Kim Mu Yeol Surpasses 1 Million Instagram Followers Amid “Teach You A Lesson” Popularity

Actor Kim Mu-yeol has surpassed 1 million followers on Instagram, fueled by the popularity of Netflix's Teach You A Lesson.

On June 17, Kim Mu Yeol's official Instagram account crossed the 1 million follower mark. Prior to the drama's June 5 premiere, he had around 200,000 followers. In just two weeks, that number grew more than fivefold as interest in both the series and the actor skyrocketed.

Teach You A Lesson follows the fictional ERPB, a government agency created to protect schools facing challenges from problematic students, teachers, and parents. The series has become a global hit, topping Netflix's Global TV Shows rankings for two consecutive weeks.

"Good Partner" Concludes with a 15.2% Nationwide Viewership Ratings with Episode 16

Good Partner is officially over with 16 episodes. Actually, there's still episode 17 but I assume it's just a special episode to fill in a program in that time slot. There had been an irregular counting of episodes to show every week due to the effect of the Olympics coverage, that's why it had to be episode 17. Episode 16 already concluded the story so... I can say that it's officially over by now. Anyway, the drama finale reached a 15.2% in the nationwide viewership ratings, although it did not beat it's personal all time high record of 17.7% from Episode 7, it's still considered a big hit overall from SBS. 

Jung Woo Jin's childhood history resurfaced upon the appearance of his step mom filing a divorce case against his father, Oh Dae Gyu. Han Yuri represented Woo Jin's step mom while Cha Eun Kyung represented his father in court. Thankfully, after communication between two attorneys, they helped the two get reconciled and take back getting divorced. Han Yuri got herself a junior attorney to mentor at Dae Jeong law firm who is exactly like her when she was beginning her career. Yuri and Eun Ho's relationship got stronger than ever but Woo Jin's love for Eun Kyung remained a secret. Eun Kyung on the other hand got to meet with her ex-husband, Ji Sang, and encouraged him to meet Jae Hui. Jae Hui seemed to be thinking twice whether to meet her father despite missing him so Eun Kyung made an effort for them to meet again. In totality, the important issues were resolved and I consider this to be a happy ending for the main characters. 

I honestly love the flow of this drama. Even though I am not divorced, not even married yet, I can still sympathize with the clients of different cases. Generally speaking, I assume that we know what is morally right and wrong so even some of us hasn't gone through what the clients have been going through in here, we find ourselves picking a side to root for in the end. Aside from different cases, the attorneys' way of handling everything is what made it relatable to some of us professionals. Like me, even though I have a different profession from them, the structure of how corporate world works is so relatable. Han Yuri started as a rookie attorney, became a mentee of Cha Eun Kyung and then as they work different cases together, she grew into someone competitive and capable of an attorney. She can work on her own cases now. And that's how a person grows beautifully, if there's a will from the mentee to grow as well as if the mentor is someone you can learn a lot of experience from. Witnessing everything from the very beginning up to achieving success or growth has always been enjoyable to me. I can watch this whole thing for the rest of my life, tbh. hahaha it's just that good of a drama to me. 

Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun Strengthen Their Partnership in "Good Partner" Episode 13

Chun Hwan Seo got a verdict of 15 years imprisonment for murder charge. Cha Eun Kyung, Han Yuri and the rest of Daejeong Law firm worked together to get the charge of manslaughter changed to murder of Hwan Seo's wife. Jung Woo Jin became the managing partner of Daejeong too which means, his greedy father is no longer the one who decides for the firm and so Jung Woo Jin was able to cancel the contract between Chun Foundation and Daejeong. That's freedom from representing the dirty company, tbh. I love how Jung Woo Jin runs the company and even Cha Eun Kyung approves of that. 

Speaking of Cha Eun Kyung, her testimonies against her client Hwan Seo took a toll on her career. Of course, even though Cha Eun Kyung is in the right, no clients would want an attorney who might turn against them in the end. Right now, everyone thinks of her like that. The doubt  has been created. Even though Eun Kyung won the public's sympathy to her side in the end, the potential clients coming to her is the problem. 

