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Giving up a secure gig at a tech giant like Samsung takes serious guts, but that’s exactly how actress Jin Ki-joo started out. Years after walking away from her software job, her old Samsung SDS resignation email has resurfaced online, giving burnt-out office workers everywhere the ultimate dose of inspiration.

Jin Ki-joo shines in hit Netflix Kdrama Teach You a Lesson

Right now, Jin Ki-joo is absolutely crushing it in the Netflix hit Teach You a Lesson. Since its June 5 premiere, the school drama has blown up internationally, putting her right back in the global spotlight.

The show even snagged the #1 spot on Netflix’s global non-English TV chart for two weeks straight. It is officially a massive hit, pulling in a staggering 21.1 million views in mid-June—a huge leap from its 6.4 million debut week.

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Jin Ki-joo's resignation letter that is touching hearts

According to Felavu magazine report, a particular sentence from Jin Ki-joo's resignation mail read. "They say adaptation leads to a frightening kind of resignation. So I drew my sword before it was too late."

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About Teach You a Lesson: Based on the Naver webtoon Get Schooled by Chae Yong-taek and Han Ga-ram, the series follows an official from the Educational Rights Protection Agency (ERPA) who is authorised by the government to use physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.

In November 2024, Kim Nam-gil was reportedly in talks to lead a new series. However, his fanbase strongly opposed the move, citing the original webtoon's controversial themes, including racism, sexism and the promotion of corporal punishment. Kim addressed the backlash on Instagram on November 8, clarifying that he had not yet reviewed or accepted the role. He stated that his current focus was entirely on filming The Fiery Priest 2.


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