Teach You A Lesson: Netflix's Korean Drama Dominates Global Charts

Teach You A Lesson has emerged as a major hit for Netflix, becoming the top global non-English TV show for three weeks. This action-packed drama, based on the webtoon Get Schooled, follows the Educational Rights Protection Bureau as it tackles issues within the educational system. With impressive viewership numbers and critical acclaim, it highlights the growing global appetite for Korean thrillers. Additionally, another drama, My Royal Nemesis, has also made waves in the rankings. Explore the themes and success of these captivating series that are reshaping the landscape of international television.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 24, 2026, 18:58 IST

Overview of Teach You A Lesson

Teach You A Lesson has quickly become one of the standout successes for Netflix's Korean offerings in 2026. Released on June 5, this action-packed school drama has consistently performed well on international rankings. It has achieved the remarkable feat of being the No. 1 Global Non-English TV Show for three consecutive weeks, reflecting the increasing global interest in gripping Korean thrillers. Featuring a talented cast including Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and Pyo Ji-hoon, the series is adapted from the webtoon Get Schooled. It revolves around the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB), a government body authorized to implement physical interventions and unconventional methods to discipline troubled students and reform the educational landscape. According to Netflix's statistics, the show attracted 11.8 million views and accumulated 126.2 million viewing hours during the latest reporting period, with a total of 39.3 million views over its first three weeks, marking it as one of the platform's most successful Korean-language productions.

Teach You A Lesson's Impressive Viewership

Teach You A Lesson's massive viewership

The 10-episode series has shown remarkable global traction, maintaining its position at No. 1 on Tudum's Global Top 10 Non-English TV chart for three weeks following its debut. As per the Netflix companion site, the series garnered 11.8 million views in the latest tracking week ending Sunday, a decrease from 21.1 million views the previous week. It also recorded an impressive 126 million hours of viewing worldwide. This makes Teach You A Lesson the most-watched show in its category across 19 countries and regions, including South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Peru, while also landing in the top 10 in 66 additional regions. Reports suggest that this series may be the sixth most-viewed Korean series in Netflix's history, following hits like Squid Game Seasons 1-3, All Of Us Are Dead, and The Glory.

My Royal Nemesis Achieves Success

My Royal Nemesis is No 6

In addition, another Korean drama, My Royal Nemesis, featuring Heo Nam-jun and Lim Ji-yeon, has also made its mark on the non-English TV rankings. This romantic comedy, which concluded on June 20, secured the sixth position on the chart with 42 million hours viewed. During the tracking period from June 15-21, My Royal Nemesis ranked No. 10 on Netflix's global Top 10 Non-English TV list, accumulating around 12 million viewing hours that week. In the English-language film category, KPop Demon Hunters continues to hold its ground in the top 10 for the 53rd consecutive week, currently ranking sixth with 3.6 million views.

Plot and Themes of Teach You A Lesson

Teach You A Lesson plot and success

The narrative centers on the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB), a fictional government entity created to address the flaws within the current educational system. Na Hwa-Jin (played by Kim Mu-yeol), a determined and fearless investigator, spearheads the initiative, employing unconventional methods to combat bullying, institutional corruption, and abuse of authority. The drama has gained attention for its dynamic storytelling that intertwines action with pressing social issues affecting students, educators, and families. Several episodes have ignited discussions among viewers by tackling sensitive subjects such as school violence, mental health challenges, and the inadequacies of protective systems for youth.