Netflix has confirmed the production and casting of its new series ‘True Education’.

Netflix has confirmed the production of its new series ‘True Education’ and revealed the casting lineup of Kim Moo-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and Pyo Ji-hoon. ‘True Education’ is a refreshing and cool story about true education created by the National Teachers‘ Rights Protection Agency to protect the educational authority and educational sites in Korea that have collapsed due to students, teachers, and parents who cross the line.

‘True Education’ is a newly adapted and planned work that borrows the setting of the original webtoon of the same name, and it boldly and refreshingly addresses the realistic problems of education with a straightforward message that elicits empathy. Director Hong Jong-chan and writer Lee Nam-gyu are expected to portray a story that is essential in this era with a refined perspective and a more realistic and powerful message. Previously, Director Hong Jong-chan, through the Netflix series ‘Juvenile Justice’, told the story of the problems of the juvenile law system that have existed in our society but have never been looked into, and the characters struggling behind it, and through the drama ‘Dear My Friends’, he deeply portrayed the stories of characters facing various aspects of life. Expectations are high for how he will portray the characters and scenes of ‘True Education’, which he meets in the educational field, including students, teachers, and parents, each with their own problems. In addition, writer Lee Nam-gyu, who presented warm and thought-provoking topics for us to think about together through the Netflix series ‘Morning Comes to the Mental Ward’ and the drama ‘Dazzling’, is raising curiosity about what message he will deliver this time through ‘True Education’.



Kim Moo-yeol and Lee Sung-min, who worked with director Hong Jong-chan through ‘Juvenile Justice’, have joined ‘True Education’, adding to the trust. First, Kim Moo-yeol, who has shown characters that go back and forth between good and evil in Netflix series ‘Juvenile Justice’, ‘Sweet Home’, movies ‘The Outlaws 4’, ‘Honest Candidate’, etc., will take on the role of ‘Na Hwa-jin’, the supervisor of the Education Protection Bureau. He will solve various problems that occur at school in his own way, giving viewers refreshing fun and satisfaction like soda. In particular, Kim Moo-yeol said, “Everyone was really passionate. Before talking about the difficult topic of education, reading the script together made me realize once again that I am working with colleagues I can trust and rely on, and it gave me great strength. It was a start that makes me look forward to the story we will create together,” raising expectations for the character of ‘Na Hwa-jin’, who will remind us of the true meaning of education. Lee Sung-min, who has demonstrated persuasive and empathetic acting skills in the movies ‘Seoul Spring’, ‘Handsome Guys’, the Netflix series ‘Juvenile Judgement’, and the dramas ‘Fortune Day’, ‘Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family’, plays the Minister of Education ‘Choi Kang-seok’, who founded the Ministry of Education. Lee Sung-min said, “I was impressed by writer Lee Nam-gyu’s previous works, so I also have high expectations. This is my second time working with Director Hong Jong-chan, following ‘Juvenile Judgement’, so I have confidence in working with him. Above all, I am happy to be able to work with such great actors. I will work hard to return with a good project,” he said, expressing his expectations for the project and his trust in director Hong Jong-chan and writer Lee Nam-gyu.

The role of ‘Im Han-rim, a supervisor at the Educational Protection Agency with a background in the Special Forces, will be played by Jin Ki-joo, who has been active in the movies ‘Little Forest’, ‘Midnight’, the dramas ‘Uncle Sam-sik’, and ‘Somehow Met You, You’, etc., and will convey a new charm. The role of ‘Bong Geun-dae, a genius secretary at the Educational Protection Agency, will be played by Pyo Ji-hoon, who has shown a diverse acting spectrum in the dramas ‘Good Partner’, ‘Yumi‘s Cells Season 2, ‘Hotel Del Luna’, and the plays ‘Me and Grandfather’, ‘Nuts’, raising curiosity about what kind of character he will portray. Jin Ki-joo and Pyo Ji-hoon said, ”The script that has both feet firmly on the ground in the reality we live in now was attractive. The fantasy of ’the state of religious authority‘ added to that reality made us think about what we need to worry about together. The reading site was alive itself. Thanks to that, I was able to feel tension and anticipation for the time we will live as ’Im Han-rim‘“ (Jin Ki-joo), ”While watching ’Juvenile Justice‘, I was amazed at how powerful a message the drama genre can deliver to society. I’m excited and happy to be able to work with director Hong Jong-chan through ‘True Education’, and to be able to work with actors I have always wanted to act with, including senior Lee Sung-min, senior Kim Moo-yeol, and Jin Ki-joo. It is true that I feel pressure and nervous because it is a highly anticipated work with a heavy message and a production team that is said to have come together, but I will do my best to learn a lot on set and contribute to completing a good drama,” (Pyo Ji-hoon) said, expressing his affection for the work.

‘True Education’​, which depicts a refreshing story of restoring collapsed educational authority through the fresh setting of a fictional government agency, the Educational Rights Protection Agency, raises expectations for a refreshing cider with a casting lineup of trustworthy actors. ‘True Education’​ will be released exclusively on Netflix.

Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

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