i love this movie as i like kim muyeol
i really enjoyed this from the first episode. the story was serious, but still engaging and easy to follow. i liked how the drama made the inspectors feel almost like a safe place for the students. simple concept, strong execution, and a lot of emotional impact. and then, that trio and the father in-law duo are such an absolute combo that they can teach you a lesson. and only the victim of the legendary 5 FINGERA SLAP know how hard it actually stings."if adult become afraid of children the world is doomed."
violence isnt the answer but some people never seem to understand the question. and i think, the trio need to do a world tour and teach everyone a lesson HA HA HA!
OMG 10 EPISODE of na hwa-jin aura farming!!!!! i need him in my country NOW. S2 JUSEYOOOOOO
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The Difference Between Hell And Purgatory
This is lots of fun, and more thoughtful than I expected.It has a similar vibe to Study Group, and while it is also quite funny in parts, it's less goofy and slapstick.
It is extremely entertaining while also critiquing the inefficiency (and ultimately the failure) of systems meant to protect people, the culture surrounding education of emphasizing results, grades and excellent jobs over the growth and cultivation of moral integrity in schools, the horrifying nature of some parenting practices, and the danger of jeopardizing safe spaces for young people to learn and grow if bullying and drugs are not addressed in them.
The part that was most satisfying and which I'd not seen attempted in quite this way before, was the way every bully (whether student, parent, or teacher) got a turn to experience a dose of their own medicine. A few used the lesson to grow, (most) others just grew more resentful and bitter.
If your criticism is that it's unrealistic or over-the-top...well, that's kind of the point.
The ERPB could never exist, just as a politician as good-hearted and upright as Minister Choi Jang Seok could probably never exist, but the issues they highlight are obviously on a spectrum of the real.
The question the drama is posing is: Will we actually address the root problem? Will we just put bandaids on our festering societal injuries and let the wound grow worse or will we do the painful, agonizing, image-destroying work of surgery to bring actual healing and long-term restoration?
There was this thoughtful (though not always perfect) balance of the tension between compassion/grace and punishment. All the perpetrators are given a chance at redemption (and enlightenment is offered through the Dante-like contrapasso punishment the perpetrators suffer), but not everyone takes it.
As Dante highlights, this response to punishment is the difference between Hell and Purgatory. 😉
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better than any drama u might be watching at this moment .
This drama isn't about a single being or group of people but its whole system that is binding people and their reality
I wish this drama become popular enough to turn any system that is sabotaging every being on this planet .
don't blame me if u end up binge watching whole ^^
have a great time
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Finally, the revenge K-drama we actually deserved!
TEACH YOU A LESSON was one of my most anticipated dramas this year, and it absolutely did not disappoint! If you are sick and tired of shows where the villains get away with everything until the very last minute, you need to watch this right now. It is one of the most incredibly satisfying viewing experiences I’ve had in a long time.The series dives deep into a world where the ultra-rich and their spoiled kids think they are completely untouchable, believing their money and status place them way above the law.
The first episode kicks off with a massive start, and from there, the plot settles into a highly engaging case-by-case format, exposing one troubled school after another. Across 10 episodes, the drama masterfully tackles major school-related crimes, including physical violence, substance abuse, cybercrimes, stalking, defamation, and scams.
Why you will love it
Pure, direct justice: There is no room for absurd forgiveness or letting the bad guys slide. Every single hater, bully, and "privileged" brat gets put exactly where they belong in the most epic way possible.
Absolute satisfaction: Every single episode feels like a massive win. Watching these rich kids lose their masks of superiority and seeing their empire of arrogance crumble is deeply addictive.
Relentless pacing: It doesn't waste time beating around the bush. It gets straight to the point and keeps your adrenaline pumping from start to finish.
Verdict: A brilliant, cathartic, and damn satisfying drama. If you are looking for a show where justice is served cold right to the faces of those who think they own the world, Teach You a Lesson is an absolute must-watch!
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When adults are afraid of children, it will be the end of society.
A very good drama. You won't have even 1 minute to be bored. Good acting from all the actors. The emotional energy that ML transmits trough his eyes is powerful. For the first time in my kdrama watching i like FL shouting . it's nice, and her form of expressing, has a deep psychological understanding.It's called a fantasy, but I'm afraid is not. Many may say it's exaggerated. yes, some phases are exaggerated, to have an impact, because I always believe that Life beats Film. All fantasies are inspired by reality.
But I think not many people, especially teenagers, will not understand the seriousness and what messages are being sent through this drama. When adults are afraid of children, it will be the end of society. yes, because more are actually disconnected from their soul, values, connections need, many of them are superficial, don't have real knowledge and the hate grows more and more.