The good partnership between Eun Kyung and Han Yu Ri has strengthened even more due to this case with Hwan Seo. However, good things has an end as well. Cha Eun Kyung told Yuri that she will now leave Daejeong and let Yuri handle her own cases to fully grow as an attorney. And judging by the preview for next episode, Eun Kyung will establish her own firm. It's really something I'm looking forward to, tbh. Though it's a bit tough now that no clients would want her, it seems like Yuri will become her hero again as she will still refer Eun Kyung to some of Daejeong's clients. Both Eun Kyung and Yuri will start their new chapter separately next week and I'm very much curious how they'll establish themselves alone.

Jang Na Ra Faces New Trouble Brought by her Rich Client in "Good Partner" Episode 12

The CEO really thinks his law firm would do so well without their veteran star lawyer, Cha Eun Kyung. Yayks! For 17 years, Cha Eun Kyung represented the law firm and winning hundreds if not thousands of cases and suddenly he wanted her out. After watching this episode 12, I think I already know why CEO is wanting to fire Eun Kyung. The only reason I see is that, she's becoming the face of the law firm and not his son Jung Woo Jin. Basically he felt threatened that the spotlight is not on his son. The CEO is not taking drastic measures to force his son's way in stealing that spotlight on Eun Kyung. And since Woo Jin got unrequited love for Eun Kyung, the CEO wants Eun Kyung out to force Woo Jin to finally take some actions and it's already happening. The only way for Woo Jin to stop the CEO from firing Eun Kyung is to become the company's new CEO. Hmmm... seems like we're gonna face more situations that would trigger us to be mad again just like what happened with Ji Sang and Choi Sa Ra. I honestly thought that they would become the main event, but I was wrong. I guess the story would be a drag to watch if they prolonged it for 17 episodes anyway so I guess they did the right job. 

Speaking of doing the right job, them adding a case where people would get frustrated with is a great tactic to make the viewers stay with the whole run of the drama even after the story of Eun Kyung's divorce. Seriously, that divorce plus domestic violence case infuriates me the most. It's the typical rich man abusing his powers to cover up his evil deeds but it's effective as it'll make the viewers invested and carried away for the weak/hopeless character. The actors were so believable that it would make you wanna punch them in the face, tbh. The cast and the production really did an exceptional work for this. I'm loving it. 

Jang Na Ra and Ji Seung Hyun Finally Settled Their Case in Good Partner Episode 10

Finally the divorce case between Kim Ji Sang and Cha Eun Kyung is over. Thank goodness Ji Sang listened to Jae Hui. I thought he's gonna drag this divorce much longer because he's still very firm with having Jae Hui's custody at the beginning of this episode despite the investigator telling them that Jae Hui wants to stay with her mom. Well, if he doesn't listen to Jae Hui's plea, I seriously do not know what it is that he's fighting anymore. I mean, he's a despicable man already for cheating in front of his legal daughter, disowning the unborn baby with his mistress and abandoning her in the end so if he doesn't oblige with Jae Hui's wishes then he's basically only feeding his ego for not wanting to lose against his ex-wife all this while. Thank goodness he didn't force himself to Jae Hui, I guess he's still afraid of something and that something is losing Jae Hui totally. I guess he really has a genuine love for her daughter that's why when he found out the truth that Jae Hui knew about his cheating, he finally backed down and obey what Jae Hui wanted. Well, lucky for him, despite losing the custody, Eun Kyung is still selfless and is willing to make Jae Hui stay connected with him to regain her trust. Seriously, Ji Sang, you let your lust do the thinking and left your family for a short time happiness. That's really disgusting of you. Now you have no one by your side and not even has a job. You ended up a despicable perverted man alone. Deserve! kkk

As for Choi Sa Ra... sigh... this is what you get girl, for seducing a married man. I honestly don't pity Sa Ra for the tough situation she went through because of Ji Sang. It's the unborn baby and her mom that made me feel bad about. The baby is now gone and Sa Ra's mom had no idea what stupidity her daughter had been doing, it's gonna be painful for any decent mother to learn that their child's stupidity wrecked someone else's family after all. Tsk Tsk. Sigh... It's a lesson hard learned for for a bitch like Sara. Sigh. Never settle for a married man, you btch! hahaha!

