Kim Mu-yeol's nuanced performance shines in 'Teach You a Lesson,' which tops the global charts for a second straight week... Top 10 in 91 countries

[Financial News] With compelling characters, a narrative that balances reality and fantasy, and action that is not just thrilling but explosive, the Netflix series "Teach You a Lesson" has delivered a refreshing jolt to viewers around the world, ranking No. 1 on Netflix's global Top 10 non-English TV list for two consecutive weeks.
The 10-episode drama follows the bold work of the Korean Educational Rights Protection Bureau, which steps in on behalf of victims and sets things right in a broken education system.
According to Netflix on the 17th, the series recorded 21.1 million views, calculated by dividing total viewing time by the show's running time, and 225.8 million viewing hours. It ranked No. 1 in 46 countries, including South Korea, Japan and Singapore. It also made the Top 10 list in 91 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, France, Germany, Australia, Mexico and Brazil.
Viewers at home and abroad praised the show, saying, "It was like a stomach medicine for 10 hours" (WatchaPedia_haha**), "I liked how each episode wrapped up a case within one installment, and I also loved the message that apologies should be made to the victim" (YouTube_han**), and "It is not just action; seeing people pay the price for their actions delivers tremendous catharsis" (Internet Movie Database (IMDb)_mou***).
Meanwhile, Kim Mu-yeol's measured performance as inspector Na Hwa-jin of the Korean Educational Rights Protection Bureau, along with his new action style, added to the appeal of "Teach You a Lesson." Unlike the overwhelming physicality he has shown in films such as "The Roundup: Punishment" and the Netflix series "Sweet Home Seasons 2 and 3," he drew attention with a different kind of performance marked by ease and precise control of tempo.
In the drama, he sometimes kept one hand in his pocket and projected a relaxed attitude, then lightened the mood by throwing hand-heart gestures. When facing criminals, however, he delivered cold, emotionless action that heightened the tension.
jashin@fnnews.com Shin Jin-a Reporter