'True Education' Tops 27 Countries in Three Days: "A Problem Facing Schools Worldwide" — Global Fans Resonate [K-EYES]

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"Standing with Victims of School Violence"… IMDB 8.7 Points

Netflix's Korean drama "True Education" has sparked a global sensation by ranking first in 27 countries worldwide just three days after its release. Its bold premise, which directly tackles school violence and the collapse of teachers' authority, has resonated with viewers around the world.

Released on June 5, "True Education" has ranked first in 27 countries as of June 8 according to FlixPatrol, including South Korea, the Philippines, Japan, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco. It also reached sixth place in the United States and tenth in the United Kingdom, drawing attention even in Western countries. The global average ranking stands at 3.3, rising rapidly since its first day of release.

Set in a society where school violence is rampant and teachers' authority has crumbled, the drama follows Na Hwa-jin (played by Kim Mu-yeol), an inspector from the newly established Teacher Authority Protection Bureau, who is deployed to the field wielding both the law and physical force. The series currently holds an IMDB user rating of 8.7 out of 10 based on 1,800 votes, with a steady stream of positive reviews from international viewers.

"This drama perfectly matched my experience as a victim of school violence. I intentionally recommended it to the friend who bullied me, and they gave it one star, calling it 'trash.' This means the drama is hitting the right spots." This review received 22 likes. Another praised the show, stating, "Korean directors have an exceptional ability to perfectly blend humor, satire, and political messages. This is the most addictive drama of the year." Reactions also continued with comments like, "This is not just a story unique to Korea; it addresses problems faced by schools worldwide."

Meanwhile, the original Naver webtoon "True Education" was temporarily removed from overseas services in 2023 due to controversies over depictions of corporal punishment and racially discriminatory expressions. While these elements were revised during the drama adaptation process, some international viewers still express discomfort regarding the portrayal of violent educational methods. Nevertheless, the prevailing evaluation is that the series "directly confronts an uncomfortable reality at the boundary between right and wrong," and anticipation for a second season is growing.

"True Education" is a 10-episode series directed by Hong Jong-chan and starring Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and Pyo Ji-hoon (P.O), with all episodes released simultaneously. Although Netflix has not yet officially announced a second season, the final episode ends on an open note hinting at a new incident, leaving room for the possibility of future seasons.

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