intention. As a former teacher, I was taught that "no child is born inherently evil", and that our role is to help students grow—"if a student is bad, help them become good; if they are good, help them become better; and if they are better, help them become the best".
At the same time, I also believe compassion should always be balanced with professional boundaries. Perhaps that is what makes her character both inspiring and tragic. Her heart was in the right place, even if her approach remains open to discussion.
What makes this drama interesting is that: "this show was not suggesting that teachers should imitate every action she took. Rather, it was showing the heartbreaking cost that can come when compassion is not matched by appropriate safeguards.
That's a fair observation, and I understand why some viewers felt uncomfortable. I personally didn't see Teacher Ga-Yun's actions as having any romantic or malicious intent. To me, she represented a teacher who genuinely believed that "no child is born inherently evil". She saw a troubled student rather than a villain and hoped that kindness and trust could help change his life.
As a former teacher myself, we were guided by a simple principle: "if a student is bad, help them become good; if they are good, help them become better; and if they are better, help them become the best". That ideal reminds us that education is not only about teaching subjects, but also about believing in a student's capacity to grow.
That said, I also understand why some viewers questioned her approach. Compassion is essential, but it should be accompanied by healthy professional boundaries. I think the drama intentionally portrayed both the beauty of her sincere heart and the tragic consequences of placing too much trust in a dangerous student.
I am glad that we're watching the same show. It has been awhile.
Thank you if you have time to read my review. And also look on the this link:
https://mydramalist.com/778658-get-schooled/discussions/153084-teach-you-a-lesson-quotable-quotes-lessons-learned
I've spent almost 3 weeks watching and re-watching this captivating drama so I could gather all the Quotable Quotes on each episode and try to find an important Lessons learned from such quotes.
I hope you may reply on that and tell me of your insights on the various quotes.
Thank you and take care. Best regards,
I wonder if you remember that we have a lots of discussion in one K-drama, "Cinderella at 2AM"? That was 2 years ago; considering that I only watched very few K-dramas in a year.
** I just finished watching and re-watching this captivating drama and I have written my Final Review, if you want to read it. I wrote also an article at the Discussion Section of this drama.
** Anyway, I am happy to see your MDL name here. Thank you and take care.
So, it surpasses now the "The Glory" in terms of viewership. Interesting to know.
Thank you so much for your latest update here.
Netflix just issued its latest Global Top 10 data for the Tracking Week of June 22–28, 2026.
"Teach You a Lesson" remains the No. 1 Non-English TV show globally for its fourth consecutive week, drawing 7.3 million views in the past week alone.
Public review metrics across major databases have also shifted slightly due to the massive volume of new reviews over the last two weeks
Verified Ratings Comparison:
Metric Platform - Previous Mid-June Status - Current Status (As of June 30, 2026)
* Netflix Global Ranking, #1 (Peak 21.1M views), #1 (Maintained with 7.3M weekly views)
* IMDb Score, 8.6/108.5/10 (Based on over 11,500 reviews)
* Douban (China), N/A8.8/10 (Over 110,000 user reviews)
* Rotten Tomatoes Audience, 94%, 94% (Holding steady across verified user logs)
The show "Teach You A Lesson" has now cemented itself as " the highest-performing Korean Netflix original series released in 2026 so far."
I believe the drama resonated with so many viewers, especially to educators and students alike, considering it has meaningful social issues that encouraged reflection.
Congratulations to the entire cast and production team!