# Teach You a Lesson tops Netflix chart, season 2 still denied

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> Updated: 2026-07-28T15:11:51.000Z. Sources: 53. Developments: 21.

The Korean drama Teach You a Lesson, adapted from the webtoon *Get Schooled*, debuted on Netflix in early June 2026 and swiftly became the platform’s leading non‑English series. In its first month it held the No. 1 spot on the Global Top 10 Non‑English TV list for four straight weeks, logged more than 46 million views, and accumulated roughly 500 million streaming hours, entering Netflix’s all‑time ranking of Korean originals.

In late July, Netflix issued an official statement that no second‑season plans had been confirmed, a denial echoed in Brazil and South Korea. The same message was reiterated on July 21 after renewed speculation, with a spokesperson confirming “there are no confirmed plans for a second season.”

Viewership continued to climb: within eight weeks the series reached 60.2 million views, entered the top‑10 non‑English series in 91 countries, and became the fourth Korean title ever to rank among Netflix’s all‑time top‑10 most‑watched non‑English series. Director Hong Jong‑Chan has expressed hope for a renewal, but Netflix maintains that “nothing has been decided.”

The series remains a focal point of debate in South Korea over its depiction of an Education Rights Protection Bureau, while its international popularity stays strong across Asia, Latin America and beyond.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: Teach You a Lesson tops Netflix non‑English charts, renewal still pending

Teach You a Lesson ranks among Netflix’s top‑10 non‑English series with 60 million views, but Netflix has not yet confirmed a second season.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teach-you-a-lesson-tops-netflix-nonenglish-charts-renewal-still-pending

### 2026-07-20: Netflix denies season 2 plans for hit Korean drama “Teach You a Lesson”

Netflix says no confirmed plans for a second season of Korean hit “Teach You a Lesson,” despite rumors; the series has topped global charts with about 48 million viewing hours.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-says-no-confirmed-plans-for-a-second-season-of-teach-you-a-lesson

### 2026-07-01: Teach You a Lesson Tops Netflix Non-English Chart for Fourth Week

*Teach You a Lesson* led Netflix’s non‑English chart for a fourth week, logging 7.3 M weekly views and 46.6 M cumulative, now fifth‑most‑watched Korean series on the platform.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teach-you-a-lesson-tops-netflix-non-english-chart-for-fourth-week

### 2026-06-23: South Korean drama ‘Teach You a Lesson’ leads Netflix’s non‑English chart for third week

‘Teach You a Lesson’ stayed No.1 on Netflix’s Global Non‑English TV chart for a third week, with 11.8 million views, topping the list in 19 countries; Korean film ‘Husbands in Action’ debuted at No.2 on the non

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-drama-teach-you-a-lesson-leads-netflixs-nonenglish-chart-for-third-week

### 2026-06-20: Korean series “Así aprenderás” critiques school discipline with violent fantasy

Netflix’s Korean drama “Así aprenderás” uses a fictional violent agency to explore school discipline and corporal punishment, sparking debate over its exaggerated portrayal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/korean-series-as-aprenders-critiques-school-discipline-with-violent-fantasy

### 2026-06-18: South Korean Netflix series “My vás naučíme” introduces a special office to fight school bullying

Netflix’s Korean drama “My vás naučíme” follows a new government office that uses forceful inspectors to curb school bullying and related abuses.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-netflix-series-my-vs-naume-introduces-a-special-office-to-fight-school-bullying

### 2026-06-18: Netflix series top charts in France, Brazil and beyond

Netflix’s ‘The Polygamists’ and Korean drama ‘Teach You A Lesson!’ each hit number 1 in several countries, including France, Brazil, Japan and South Africa, generating strong global buzz.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-series-top-charts-in-france-brazil-and-beyond

### 2026-06-17: Actor Kim Moo-yeol Gains Global Spotlight from Netflix Series 'The School' and Praised for On‑Set Kindness

Kim Moo-yeol’s role in Netflix’s hit “The School” boosts his global profile, and his on‑set birthday celebration for a child actor earned praise for his kindness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actor-kim-moo-yeol-gains-global-spotlight-from-netflix-series-the-school-and-praised-for-onset-kindn

### 2026-06-17: Korean series 'Así aprenderás' tops Netflix in 45 countries

Netflix's Korean miniseries 'Así aprenderás' hit #1 in 45 countries, drawing on a 2023 South Korean teacher suicide that sparked nationwide educator protests.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-netflix-series-as-aprenders-tops-charts-and-raises-teachersuicide-debate