I think we are slowly we are heading towards a society without integrity... absolutely adrift... I wished to have this inspection Team in real life in all the countries.
And people that have values and integrity, and care for the communities will be so powerful, valuable, like as a luxury product.
Korean society scares me. the perfect world that they want to seduce us... for me it's started in the last months to crumble. now i understand why the suicide rate is so high in korea.
in many dramas alcoholism, hatred, malice against children from adults for certain mistakes, bullying, and in reality, on social platforms in Korea... from anything from such simple, small things... not knowing the truth. people, young people, teenagers do not realize the gravity and pain they put in society... probably this is the moon and suicide in the world of celebrities... I don't even want to imagine what happens in normal life, among ordinary people.
I recommend this drama. I wish they will make us a surprise, announcing a Part 2.
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Came out of nowhere and became a hit. This show is surprisingly excellent. Every episode is straightforward, no-nonsense, and very intense. The show covers different "common" bullying cases in each episodes, including physical abuse, psychological, gambling, drugs, and involves every party from students, teachers, even parents. The insert of small comedy in this show is a perfect balance.For an action show, the storywriting is pretty nice and tidy. The messages delivered very loud and clear. While Na Hwa Jin always saves with his "super-slap", I personally think the main leads aren't the highlight of this show. It's all of the villains who always succesfully increased our cholesterol while watching. Massive shoutout to several brand-new faces in this show.
Several comments from me: The pacing at the early episodes seemed too slow, some audience may not feel engaged. The online gambling case had a very thin silver-lining to the school, I don't understand why they took the case and even started the investigation from the school. The juvenile cases, I couldn't get about the verdict so they were able to keep them inside the prison. While Hwa Jin was a very calculative person, he somehow came to the knife fight with zero preparations. The romance at the end was a bit disturbing. It should start earlier, or should be nothing at all. Another distrubing scene was the cola product placement, like whaat??
Overall, yes you must watch this. It's a very great and intense show with a lot of things to learn inside. Don't watch too close to the screen, you might want to punch it in the process.
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loved it!
I had great fun watching this drama. I have to say that it was one of the best dramas I have seen in quite a while. It gave me laughs throughout the series and I didn't take it too seriously most of the time. However, there were also some emotional moments that kept me entertained too. First of all, I have to say that Na Hwa Jin is one of my favorite characters. His death scene made me cry and I actually felt so sorry for his wife. I think that it's great that Na Hwa Jin made me feel attached to him and his family.To conclude, I really enjoyed this drama and I think that everyone should watch it. It has great elements of comedy, action, and emotional moments. I was never bored while watching it.
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"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift
Reminiscent of the social satire "A Modest Proposal", a short story by Jonathan Swift, this drama, like "A Modest Proposal" focuses on the theme with power comes responsibility. While "AMP" focused on the effects of the Irish potato famine on the poor, each episode of the drama explores a problem within the Korean educational system. A system controlled by rich, powerful, influential people hell bent on making sure they get and keep their piece of pie while the poor just have to make do with the crumbs. As the episodes progress, the revelations of how and why these problems exist are revealed. Because these issues are well ingrained in the system during each episode, the viewer is given adventure, comedy, therapy, and justice. This is what makes it different from other school dramas. This is a very well written and intelligent no holds barred drama.When it comes to fighting, episodes 1, 2, 7, and 10, be prepared for the male lead to use very controlled corporal punishment against some not so innocent older male minors (1 & 2). The most violent fights are with male adults who have weapons and fighting experience (episodes 2 & 7). In episode 10 the older high school students have weapons (pipes and knives). One episode about 14-year-old males, when fighting occurs, the main female lead takes over, and she is also very controlled (even though she is the "crazy" half of the duo). The male lead never lays a hand on younger students. In fact, there is one serious scene where the main male lead seems to be holding back a laugh while talking "seriously" with the boys. So the violence towards male minors is very carefully handled. The same with the females. Neither the male nor female protagonist use martial arts on female students. So the writers went out of their way to make sure that females are not physically assaulted by the people from the bureau as they are setting the example.
The rest of the drama deals with cyber and psychological bullying, drugs, gambling, exam fraud, and parental pressure. Even though it is episodic, the episodes do tie together with an overall arc dealing with the main male protagonists. By the end, the Korean educational system is turned upside down. It was a wild ride.
