Get Schooled Webtoon Comes to Life: Live-Action Adaptation Announced
Discover Mu-yeol Kim's captivating performance as the lead actor in this thrilling series packed with drama and intrigue.
YLAB's Get Schooled Set for Netflix Adaptation
Mu-yeol Kim to Star as Main Character
Webtoon company YLAB has officially announced that its popular webtoon, Get Schooled, will be adapted into a Netflix Original series. This exciting development is part of YLAB's strategy to broaden its global reach through the streaming giant, with the series expected to premiere next year.
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Co-Production Details
YLAB is collaborating with Plex and GTist for the live-action adaptation. The series will feature Mu-yeol Kim in the role of Na Hwa-jin, alongside a talented cast that includes Ki-joo Jin, Ji-hoon Pyo, and Sung-min Lee.
Background on the Adaptation
This announcement follows YLAB's recent news on January 17, where they revealed an exclusive content supply contract with Netflix, effective until August 31, 2026. While specific titles were not disclosed, industry insiders had speculated that Get Schooled would be among the projects featured in Netflix's original lineup. The series is anticipated to debut in either the first or early second half of next year, aligning with the contract's timeline.
About Get Schooled
Serialized on Naver Webtoon since November 2020, Get Schooled follows Hwa-jin Na, an officer from the Ministry of Education's Teacher Protection Bureau. The narrative centers on his efforts to restore order in schools after a law banning corporal punishment is enacted. The series delves into the complexities of maintaining authority and delivering justice within the educational system.
Availability
Currently, the English version of Get Schooled, illustrated by Ga-ram Han and written by Yong-taek Chae, is not available.
Source: Digital Today (Sung-oh Chae)