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The Korea Times

By Park Han-sol
Controversial webtoon Get Schooled, criticised for episodes promoting racism, misogyny and corporal punishment in classrooms, is officially getting its drama adaptation.
Kim Moo-yul, known for his roles in Sweet Home 2 and The Roundup: Punishment, is set to star as the lead.
The drama will be directed by Hong Jong-chan, who directed the Netflix courtroom hit Juvenile Justice, with a script penned by Lee Nam-kyu, the writer behind the medical comedy-drama Daily Dose of Sunshine.
Filming is slated to begin in the first half of next year, according to production companies YLAB Plex and GTist.

Originally serialised as a webcomic in 2020, Get Schooled delves into the state of Korean schools following a ban on corporal punishment, and highlights how teachers’ ability to maintain discipline in classrooms has weakened.
This breakdown leads to the creation of a fictional government bureau, the Teachers’ Rights Protection Agency, whose officers are sent to troubled schools to restore discipline and order, often resorting to violence.
The series quickly rose to prominence in Korea and has since been published in seven countries, including the United States, France, Japan and China. However, it has drawn sharp criticism for its vilification of racial minorities and women in several episodes.
One episode of the webtoon features a government agent physically assaulting a female teacher for introducing feminist ideas to her students, while in another, a biracial white teacher hurls an explicit racial slur at a biracial black delinquent.
The controversy came to a head in September last year, prompting Naver Webtoon to remove the series from its North American platform.

The production team vowed to address these issues in the drama adaptation.
“We are aware of the criticism and concerns surrounding certain episodes of the original work,” Hong said. “We will strive to create a drama with a sense of responsibility and a refined perspective.”
Kim shared his reasons for joining the project, stating: “I felt this story could spark conversations about the current state of education [in Korea] and the discrimination and injustice within it.
“I also have great trust in director Hong’s ability to approach challenging topics with conviction, as seen in Juvenile Justice.”
Last month, The Fiery Priest star Kim Nam-gil was rumoured to be in talks for the lead role. However, the webcomic’s discriminatory content sparked swift backlash from his fans.
At a press conference for the launch of The Fiery Priest 2 on November 8, the actor effectively confirmed his decision to pass on the role.
“If a project makes many people uncomfortable, then I believe it’s best not to partake in it,” he said.
Read the original story at The Korea Times.


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