Teach You a Lesson (2026) — Filming Locations & Guide

Story

Synopsis

A concise overview of the premise, tone, and dramatic setup.

In "Teach You a Lesson," an inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB) takes center stage. This fictional organization, created by the South Korean government, is tasked with restoring order in schools plagued by unruly students, overreaching parents, and corrupt teachers. The inspector, known for utilizing unconventional methods and physical intervention, tackles various educational issues in a series of episodic encounters set in different schools.

The drama unfolds in a future where traditional educational authority has collapsed, giving rise to chaotic school environments. Each episode presents fresh challenges, highlighting the inspector's commitment to true education while providing thrilling and satisfying resolutions to problems that often feel all too real. The series has gained immense popularity, topping charts and captivating audiences both locally and globally.

Filming locations

Places connected to scenes, checked against source links before they appear publicly.

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Dosi Sangjing Square
도시상징광장
697-4 Naseong-dong → Sejong → Sejong Special Self-Governing City → South Korea세종특별자치시 나성동 697-4
Dosi Sangjing Square is featured in the drama as the location for intense chase scenes involving juvenile delinquents. It serves as a popular relaxation space for citizens and tourists.
Today, I would like to introduce a place that has recently gained a lot of attention as a filming location for the drama 'Chamgyoyuk,' which is the representative landmark of Sejong City, the Urban Symbol Plaza. In the drama, it appeared as the location for the scene featuring the unlicensed escape of juvenile offenders and the thrilling chase.
드라마 '참교육' 촬영지! 세종시 랜드마크 '도시상징광장...
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Keimyung University Daemyeong Campus
계명대학교 대명동 캠퍼스
104 Myeongdeok-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do대구 남구 명덕로 104
Keimyung University Daemyeong Campus serves as a filming location for the Netflix series 'Teach You a Lesson', particularly for scenes set in a prestigious foreign language high school.
Recently, the main setting of the Netflix series <The Last Boy> was also the location where the fourth episode of the Netflix series <The Silent Sea>, which gained a syndrome-level popularity, was filmed at 'Chukmyung Foreign Language High School.'
NETFLIX 시리즈 <맨 끝줄 소년> 촬영지, <참교육> 촬영지와...
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Daejin High School
대진고등학교
Gongneung-ro 62ga-gil 47, Nowon-gu, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Seoul서울 노원구 공릉로62가길 47
The outdoor scenes, including the track scene where a character runs, were filmed at this high school, which features a grassy area and a track.
The filming location for Chukmyeong Foreign Language High School: outdoor areas like the sports field. Do you remember the scene where Jin Gi-joo's character, Im Han-rim, was running wildly around the track at night? That sports field scene was filmed not at Kyemyung University, but at Daijin High School in Seoul.
참교육 축명외고 촬영지 고등 학교가 다니었음요!!!
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Sejong Arts Center
세종예술의전당
21 Guknipbangmulgwan-ro, Sejong City, Sejong Special Self-Governing Province세종특별자치시 국립박물관로 21
The chase scene was filmed near this cultural venue.
The chase scene was filmed in Naritjae Village and around the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.
넷플릭스 참교육 세종시 촬영지
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Food guide

Food & places

Restaurants, cafes, markets, and dishes tied to the drama or the reader's visit path.

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Bonbuke
11 Gangnam-daero 106-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul서울 강남구 강남대로106길 11
Bonbuke is featured in episode 8 of 'Teach You a Lesson' where a mother meets other parents to gather information about sending her child to medical school. The cafe's elegant chandelier and spacious interior make it a popular meeting spot.
In episode 8 of Cham Education, a mother who wants to send her child to medical school meets with another parent to gather information about the "Pig Mom." The café, which features a striking chandelier, is the headquarters of Neujok Café located near Sinnonhyeon Station in Gangnam.
참교육 촬영지 본부케, 강남 모임하기 좋은 신논현역 느좋카페...
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Details

Production

Broadcast details, runtime, language, and key production credits.

Country

South Korea

Original language

Korean

Spoken languages

Korean

Production companies

GTist
YLAB

Creators: Chae Yong-taek
Han Ga-ram
Directors: Hong Jong-chan홍종찬
Writers: Lee Nam-kyu이남규
Kim Da-hee김다희
Moon Jong-ho

Source: TMDB

Characters

Cast & characters

Key roles, performers, and character context for quick scanning.

Na Hwa-jin
Kim Moo-yul김무열
Na Hwa-jin is an inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB) who has the authority to use physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.
Choi Kang-seok
Lee Sung-min이성민
Choi Kang-seok is an inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau who is empowered by the government to employ physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.
Im Han-rim
Jin Ki-joo진기주
Im Han-rim is an inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB), authorized by the government to employ physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.
Bong Geun-dae
Pyo Ji-hoon피오
Bong Geun-dae is an inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB) who has the authority to use physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.
Hwang Gi-tae
Kim Jong-soo김종수
Hwang Gi-tae is an inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau who is empowered by the government to employ physical intervention and unconventional methods to address delinquent students and reform the educational system.
Choi Ga-yun
Ahn Ha-young하영
Choi Ga-yun is an inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau who is authorized to use physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.
Cho Gyu-cheol
Lee Bong-joon이봉준
Cho Gyu-cheol is an inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB) who is empowered by the government to employ physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.

