Showing posts with label Teach You a Lesson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teach You a Lesson. Show all posts

Friday, June 26, 2026

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Actor Kim Kyunha, who completely stole the show as Kim Soogyeom in the Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson,' has officially tied the knot.

According to recent reports, Kim Kyunha married his non-celebrity girlfriend, who is one year older than him, in a small, intimate wedding ceremony back on May 23.

It turns out that the couple actually started dating around 2022, when the Netflix series 'Juvenile Justice' came out. After about four years of dating, they finally made it official. Right after the wedding, they headed straight to Europe for their honeymoon, and they were still there when 'Teach You a Lesson' officially premiered on Netflix. He shared:

"My wife and I watched the first episode of "Teach You a Lesson' together in Rome, Italy. She gives me stability and is my greatest source of motivation. I'm incredibly happy."

For those who didn't know, Kim Kyunha actually started acting way back in 1999 as a child actor. After graduating from the National Traditional Arts High School, he's been steadily building up his acting career by starring in numerous drama, including 'Angel Eyes,' 'Let's Eat 2,' 'Oh My Ghost,' 'The Empire,' 'Dr. Romantic 3,' and 'The Scarecrow.'

As of June 24, 'Teach You a Lesson' has already racked up a massive 126.2 million hours viewed and 11.8 million views, ranking #1 on Netflix's Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Shows. After debuting straight at #1 in its very week, the series has managed to maintained that top spot for three consecutive weeks, continuing its crazy global run.

Along with celebrating the massive global success of the show, Kim Kyunha is also celebrating a brand new chapter in his personal life with his marriage. He's reportedly planning to keep busy with a bunch of future projects, so we'll definitely be seeing more of him soon.

'Teach You a Lesson' star Kim Kyunha is revealed to have gotten married last month

Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Actress Jin Kijoo shared a super fun update on her growing global popularity right now.

If you've been keeping up, 'Teach You a Lesson' has been killing it since it came out on the 5th, consistently holding down the #1 spot on Netflix’s charts. The series follows the story of Education Rights Protection Bureau as they try to restore order to a completely collapsing education system. To celebrate the release, TV Report met up with Jin Kijoo for an interview at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Let's be real, 'Teach You a Lesson' was surrounded by drama before it even dropped. The original webtoon faced heavy criticism over allegations of sexism and racism, and they even had to replace the lead actor, which made the whole production process pretty messy. Given all that, everyone was wondering what actually made Jin Kijoo choose this project.

She explained, "I really liked the clear premise that victims are protected. Sometimes in our society, things that should be obvious aren't treated as such. Reading the script gave me a sense of relief in that regard. I also trusted that the writer would tell this story in a warm and thoughtful way, and I had great confidence in the director."

Jin Kijoo also admitted that working on this project completely opened her eyes to how harsh schools actually are these days. She shared, "Even when watching the same news as everyone else, I found myself paying much more attention whenever there was a story related to education." She added:

"Sometimes, I felt reality was even harsher than the drama. So much has changed compared to when I was a student. As we prepared for the project, I would share such articles with the cast whenever I came across it."

 

Despite all the early concerns, the show has officially turned into a massive global hit, ranking #1 worldwide for three consecutive weeks and completely stealing viewers hearts.

Naturally, the interviewer had to ask if she's been obsessively checking her social media followers now that international fans are flooding in. Jin Kijoo laughed and totally admitted:

"I do find myself checking the number of my followers. It's fascinating when I wake up and see the number has changed from the day before. An international fan even created a chronological timeline of my life, including what I did before becoming an actress. I found that incredibly fascinating."

When asked about the most memorable reaction she's gotten so far, Jin Kijoo shared a really emotional story, "A friend shared one with me. His mother and wife are both teachers. He said they watched the show in tears. I heard this shortly after the realy, so it has stayed with me." She added:

"'Teach You a Lesson' is realistic, yet blended with elements of fantasy. It can make you laugh and cry, and then cry and laugh again. I think that's why people are responding so positively to it."

Regarding the core message of the show, Jin Kijoo shared her thoughts, "There's a line spoken by my character, Im Hanrim: 'The Education Rights Protection Bureau sincerely cares about victims.' I think that line represents what the series wants to say. It's also something that every single character carries deep in their heart."

The globally popular 'Teach You a Lesson' is currently streaming on Netflix if you want to see what all the hype is about!

