Actor Kim Moo-Yeol has been confirmed to play the lead role in the newly adapted drama ‘True Education’, generating much anticipation. This drama is based on a popular webtoon of the same name and carries a message about restoring the collapsed authority of teachers. The drama sets up a fictional government agency called the “Education Authority Protection Bureau” and unfolds the story in a unique way, aiming to remind viewers of the importance of education.
The direction of ‘True Education’ is helmed by director Hong Jong-Chan, who plans to showcase his unique perspective and insight. Director Hong has already proven his talent with works such as Netflix’s ‘Mr. Plankton’, ‘Juvenile Justice’, and tvN’s ‘Dear My Friends’. Regarding this project, he stated, “Addressing issues in the educational field is very important, and I want to convey that necessity to many people through the drama.” He also expressed a sense of responsibility to create a more refined drama in response to criticisms of some episodes from the original work.
Kim Moo-Yeol is set to play the role of Na Hwa-Jin, an inspector at the Education Authority Protection Bureau, showcasing his diverse acting range. Regarding his decision to join the drama, he revealed, “I was greatly attracted to the work as it deeply delves into the realities of modern education and the discrimination and absurdities within.” He particularly mentioned that his experience in ‘Juvenile Justice’ significantly influenced his trust in director Hong Jong-Chan’s directing abilities, which played a major role in his decision.
The script for ‘True Education’, written by Lee Nam-Gyu, is highly anticipated for its warm perspective on social minorities and its profound storytelling. The writer expressed, “I hope the drama becomes a small trigger for facing the issues in the education field and finding a clue for recovery.”
The drama ‘True Education’ aims to start filming in the first half of 2025, and the broadcast schedule is still under discussion. Many are keenly interested in what kind of emotion and message this drama will convey. This is why the story of ‘True Education’, created by Kim Moo-Yeol and the production team, is eagerly awaited.
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