Overview: “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” Kdrama is a tvN original drama series that released on May 11, 2024, and starring Jung Ryeo Won and Wi Ha Joon. It will tell the story of a former student who quits his job to work closer to his old tutor, for whom he still has feelings.
| Genre | Melodrama, Romance |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Watch Online* | Viki |
| Director | An Pan Seok |
| Scriptwriter | Park Kyung Hwa |
| Air Time & Schedule | Saturday & Sunday at 09:20 (KST) |
Synopsis
“The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” Korean drama unfolds its story in the heart of the Daechi neighborhood in Gangnam, renowned as the nation’s most fiercely competitive private education hub.
Seo Hye Jin (portrayed by Jung Ryeo Won) has served as a Korean language instructor for 14 years at an academy, gaining fame through her dedicated efforts in helping her student, Lee Joon Ho (Wi Ha Joon), secure admission to a prestigious university. Just when she finds contentment in her life and career, her former student, Lee Joon Ho, reemerges at the academy as an instructor after a decade, significantly altering her life.
Despite his past, Lee Joon Ho harbors lingering feelings for Seo Hye Jin, going to the extent of leaving his position at a large company to work close to her.
Main Cast & Characters
- Jung Ryeo Won as Seo Hye Jin
- Wi Ha Joon as Lee Joon Ho
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- Jung Ryeo Won earlier starred in Korean drama “May It Please the Court” (2022).
- Wi Ha Joon earlier appeared in Korean drama “Gyeongseong Creature” (2023).
- Previous drama on this time slot of tvN: Queen of Tears
Trailers & Clips
*Drama is subject to regional availability.