Jin Kijoo opens up about her growing global popularity following 'Teach You a Lesson'

Monday, June 22, 2026

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Actress Park Jiyeon just shared her honest thoughts on getting a crazy amount of love for her iconic role in 'Teach You a Lesson.'

According to a report by Xports News, Park Jiyeon made an appearance on SBS' 'News Hunters' on the 22nd. If you've atched the Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson' when it dropped on the 5th, you definitely remember her playing the super overbearing mother 'Woojin's mom' in Episode 5, a character who literally ragebaited viewers both in South Korea and all over the world.

Since the show came out, her social media accounts have been completely flooded with comments as her global recognition skyrockets. Talking about the sudden hype, Park Jiyeon said:

"You know how Woojin's mom goes onto teacher Choi Jisun's social media and leaves comments, right? Because of that scene, it seems like many people have started coming to my social media account and leave comments as if it's a trend or a game. I've seen comments saying things like 'You're making me so angry' or 'I almost got PTSD.'" 

She continued, "It makes me think, 'I must have done a god job in portraying the character.' But at the same time, I also feel burdened and a little scared because it seems like I'm being overpraised."

Although Park Jiyeon is married to actor Hwang Sangkyung, she actually doesn't have any children of her own. Sharing how she prepared to play the role of a mother, she explained, "I don't have kids, but I do have a nephew who is in the first grade. Interacting with children wasn't difficult for me. I prepared for the role by watching documentaries and reading related books."

When the host asked if there was a specific message she wanted viewers to take away from the show, she replied:

"If you think about it, everything started from one person's selfishness. I hope viewers might reflect at least once and ask themselves whether they've ever unintentionally hurt someone because of their own selfishness."

 

The show also surprised her with a video message from actor Kwon Dongho, who played 'Woojin's dad.' It turned out that he actually got the role because Park Jiyeon recommended him. In the video message, he said, "I don't get angry that much anymore. Thank you so, so much. You've done well all this time, so I believe you'll continue to do well. You were amazing this time."

In addition, Park Jiyeon also shared her feelings regarding the global attention she's been getting. She shared, "I've been acting for a long time and have kept moving forward steadily. Along the way, there were many difficult moments, but each time there seemed to be encouragement that felt like a gift." She added, "'Teach You a Lesson' feels like it's telling me, 'You're doing great. Just keep going what you've been doing.' Right now, I'm enjoying what feels like a gift-like period in my life."

'Woojin's mom' Park Jiyeon shares honest thoughts on becoming a viral villain in 'Teach You a Lesson'

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Lee Seunggyu, who recently gained attention for his role as Ryu Junhyeong in Netflix's 'Teach You a Lesson,' has shared news of a heartwarming act of charity.

On the 18th, TV Report stated that Lee Seunggyu's agency, JG Entertainment, announced that he recently made a donation to Blue Tree Foundation (BTF), an organization that supports victims of school violence. The agency stated:

"When we heard about Lee Seunggyu's intentions, we thought it was a meaningful decision. We are sharing this news to help spread his positive influence to more people."

In Episode 1 of 'Teach You a Lesson,' Lee Seunggyu played Ryu Junhyeong, the main villain of Daehan High School. Backed by the power of his politician father, he ruled over his classmates like a king and drove one of his classmates to death. In the drama, his character is ultimately disciplined by Na Hwajin (played by Kim Muyeol) and is listed as a school violence perpetrator on the Educational Rights Protection Bureau. His performance left a strong impression on viewers.

The Blue Tree Foundation is a youth NGO that has been granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It is the first organization in South Korea to raise public awareness about the seriousness of school violence. Its core mission is to prevent school violence, support victims' recovery, and promote social change.

The founder of the Blue Tree Foundation, Kim Jongki, previously appeared on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Blcok' in 2022 to share the reason why he established the organization. He said:

"My son took his own life in the first year of high school because of school violence. After that, I quit my job and devoted myself to school violence prevention activities."

He added:

"The feelings of a victim's parents cannot be described in words. It became the reason I would carry my son in my heart for the rest of my life."

'Teach You a Lesson' villain Lee Seunggyu makes donation to support victims of school violence

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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The unusual career journey of actress Jin Kijoo, who starred in the Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson,' is being highlighted by Sports Chosun.