### 2026-06-16: Vietnamese VFX Artists Featured in Netflix Series 'Teach You a Lesson

Twenty‑six Vietnamese VFX professionals from StoneV Vietnam worked on the hit Korean Netflix series *Teach You a Lesson*, showcasing Vietnam’s rising role in global streaming productions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnamese-vfx-artists-featured-in-netflix-series-teach-you-a-lesson

### 2026-06-16: Netflix series “Teach You a Lesson” tops charts in 44 countries

Netflix’s Korean drama Teach You a Lesson, about a vigilante education bureau, topped the global streaming chart in 44 countries, resonating with viewers over school‑violence themes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-series-teach-you-a-lesson-tops-charts-in-44-countries

### 2026-06-15: Korean miniseries “Así aprenderás” tops Netflix charts in 45 countries

Korean miniseries “Así aprenderás” became Netflix’s number‑1 show in 45 countries within a week of its 5 June 2026 release, highlighting the rise of non‑English content.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/korean-miniseries-as-aprenders-tops-netflix-charts-in-45-countries

### 2026-06-15: Kim Moo-yul’s Netflix series sparks education debate in Korea

Actor Kim Moo-yul stars as Na Hwa-jin in Netflix’s ‘Teach You a Lesson,’ sparking debate on education, topping global charts and even prompting a John Cena meme and policy discussions in Korea.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-moo-yuls-netflix-series-sparks-education-debate-in-korea

### 2026-06-14: Korean TV Dramas Spotlight School Bullying

South Korean dramas increasingly address school bullying, with titles like *School 2013* and *Angry Mom*; actor Kim Mu Yeol leads the new series *Teach You A Lesson*, highlighting abuse and corruption in the教育.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/korean-tv-dramas-spotlight-school-bullying

### 2026-06-13: Netflix K‑drama 'Teach You a Lesson' reaches global #1 spot

Netflix’s Korean series “Teach You a Lesson” tops global viewership, reaching #1 in multiple countries and spotlighting the rising popularity of K‑dramas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-kdrama-teach-you-a-lesson-reaches-global-1-spot

### 2026-06-12: South Korean series “Teach You a Lesson” fuels teacher‑rights debate

Netflix’s Teach You a Lesson, a hit Korean drama about teacher‑rights, recreated a 2023 teacher’s suicide, prompting massive protests and a government response.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-series-teach-you-a-lesson-fuels-teacherrights-debate

### 2026-06-11: Netflix Korean Drama 'Teach You a Lesson' Gains Global Buzz

Netflix's Korean drama 'Teach You a Lesson' starring Kim Mu‑yeol has topped global charts, spurring calls for a second season and prompting recommendations for similar teen‑action series.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-korean-drama-teach-you-a-lesson-gains-global-buzz

### 2026-06-10: South Korean Drama 'Teach You a Lesson' Tops Netflix Charts, Splits Educators

Netflix's Korean drama 'Teach You a Lesson' tops global charts and sparks a split among South Korean teachers over its violent portrayal of school issues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-drama-teach-you-a-lesson-tops-netflix-charts-splits-educators

### 2026-06-07: Netflix K‑Drama “Teach You a Lesson” Sparks Controversy Over School Bullying Depiction

Netflix’s K‑drama “Teach You a Lesson” faces criticism for allegedly mirroring a real‑life student suicide, sparking debate over ethical storytelling and potential tighter content guidelines in South Korea.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-kdrama-teach-you-a-lesson-sparks-controversy-over-school-bullying-depiction

### 2026-06-07: South Korean drama “Teach You A Lesson” ignites debate on school violence and real‑life case

Netflix’s Teach You A Lesson shows a powerful agency tackling Korean school bullying; episode 5 mirrors a 2023 teacher’s suicide case that sparked 350,000 protests, driving debate on education pressure.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-korean-series-teach-you-a-lesson-highlights-school-violence

### 2026-06-05: Netflix's Korean drama ‘Teach You a Lesson’ premieres amid controversy

Netflix streams the Korean drama *Teach You a Lesson*, adapting the controversial *Get Schooled* webtoon and following a government unit tackling school violence; director promises a nuanced take.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflixs-korean-drama-teach-you-a-lesson-launches-amid-get-schooled-webtoon-controversy

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