"Watch with double curses" as villains shine, 'True Education' delivers a powerful response ② [★Report]

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'True Education,' the Netflix series, continues its global success, with the passionate performances of the actors filling each episode also drawing attention.

'True Education,' released on the 5th, is a series based on the webtoon of the same name, depicting the refreshing and satisfying true education of the National Education Rights Protection Bureau (hereinafter Education Rights Bureau), established to protect the educational rights of teachers and the educational landscape in South Korea, which have been undermined by students, teachers, and parents.

'True Education' reached number one in 45 countries, including South Korea, according to Flicks Patrol's tally on the 13th, securing the global number one spot.

'True Education,' which has received such great love from viewers worldwide, covers 10 episodes, highlighting various issues in the educational field through the stories of different protagonists each time.

'Regarding the global attention 'True Education' has received, Kim Mu-yeol stated, "I really wanted to express my gratitude to the actors I worked with on this project. I simply received the energy they gave me," he said.

'True Education' is driven by Kim Mu-yeol, who plays 'Na Hwa-jin,' along with Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and Pyo Ji-hoon, while the performances of the villains in each episode have heightened the show's immersion. Characters reflecting reality, from school bullies to students addicted to gambling or drugs, and delinquent youths who commit crimes by exploiting child protection laws, left a strong impression.

'True Education' particularly spotlighted Park Ji-yeon, who played 'Woo-jin's mother,' an extreme parent who overprotects her son and constantly files malicious complaints against teachers. Her performance was so intense it was truly breath-taking, placing her at the center of the controversy.

'Woo-jin's mother' monitored the teacher's private life, spread false information on mom cafes, and relentlessly pressured the teacher by sending messages day and night over trivial matters. She even falsely accused the homeroom teacher of 'emotional child abuse,' portraying a terrifyingly out-of-control character that stirred viewers' anger.

'Woo-jin's mother' went beyond being a simple villain; her final scene, facing her wounded son with eyes filled with shock and shame, left a deep impression on viewers.

'True Education' director Hong Jong-chan said, "Park Ji-yeon is actually a completely opposite type of actress from 'Woo-jin's mother.' She has a quiet, calm, and kind image. Since I have known her for several years, I thought, 'What if an actress with such a different personality took on this role?' and I found it difficult to propose it, but she immersed herself beyond expectations and delivered an excellent performance. I am grateful to her, as this must have been a huge challenge for Park Ji-yeon."

'Super Junior' member Kim Hee-chul visited Park Ji-yeon's SNS and left a comment saying, "I almost cursed here too. I watched it while shouting double curses," praising her villainous performance.

'True Education' is gaining resonance from viewers worldwide, thanks to these three-dimensional characters and the actors' passionate performances. Characters like 'Woo-jin's mother,' portrayed by Park Ji-yeon, who stir viewers' anger yet ultimately leave them with something to think about, represent the series' greatest competitive edge.

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