Anyway, the drama ain't over yet with Cha Eun Kyung's life as her boss is suddenly wanting to fire her as the company's renowned lawyer. For what reason?! That, we need to find out in the next episode! Yayks!

Jang Na Ra and Yu Na Found Solace in Each Other's Arms in "Good Partner" Episode 9

The real face of Ji Sang became more evident now that Sa Ra ruined all his plans in taking custody of Jae Hui. Ji Sang is now tossing her away like a garbage. What's even more funny and ridiculous now is that Ji Sang had the audacity to ask whether Sa Ra's baby was his own. Imma like, WTF?! After satisfying his sexual desires from her, he's now asking that? He's a huge joke of the century! Anyway, karma is real for Choi Sa Ra. As much as I want to sympathize with her, I just can't.. because I don't feel any for her at all. She asked for it, Sa Ra knew that Ji Sang is a married man when she approached and seduced him. And she didn't even question as to what kind of man he is that he's cheating on his wife for her. She witnessed everything and yet she was happy with him because she thought she's greater than Cha Eun Kyung. Now, it's all clear that.. Sa Ra would never amount to Ji Sang because she is nothing but a woman to use to satisfy his sexual urges. Ewww. talk about disgusting piece of sht. lol Regret is always at the end Sa Ra. And hopefully Ji Sang would face his own karma real soon. 

On the other hand, Eun Kyung is still consistent with giving love and attention to her daughter, Jae Hui. Now, she personally went to her school to fetch her and meet her classmates/friends. There, Eun Kyung witnessed how much her daughter is really fond of her. Despite Jae Hui being close to her dad, it did not take away the fact that Jae Hui is a little Eun Kyung and that she loved her mom as much. Eun Kyung had been worried of Jae Hui after she discovered how she kept everything to herself about her Ji Sang's sins. But in the end, they got closer and are starting to open up to each other. They should, right? Because now, they only have each other. I'm really rooting for them to have a close mother and daughter relationship now. The ending scene of this episode 9 really got me crying. They finally apologized to each other for whatever their fault had been and now this is their first step to moving onto a new chapter with only the two of them. Yep, Eun Kyung will definitely get the custody of Jae Hui for sure! Yay!

Jang Na Ra Learned that Yu Na Knew about Ji Seung Hyun's Affair First Before Her in "Good Partner" Episode 8

It turns out that Jae Hui knew about Ji Sang's affair before Eun Kyung did. It really disgusts me to see Ji Sang and Sa Ra kissing in front of Jae Hui? Seriously, even if they think that Jae Hui is already sleeping, if they're decent people, they wouldn't do sinful disgusting lovey dovey acts in front of her room... And Ji Sang had the audacity to ask for the custody of Jae Hui with that kind of mind?! He can do more of that sinful act in the future, not just with Sa Ra... he can do that with other women he'll encounter. Which is why, it's only right that Jae Hui would choose her mom over a disgusting person like Ji Sang. She ain't gonna have a peaceful life if she'll end up with a step mother like Sa Ra too. Ugh. This is why before marriage, people should really get to know their partners for a decent amount of time. I mean, Eun Kyung definitely rushed it, dating for only 3 months and getting married? It's like she really asked for divorce with that. Wrong move on her part. She should've just ended up with Jung Woo Jin. 