What I liked but others were concerned about:
1) Many commenters have written about the protagonists having full immunity from the law (in their personal life as well as their work life) as they dish out corporal punishment, but that is where the satire comes in. For whatever reason, these bullies have long been able to do these things without any consequences, it is like they have had immunity from the law, so why should ordinary people have to follow the law while rich, powerful, and influential people don't. So it is quite therapeutic to see the bullies get bullied in the exact same way as they bully their peers. Yet, we understand that this is not the way to deal with these issues in the long run. This is even mentioned in the drama. This drama is satire. This drama is not advocating for teachers to go out and beat up their unruly students. It is advocating that something needs to be done. They even give reasonable solutions as well as the over-the-top solutions. For the most part it is about changing the laws and adding protection for all people involved: teachers, parents, and students. Since the people with influence run the school system, they need to be aware of and do something to make the educational system equal for everyone. Rather than abuse the power that is given to them. So having someone with immunity come in and take them out is the icing on the cake for comedy, but also show that with power comes responsibility.
2) Another area of concern viewers had was with the issue of the teacher who was afraid to discipline a specific student in fear of retaliation. Once the teacher got up the courage to discipline this student, she used a wand to smack the girl's hands when the girl refused to solve the problem on the board. The teacher kept smacking the girl's hands when the girl continued to refuse to answer the problem. When the girl finally decides to do the problem, you could see that she had no trouble using her hands to do the problem, so you know the teacher did not hit her very hard with the wand. Again, very controlled use of corporal punishment. Viewers commented on the fact that the teacher used the wand instead of just asking the student to leave the room. This wouldn't have solved the problem. For me, the teacher's act symbolized the teacher having the power over the classroom again instead of the power being "in the hands of the students". Will the teacher continue to use the wand? I seriously doubt it as you could tell that it hurt the teacher more to have to use the wand than it hurt the student. With power comes responsibility.
3) The most serious is the issue of false allegations whether of child abuse or sexual assault. The drama handles the child abuse case really well. It is the sexual assault allegations that viewers are concerned about. In the drama, a girl accuses two male teachers of sexual assault. Both teachers are innocent of the allegations. However, by the time the investigation is done, both teachers have committed suicide. Viewers are concerned that because the writers didn't make one of them true that people will get the message that all sexual assault cases are false. While I understand this concern, for me, this was not the issue the writers were dealing with. We all know that teachers sexually assault students and these cases should be taken seriously, but it is the power these accusations have on the accused, the family of the accused, and the society as a whole. The girl posted these accusations online and commenters wrote about harming the families of these teachers before even hearing the whole story. Both teachers committed suicide. These false allegations harmed innocent human beings. This is what I liked about that episode. They explored the impact of these allegations on the accused. The one thing I didn't like about the episode was the ending. The girl is punished, but it wasn't really clear what she was being punished for as she had done so many things to deserve punishment.
4) Loved the quirky "romance" between the computer guy and the female lead as it brought some frivolity to balance out the seriousness of the male lead's love life. Commenters have said that it wasn't needed.
What I didn't like: Sometimes the female lead is way too the over the top in her acting, but I understand that she is the "crazy" to the male lead's seriousness, and he is serious enough for the both of them. Also, the rush wears off at around episode 7 and found myself just listening rather than watching.
Advice: If you are sensitive to violence, do not watch. If you are looking for realism, this is not that drama. If you are looking for fun, excitement, and a lesson, enjoy the ride!
Happy drama watching.
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A Satisfying Binge , Completely Addictive
Teach You a LessonI didn’t expect to get hooked this quickly. Every episode gave me a reason to keep watching, thanks to the fast pacing, strong emotional moments, and satisfying confrontations. The story isn’t always believable, but it’s confident enough that I stopped questioning it and just enjoyed the ride. The characters grew on me, the tension kept building, and by episode 10 I was completely invested in seeing how everything would unfold. One of those dramas that’s simply hard to pause once it gets going.
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AMAZING! DESERVES ALL THE HYPE!
it's a shame that it's not realistically applicable because it seems like a lot of countries need this system right now. you can nitpick a few things here and there but they don't affect the show in any meaningful way. i loved LOVED it cuz finally bullies were getting slammed in kdramas and im thrilled cuz they annoy the fuck out of me in every school drama. anyways, amazing binge watch worthy show. deserves all the popularity and hype it is receiving.Was this review helpful to you?
Very satisfying, binge-watched it
Watched this drama because I saw a clip of it on instagram that was just WONDERFUL, and it was worth it. 10/10 binge watch, I loved the characters and the plot twists. I also wanted cry in many parts, so incredible acting and story writing.It was also extra special to me because my mom is a teacher, and I'd hate for her to go through stuff like that, but I'm glad that she seems to have the sweetest students.
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Series with a lot of violence aren't for me, but here’s the exception.
A cast of 10, a gripping story, and a powerful message: we must protect the victims. The fact that the storylines are episodic, with different cases addressed in each episode, makes the series perfect for binge-watching. Aside from the fact that the violence was sometimes TOO graphic, I thought it was a really good series.I wish issues of abuse were addressed more often in dramas.
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