Netflix Korean drama “Teach You a Lesson” is continuing its massive global success after reaching 39.3 million views in just three weeks.
According to Netflix’s Global Top 10 rankings released on June 24, the series recorded 11.8 million views and 126.2 million viewing hours during its third week. The action drama also stayed at No. 1 on Netflix’s Non-English TV chart for the third straight week, proving that its popularity is not slowing down anytime soon.
The series has become especially strong across Asia. It ranked No. 1 in 19 markets, including South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia, The Chosun reported.
At the same time, it entered the Top 10 in 85 countries worldwide. In South Korea, the drama has remained at No. 1 on Netflix’s “Top 10 Series in Korea Today” chart since its release. Its rise has been quick and impressive. “Teach You a Lesson” opened with 6.4 million views in its first week before jumping to 21.1 million in week two.
After adding another 11.8 million views in week three, the drama’s total reached 39.3 million views. That number has already pushed the series into Netflix history. The drama officially passed the 2021 hit “My Name,” which previously held the sixth spot among Netflix Korean original dramas with 29.4 million views.
Kim Moo Yeol Shines in Netflix Hit
According to AllKPop, “Teach You a Lesson” now sits at No. 6 and is very close to overtaking “The Glory,” which currently has 39.7 million views.
Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, the drama follows the Educational Rights Protection Bureau, a fictional government group that fights school violence and restores order inside troubled schools.
Many viewers have praised the series for mixing intense action with emotional stories about real social issues.
Actor Kim Moo Yeol has also received strong attention for his role as Na Hwa Jin, a former special forces soldier turned bureau supervisor. Fans have praised his powerful fight scenes and emotional acting, helping the character become one of the drama’s biggest highlights.
The drama’s success is now reaching beyond entertainment. Discussions have reportedly started in South Korea’s National Assembly about creating stronger systems to protect teachers and school staff, similar to ideas shown in the series.
Director Hong Jong Chan is also seeing renewed interest in his older projects. His 2022 Netflix drama “Juvenile Justice” recently returned to Netflix’s Global Top 10 after viewers discovered it through “Teach You a Lesson.”