Source: TMDB

Actors

Lead actors

Lead performer biographies and notable credits.

Kim Moo-yulas Na Hwa-jin

김무열

1982-05-22 · Seoul, South Korea

Kim Moo-yul (born May 22, 1982) is a South Korean actor. Following a successful career in musical theatre, Kim was first cast in minor parts on film and television. After gaining recognition for his performance in War of the Arrows (2011), Kim landed his first major role in Jung Ji-woo's critically acclaimed film A Muse (2012). Kim went on to star in notable films Northern Limit Line (2015), Forgotten (2017), The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019), Honest Candidate (2020), and The Roundup: Punishment (2024).

Lee Sung-minas Choi Kang-seok

이성민

1968-10-15 · Bonghwa, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Lee Sung-min (이성민), born on October 15, 1968, is a prominent South Korean actor recognized for his compelling supporting roles in both television and film. He is celebrated for his performances in the series Golden Time (2012), Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), and Reborn Rich (2022), earning the Best Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for the latter two. Additionally, Lee received critical acclaim for his role in the espionage film The Spy Gone North (2018), winning several Best Actor awards for his performance. His notable film credits also include The Sheriff in Town (2017), The Witness (2018), The Man Standing Next (2020), and Handsome Guys (2024).

Jin Ki-jooas Im Han-rim

진기주

1989-01-26 · Seoul, South Korea

Jin Ki-joo (born January 26, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She made a breakthrough in 2018, landing her first lead role in a television series with Come and Hug Me after she acted in that year's acclaimed series Misty and film Little Forest.

Pyo Ji-hoonas Bong Geun-dae

피오

1993-02-02 · Seoul, South Korea

Pyo Ji-hoon (born February 2, 1993), better known by his stage name P. O, is a South Korean rapper. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Block B and its sub-unit Bastarz.

Kim Jong-sooas Hwang Gi-tae

김종수

1964-11-30 · Busan, South Korea

Kim Jong-Soo (born November 30, 1964) is a South Korean actor. His acting career began in 1985 when he took on the role of Alan in the play Equus. He gained recognition through his performances in various theatrical productions in Ulsan, earning him several awards. In 1996, he was honored with the Gyeongnam Theater Award for Best Actor, followed by the Outstanding Acting Award at the Ulsan Theater Festival in 2000 and the Mayor's Achievement Award at the Ulsan Arts Festival in 2002. Moreover, he also held the position of president in the Ulsan Actors Association. In 2007, Kim Jong-Soo made his film debut with an appearance in Secret Sunshine, directed by Lee Chang-dong. Subsequently, he appeared in movies like No Forgiveness, Wish, War on Crime, Home Sweet Home, The King of Flattery, Man in Love, Legendary Fist, and Minority Opinion. Kim has been recognized through his supporting roles in television dramas such as Six Flying Dragons, The Producers, Three Days, Misaeng: Incomplete Life, Pied Piper, Kingdom, The Emperor: Owner of the Mask, and Snowdrop. Starting from 2016, he embarked on a series of film projects, starring in The Prosecutor's Abduction, Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River, Asura: The City of Madness, Tunnel, Horror Stories 3, One Way Trip, The Map Against the World, and Insane.

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Episode guide

Episodes

Episode stills, air dates, runtimes, and summaries.

Ep 1Episode 1
2026-06-05 · 52 min
Inspector Na Hwa-jin steps into the chaos and takes control of a school plagued by the spoiled son of a powerful politician — to teach him a lesson.
Ep 2Episode 2
2026-06-05 · 57 min
With unassuming Bong Geun-dae on his side, Hwa-jin uses his special ops skills to handle a school gang and defend a student who just wants to study.
Ep 3Episode 3
2026-06-05 · 72 min
When a teen influencer spreads false claims about her teachers, the team's loose-cannon Inspector Im Han-rim steps in to set the record straight.
Ep 4Episode 4
2026-06-05 · 68 min
Choi Gang-seok weathers a political attack on his bureau. Hwa-jin's team visits an elite school to uncover why a student attacked a respected teacher.
Ep 5Episode 5
2026-06-05 · 66 min
When an elementary school teacher's spirit wears down under pressure, Hwa-jin steps in to be her substitute — turning the tables to solve the case.
Ep 6Episode 6
2026-06-05 · 69 min
Four juvenile delinquents think they're above the law — until the team takes an interest in their extracurricular crimes and gives a harsh reality check.
Ep 7Episode 7
2026-06-05 · 64 min
Geun-dae goes undercover to help a father find his gambling addict son. To undermine the bureau politically, Hwang Gi-tae visits a juvenile inmate.
Ep 8Episode 8
2026-06-05 · 60 min
After a pre-med student collapses in class, Hwa-jin investigates his obsessive mother, whose access to illicit pills hints at a larger conspiracy.
Ep 9Episode 9
2026-06-05 · 67 min
To help a student escape his exploitative friends, Han-rim adopts a new persona to join his circle. Cho Gyu-cheol's return puts the bureau in danger.
Ep 10Episode 10
2026-06-05 · 61 min
After public backlash hits the bureau, Hwa-jin and his team go rogue to expose a deadly conspiracy led by a violent student-run gang.