Successfully delivered 'True Education'..Kim Mu-yeol's Proof ③ [★Report]

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For actor Kim Mu-yeol, 'True Education' became a special work. Overcoming pre-release concerns, the series achieved global box office success, with Kim Mu-yeol at its center playing the role of Na Hwa-jin. He perfectly shouldered the weight of a top-billed lead, seamlessly shifting between seriousness and humor, action and emotion.

Released on the 5th, the Netflix series 'True Education' depicts the fearless activities of the School Authority Protection Bureau, which stands on the side of victims to reform schools. Kim Mu-yeol portrayed the role of 'Na Hwa-jin,' an inspector from the School Authority Protection Bureau.

After its release, 'True Education' recorded 6.4 million views (calculated by dividing total viewing time by the series' total runtime) within three days, topping the global Top 10 non-English shows. Additionally, according to FlixPatrol, it ranked first in 44 countries, securing second place worldwide.

Despite pre-release controversies, 'True Education' appears to have achieved box office success. The original webtoon of the same name faced controversy from the production stage for glorifying corporal punishment and violence in schools, as well as using racist and hateful expressions.

At the center of the unexpected box office success is once again Kim Mu-yeol as Na Hwa-jin. In 'True Education,' which adds a refreshing fantasy to realistic issues, Kim Mu-yeol played the central role of the work by shifting between seriousness and humor, action and emotion.

The weightiness within leisure and the seriousness within humor permeated the entire work 'True Education,' firmly supporting its narrative. Kim Mu-yeol's acting spectrum, which showcased the coexistence of good and evil through 'Youth Judgment' and 'The Outlaws 4,' became even more distinct in 'True Education.'

Director Hong Jong-chan, who directed 'True Education,' stated, "While working together on 'Youth Judgment,' I was able to fully confirm the charm that Kim Mu-yeol possesses." He further praised, "He is a versatile actor who can handle any genre—whether it's emotional drama, comedy, or action." He added, "For this work, I wanted to showcase Kim Mu-yeol's charm to the fullest. During filming, we relied heavily on each other while working."

As Director Hong Jong-chan said, Kim Mu-yeol showcased his charm as a true 'versatile actor' by moving seamlessly across comedy, drama, and action genres in 'True Education.' He met a 'life character' and once again proved his true worth, demonstrating why he is an actor worth trusting and watching.

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