Netflix’s series “True Education,” which faced concerns from the moment production was announced due to controversies surrounding the original work, has finally confirmed its release date.
Netflix has set the release date for “True Education” for June 5, unveiling the teaser poster and trailer on the 7th.
Based on the webtoon of the same name, the new Netflix series “True Education” follows the “Education Rights Protection Bureau,” an organization established to save Korea’s crumbling educational system from students, teachers, and parents who cross the line. Centering on this fictional government agency and protagonist Na Hwa-jin (Kim Mu-yeol), the series promises a satisfying and heartfelt story rooted in the realities of the classroom.
The released teaser poster features the main cast of the Education Rights Protection Bureau: Na Hwa-jin (Kim Mu-yeol), Choi Kang-seok (Lee Sung-min), Im Han-rim (Jin Ki-joo), and Bong Geun-dae (Pyo Ji-hoon), who have come together to fix the chaos in schools.
Standing side-by-side with relaxed smiles in front of a school where an anti-school violence banner hangs torn, the leads showcase the ambition, determination, and confidence of the Bureau against the backdrop of collapsed educational authority.
In the teaser trailer, Na Hwa-jin catches attention by revealing himself as a supervisor of the Education Rights Protection Bureau to students questioning his identity. The trailer quickly unfolds the raw reality of schools where class disruptions and school violence have spiraled into gambling, drugs, and the formation of criminal gangs, vividly depicting a world where the essence of education has vanished.
Na Hwa-jin’s confident line, “Don’t worry. We will protect you,” combined with Im Han-rim and Bong Geun-dae heading fearlessly into the school, signals the start of “True Education” to restore the educational environment, promising an exhilarating sense of catharsis.
The trailer also heightens anticipation by offering a glimpse of the wild action in “True Education,” including one-versus-many battles and car chases.
Previously, the original webtoon was embroiled in several controversies during its serialization, including racist expressions toward people of color and a scene where a teacher providing feminism education was slapped. Consequently, the decision to adapt it into a series was met with worried glances.
However, at the “Next on Netflix 2026 Korea” event in January, Netflix explained, “While it is based on the original webtoon, we produced this work with a sense of responsibility because it deals with a story that is essential for this era.” They added, “We are aware of the criticism regarding some episodes and have worked hard to create it with a refined perspective. You will be able to see that once the work is released.”
With Director Hong Jong-chan and Writer Lee Nam-gyu joining forces, attention is focused on whether “True Education” can overcome the original’s controversies and receive positive reviews. The series premieres on June 5.
