Kim Muyeol expressed his gratitude toward John Cena for giving him a shout-out.
On the 12th, Kim Muyeol sat down for an interview with iMBC Entertainment in Seoul to discuss the Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson.'
'Teach You a Lesson' tells the story of the Teacher Rights Protection Bureau, an organization established to protect South Korea's collapsing education system from students, teachers, and parents who cross the line. The series is directed by Director Hong Jongchan, who is known for works like 'Juvenile Justice' and 'Dear My Friends,' and written by Writer Lee Namgyu, who is known for 'Daily Dose of Sunshine' and 'The Light in Your Eyes.'
In the series, Kim Muyeol plays Na Hwajin, a former Special Forces soldier who is now working as an inspector for the Teacher Rights Protection Bureau. Always dressed in a black suit and appearing blunt on the outside, he consistently stands on the victims' sides and delivers justice to those threatening the school environment.
Following the series' global success, Kim Muyeol gained attention worldwide for his striking resemblance to John Cena. In fact, John Cena even posted a picture of KIm Muyeol on his personal social media account to give him a shout-out. In response, Kim Muyeol responded wittily by leaving a comment, "Now you can see me."
During the interview, Kim Muyeol expressed his admiration for John Cena. He explained, "I've been a WWE fan since I was a kid, back when Hulk Logan and Warrior were champions. Watching John Cena succeed in WWE and then transition into acting, I felt that he wasn't just entertaining, but also very thoughtful and broad-minded." He added:
"When John Cena personally posted my photo, I thought a lot about how to respond. I wondered if I should post a photo of him too. After thinking about how to exprerss my gratitude, I decided to just leave a comment."
Regarding people pointing out their resemblance, Kim Muyeol nodded and said, "I agree to a large extent."
He also shared his hopes for John Cena to make a special cameo appearance if 'Teach You a Lesson' Season 2 gets produced, saying:
"It would be great if he could make an appearance (in 'Teach You a Lesson 2)."
Meanwhile, 'Teach You a Lesson' was released on June 5.
