Teach you a lesson" is currently one of the prominent Korean works on Netflix. However, besides the film's positive performances, actress Jin Ki Joo suddenly became the focus of attention due to mixed opinions surrounding acting.
In the film, Jin Ki Joo plays Im Han Rim - the only female member of the Educational Protection Bureau (ERPB), an agency established to address issues in the school environment and protect teachers.
After the work was released, a part of the audience said that the actress's performance in some confrontational or emotional scenes was not really convincing. Some opinions commented that the transition between the teacher's image and the action-oriented character is sometimes awkward.
However, these debates quickly led to a wave of protection for the actress from colleagues and viewers.
In a promotional video released by Netflix Korea on June 10, Lee Sung Min revealed that Jin Ki Joo studied the way female lecturers talk to perfect the character.
Meanwhile, Kim Moo Yeol said that his co-star also consulted experts and participated in voice training courses to build Im Han Rim's image in the most realistic way.
These shares made many viewers re-examine the actress's preparation process and appreciate the investment in the role. Viewers also believe that Im Han Rim was not built as a traditional action hero model.
In the original webtoon, this character stands out for the combination of strong, humorous and emotional personality. According to them, Jin Ki Joo tried to fully recreate those characteristics instead of just focusing on a tough image.
In addition, many viewers expressed their support for the actress, saying that this is one of the most suitable choices for the character, and highly appreciated the action scenes and her ability to balance humor and inner emotions.
Despite the controversy, "Life's Lesson" is still achieving positive results on the Netflix platform. According to data released by this platform, the film recorded 6.4 million views in its first week of release and topped the global non-English program chart.
The work also entered the top 10 in 48 countries and territories, including South Korea, Singapore, Turkey, and Egypt.
