First Look Reveals Chemistry Between Wi Ha Joon and Jung Ryeo Won

The highly anticipated K-drama “Midnight Romance in Hagwon” is all set to premiere on May 11, 2024. Starring Jung Ryeo Won and Wi Ha Joon, this hot series promises to captivate viewers with its sweet and secret romance.

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Plot Summary

The story unfolds in the bustling neighborhood of Daechi, renowned as the hub of private education in Korea. Seo Hye Jin (played by Jung Ryeo Won), a dedicated cram school instructor with 14 years of experience, wholeheartedly supports her student Lee Joon Ho (Wi Ha Joon) in his quest for admission to a prestigious university. But fate takes an unexpected turn when Lee Joon Ho returns to the academy as a rookie instructor after resigning from a large company. Still captivated by his first love, his former academy teacher Seo Hye Jin, Lee Joon Ho’s presence stirs up emotions and memories.

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Heart-Fluttering First Look

The drama’s teaser poster features Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho sharing exhilarating eye contact under the same umbrella amidst pouring rain in a narrow alley within the Daechi Hagwon district. The chemistry between the two leads promises heart-fluttering moments that will keep viewers eagerly awaiting each episode.

Behind the Scenes

“Midnight Romance in Hagwon” also delves into the colorful lives of other academy instructors, revealing stories we didn’t know about. As the lights go out in Daechi-dong Academy, secrets and sweet romances come to life.

Cast

• Jung Ryeo-won as Seo Hye-jin: A star tutor with 14 years of experience. She’s a quiet competitor with a solid inner game who never gives up.
• Wi Ha-joon as Lee Jun-ho: A new lecturer who returns after 10 years, stirring up Seo Hye-jin’s daily life and heart.

Production Details

Developed under the working title “Graduation”, this K-drama is directed by Ahn Pan-seok, known for hit romance dramas like “Something in the Rain” and “One Spring Night”. The series is produced by Studio Dragon and JS Pictures.

Principal photography began in October 2023, and the show is scheduled to air every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM KST on tvN. It will also be available for streaming on local OTT platform TVING.