Before becoming an actress, Jin Kijoo worked as an employee at Samsung SDS, a broadcast reporter, and a supermodel. As her unique career path is drawing attention once again, an email she sent to colleagues when resigning from the major corporation is also becoming a hot topic again. At the time, she wrote:

"I consider it a huge blessing to have met so many wonderful people at my very first job. Because it was such a great place, deciding to leave wasn't easy. However, I found the courage to do it because I have a dream that I felt I would regret not chasing 10 or 20 years from now if I didn't try it now."

In particular, the line, "They say adapting can lead to a scary resignation. That's why I drew my sword before it was too late," has resonated deeply with many office workers. It reflected her determination to leave a stable job and pursue a new path.

In 2021, Jin Kijoo appeared on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block,' where she opened up about her journey from working as Samsung SDS employee, becoming a reporter at Gangwon Minbang, a supermodel, and ultimately actress.

She revealed that her father, who worked as a journalist, inspired her to become a media professional from a young age. She recalled, "Since I was little, the stories about the world that my father told me were always faster than the news. He looked like an incredibly cool adult to me."

After graduating from Chung-Ang University with a degree in Computer Science, she joined Samsung SDS. Recalling her corporate life, she said, "The new employee orientation and the training sessions with my colleagues were more fun than the job itself." However, as time passed, she realized she couldn't give up her dream of becoming an actress and eventually decided to resign.

Jin Kijoo shared, "My facial expression before and after work must have gradually gotten worse. My mom told me, 'If there's something you want to do, then you should give it a try.' But it was a time when finidng a job was extremely difficult, so I couldn't easily gather the courage." She added:

"In the email I sent to my seniors and colleagues when I resigned, I wrote, 'I drew my sword because if I kept hesitating, it would be too late.' The truth was that I wanted to become an actress, but I couldn't tell anyone around me. I was afraid people would laugh at me."

After leaving the company, she followed in her father's footsteps and pursued journalism. She worked as a reporter for Gangwon Minbang and experienced the profession she had long dreamed of, but the reality was far from easy. She recalled:

"As a trainee reporter, the only personal time I had was when I was washing my hair. It was so exhausting that sometimes, I felt like I was going to throw up while washing my hair."

After leaving journalism, Jin Kijoo entered a supermodel contest at her older sister's suggestion. She passed the preliminary screening using profile photos she had taken while preparing for the journalism exams and received positive evaluations during the talent portion because of her experience perfroming in a company arts group during her days at Samsung SDS. She finally achieved her dream of becoming an actress when she passed the audition for the 2015 drama 'Second 20s.'

Even after her debut, she was rejected in numerous auditions because she was considered older than others. She shared:

"I gained confidence from a comment made by the director of 'Second 20s,' who asked me: 'You have talent. So why are you concerned about what others think?"

She expressed her affection for acting, saying, "Being an actress is more unstable and bruises my pride more than any job I've had before, but it's also the most interesting and the work I love the most."

She also shared her personal life philosophy, saying:

"I think changing careers is only possible when you are able to let go of something. It's important to ask yourself whether it's something you truly want to do, even if there is no guarantee that things will get better than what you currently have, even if it means losing what you already have."

Meanwhile, Jin Kijoo has been receiving praise from viewers for her portrayal of investigator Im Hanrim in Netflix's 'Teach You a Lesson,' where she showcases intense action scenes and stable acting skills.

COMMENTS:

1. [+314][-11] She was hired at Samsung through the open corporate recruitmentã„·ã„·..

2. [+252][-36] I don't think it was her acting that's bad, it's the directing. They kept showing scenes of her shouting. Not only did my ears hurt, but I'm also worried about her vocal cords. But still, I really enjoyed watching the drama.

3. [+209][-13] She must've been very smart too. You can tell she's intelligent from the way she speaks.

4. [+32][-19] I truly enjoyed watching 'Teach You a Lesson.' Her acting didn't bother me at all. Didn't she do a good job at bringing the character to life?

5. [+31][-22] I haven't read the original webtoon, but I don't think her acting was excessive.

'Teach You a Lesson' star Jin Kijoo's remarkable career path revisited: Samsung SDS → Journalist → Actress

Friday, June 12, 2026

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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.

'Teach You a Lesson' star Kim Muyeol: "If there's a Season 2, I hope John Cena makes a cameo appearance"