Teach You A Lesson is currently trending on Netflix and has raised issues about the problems faced by teachers in South Korea. One such episode has left the viewers heartbroken as it is inspired by a tragic incident that happened a few years ago.
What happened in Teach You A Lesson Episode 5?
The fifth episode follows the struggles of elementary school teacher Choi Ji-Seon, who was about to commit suicide due to the mental harassment by a student’s parent. She was saved by Im Han-rim just in time. In the end, the abusive parent is punished, the principal admits her faults, and Ji-Seon finally receives help.
What is the real story behind Teach You A Lesson Episode 5?
The episode is reportedly inspired by the case of a young elementary school teacher who died at Seoul’s Seoi Elementary School in July 2023. She was reportedly under a lot of pressure following a classroom dispute with students and mentioned the things she faced in her diary, too. This is similar to what was shown in the episode, except the teacher was saved by the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB).
The shocking incident soon took over South Korea, and the teachers, who held memorial services and protests, demanded protection against harassment and false accusations. It started a conversation about the working conditions of teachers in schools.
In September 2023, thousands of teachers and students held rallies. However, the investigators found no criminal wrongdoing in connection with the case. They said work-related stress was a big factor in her death.
Who is in the cast of Teach You A Lesson?
Teach You A Lesson stars Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, and Pyo Ji-hoon in the lead roles.
What is Teach You A Lesson about?
The series is based on the Naver webtoon Get Schooled by Chae Yong-taek and Han Ga-ram. The plot follows an inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB) who is authorised by the government to use physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.