Speaking of Jung Woo Jin, that man has a sad story to tell too. Jung Woo Jin called the chairman of their law firm as his dad. Hmmm... so the real truth is that they are father-son and not uncle-nephew that the whole office knew about. I wonder why did they concealed the truth. What could be the backstory of their relationship? When Woo Jin was representing a father that isn't biologically related to the person he called 'son', he was so affected by it. I wonder if he has the same situation as the son of his client. 

Last week, the drama Good Partner gained their highest viewership rating to date and it 17.7% with episode 7. Now, I'm curious whether this week, they'll break their own personal high record. This legal drama is definitely a hit one in SK. Although it has a quiet reception from the international scene, Good Partner is really popular locally. 

Ji Seung Hyun Made it Clear with Han Jae Yi that she isn't his Top Priority In Good Partner Episode 7

The consequences of becoming a mistress is finally catching up on Choi Sa Ra's life. That btch, I really want her to suffer for home wrecking. Now that there's a legal battle of child custody between Cha Eun Kyung and Ji Sang, Ji Sang's attention is mostly taken away by spending time with Jae Hui. Since Sa Ra no longer has a job and her entire day is focused only on Ji Sang, her insecurities are eating her alive seeing how she comes second to him. As she tries to ask for time and attention, Ji Sang made it clear to her that his top priority is none other than his daughter and that he has no plans to get married again with her. This is really like a slap to her face and I love it! kkk But let's be real, Ji Sang is really something, huh? Oh, well, a trash will always be a trash and he'll only attract his kind that's why he got Sa Ra. ha!

On the other hand, Cha Eun Kyung is now balancing her life as an attorney and a mother to Jae Hui. I love how she's trying to make it up to her by making breakfast, sending snacks to her school to share with her classmates, going home early and more. When Jae Hui was shown in a scene where she was happy seeing her mother coming home early, my heart just melted. It just shows how much children are in need of their parents attention like this. They're like puppies waging their tail when their fur parents came home. kkk I just find that cute!!! It's a breath of fresh air and calming to have this kind of scenes. It'll make you calm from getting annoyed and irritated by Ji Sang and his bitch.

Speaking of fresh air, Han Yu Ri and Jun Eun Ho, they're 'that' on this drama. I know that Yu Ri got some problems of her own too but we have Eun Kyung to solve her problems with that another bitch, the mistress of Yu Ri's father. Since Eun Kyung was the one who represented Yu Ri's father in court, this mistress thought that she can still order around Eun Kyung with her wants. Little did she know, Eun Kyung ain't that stupid to oblige to her commands as Yu Ri really warmed up her heart already. Aside from being work colleagues, Yu Ri represents her divorce case in court, she became a comfort to Jae Hui and both of them are beginning to create a bond as friends. Thank goodness Eun Kyung eliminated this bitch real quick because I cannot take another one kind of Sa Ra in this show. Sa Ra and Ji Sang are already enough for my blood to boil in anger. ugh.

Jang Na Ra Finally Made a Move to Make Han Jae Yi Taste Her Real Power in "Good Partner" Episode 6

After being on hiatus for 3 weeks to give way Paris Olympics coverage, SBS Fri-Sat drama resumes with episode 7. Cha Eun Kyung continues to work as a divorce attorney with her junior Han Yu Ri despite her own on-going divorce case with her husband, Kim Ji Sang. Eun Kyung and Ji Sang fights for the custody of their child, Jae Hui. They tried to make an effort to get her on each of their side as the court ordered a personnel to investigate. Ji Sang found a place where Jae Hui and him may possibly live with. At this time, Choi Sa Ra is out of the picture of living together since it may hinder the perspectives of Jae Hui and the investigators about living peacefully at that place with a stranger/mistress. Living with a step mom is absolute hell for sure even if her own mom lacked a lot of things, I believe Jae Hui still loves her. She's mature for her age as a description of her anyway so I feel like she understands what Eun Kyung had been working hard for. On the other hand, Eun Kyung went to buy undergarments for Jae Hui but she has a different preference so she didn't accept it. That night, Eun Kyung left Jae Hui's room defeated because not only her efforts were put to waste but she also hurt the feelings of her daughter after she raised her voice at her feeling like Jae Hui might choose her dad over her. 

