After early backlash over its original webtoon, the much-anticipated drama is finally headed to viewers.
On the 7th, Netflix confirmed the premiere date for its new original series Get Schooled, dropping the official poster and trailer. Get Schooled follows the fierce mission of the fictional 'Teacher Rights Protection Bureau' as it fights to fix South Korea's broken education system, upended by students, parents, and teachers who have crossed the line.
The poster shows a desolate school where an anti-bullying banner hangs in tatters, with Na Hwa-jin (played by Kim Mu-yeol), Choi Kang-seok (Lee Sung-min), Im Han-rim (Jin Ki-joo), and Bong Geun-dae (Pyo Ji-hoon) from the Teacher Rights Protection Bureau standing shoulder to shoulder. Paired with a calm smile, the copy line "We'll protect you" signals the bureau's unwavering resolve to stand solely with victims amid the chaos on campus.
The trailer opens with a punch as Na Hwa-jin reveals to curious students that he is an inspector with the Teacher Rights Protection Bureau. The footage lays bare a brutal reality where the essence of education has collapsed—stretching from class disruptions and school violence to gambling, drugs, and even the formation of violent gangs.
"Don't worry. We'll protect you," Na Hwa-jin declares, as Im Han-rim and Bong Geun-dae stride confidently toward the school, kicking off the true beginning of 'Get Schooled.' With wild, no-holds-barred action—from outnumbered brawls to high-speed car chases—Na Hwa-jin's takedowns of delinquent students promise a thrilling catharsis. Meanwhile, Education Minister Choi Kang-seok's weighty line, "We're on the side of the victims, not the teachers or the students," drives home the drama's core message.
The original webtoon of the same name sparked fierce controversy for endorsing corporal punishment, glorifying violence, and including racist expressions as soon as news of the adaptation broke. All eyes are on whether Get Schooled can dispel the concerns and win over the public. The series premieres worldwide on Netflix on June 5.