It's gonna be painful to watch Eun Kyung and Jae Hui go through this court battle. Hopefully Jae Hui would still choose her mother and give her a chance to make it up to her. If ever she'll take the side of Ji Sang, Eun Kyung will be left alone in her life now. But if Jae Hui chose her mother, then both sides have someone by their side because Ji Sang has his thick faced mistress. 

Speaking of that thick faced mistress, that btch really thought that she's unstoppable even if she stole the husband of her boss, Eun Kyung. She has the audacity to provoke her too inside her territory? Is she for real?! Ugh. It turns out that Eun Kyung let her by stay in the office to get a taste of her dream of becoming the chief manager before she fires her. That's really sick! I love that! Now, hopefully, Choi Sa Ra would wake up from her delusions and actually feel the power of the one and only Cha Eun Kyung! 

Good Partner Kdrama Reaches Double Digits in the Nationwide Viewership Ratings | Episodes 1 - 5 Quick Review

It's gonna be my first ever post about this on-going SBS Fri-Sat drama "Good Partner". It stars Jang Na Ra, Nam Ji Hyun, Kim Jun Han and Pyo Ji Hoon. I've been excited about this drama ever since I've known that these 4 are gonna get together for this project. I know these 4 are excellent in their own individual projects so my expectations got very high for Good Partner and after catching up with the available 5 episodes, my expectations were all satisfied. It's really gooood! 

The story revolves around Cha Eun Kyung (Jang Na-Ra) who is a celebrity divorce lawyer from Daejung Law Firm. She's a star, however, she also has her own struggles in her marriage. Due to busy work schedules, she wasn't able take care of her family that she didn't know it started to crumble. Her husband, Kim Ji Sang (Ji Seung Hyun) cheated on her with her office secretary Choi Sa Ra (Han Jae Yi). Cha Eun Kyung had knew about their affair for a very long time but remained silent in order to get strong evidence to file for a case. Yep, Eun Kyung won't settle to a peaceful divorce, she wants revenge and I'm rooting for her so much! Kim Ji Sang and his mistress, they are really getting out of hand. I really want them to get punished and Eun Kyung's way is through the help of her newbie attorney, Han Yu Ri (Nam Ji Hyun). 

Han Yu Ri is the opposite of Eun Kyung when it comes to work experience and values. Yu Ri, as much as possible, wants to stick with her 'morally correct' values while Eun Kyung separates her values and just give the best benefit her clients could get out of the divorce case. Yuri is about fighting for what is right and Eun Kyung is all about the money and fame. Since Eun Kyung is senior to Yu Ri, therefore she's guiding her to win her cases. There's a need for approval from Eun Kyung before Yu Ri fully execute her plans/strategies. And this is what exactly make Yu Ri unhappy with handling her cases. She hates fulfilling only the instructions of her superior, especially when it is against her values. They clash here and there but it is definitely entertaining watching them fight. I am very curious as to how they will balance their relationship as colleagues and friends along the way and how they will win against Ji Sang and Sa Ra. Ugh, I hate those two very much! Eun Kyung deserves so much better! Better like Jung Woo Jin (Kim Jun Han). kkk

Tbh, I really want Jung Woo Jin and Eun Kyung to end up together. I hope Eun Kyung would see how Woo Jin deserves a chance with her. I mean, looking back at her relationship with Ji Sang, they've been just dating 3 months and out of nowhere they were getting married. Hmmm... I feel like there's really something fishy about it like it was all planned to get some wealth out of Eun Kyung. I don't trust Ji San at all. He's a real trash! 

Anyway, after having a quick look at the viewership ratings, the drama actually reached the double digits now. It's expected, really, considering the star studded cast as well as it's a free tv.