Upcoming tvN K-drama The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is right around the corner. Replacing the recently concluded K-drama Queen of Tears, this series will premiere on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN.
The series follows the gradual love story of popular instructor Seo Hye-Jin (Jung Ryeo-Won) and her former student Lee Joon-Ho (Wi Ha-Joon). Viewers can also stream the episodes and series on Viki.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is set against the backdrop of Daechi-Dong, a neighborhood famous for private education centers in Korea. Director Ahn Pan-Seok, famous for his successful works, including One Spring Night and Something in the Rain, helms the series. The Wi Ha-Joon and Jung Ryeo-Won-starrer will air every Saturday and Sunday, giving viewers the perfect weekend binge.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon: Cast, plot, streaming & more
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon reflects a competitive private education scene in the country, and the lead couple navigates their job as instructors while also personally dealing with growing feelings toward each other. The drama marks Wi Ha-Joon’s first attempt as a lead in a romance drama and is one of the most highly anticipated works of 2024.
Wi Ha-Joon plays former student-turned-instructor Lee Joon-Ho. Meanwhile, Jung Ryeo-Won essays the role of popular instructor Seo Hye-Jin. A few years down the line, Hye-Jin prepared her star student, Joon-Ho, and helped him enter a prestigious university. But what she remains unaware of is that Joon-Ho considers her to be his first love. She finally reunites with him ten years later when he returns to the academy as an instructor.
On the other hand, Joon-Ho returns to pursue his first love, Seo Hye-Jin. The latter, meanwhile, is a popular professional academy instructor with over a decade of experience. While she remains extremely successful in her career, the same has taken a toll on her personal life as she remains uncertain about the future. This is when Joon-Ho’s return marks a significant chapter in her life as she navigates her growing feelings for him.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon boasts a star-studded cast list. So Joo-Yeon plays fellow Korean language instructor Nam Cheong-Mi, who also joins the academy with Joon-Ho. She plays a key role in identifying Hye-Jin’s feelings towards Joon-Ho. Despite facing setbacks, she works hard to succeed.
Meanwhile, Shin Joo-Hyup plays Lee Joon-Ho’s best friend and graduate student, Choi Seung-Gyu. He chooses to pursue graduate studies instead of getting a job. Seung-Gyu helps Joon-Ho navigate his feelings and address concerns about his relationship with Hye-Jin. Other cast members who play key roles in the series include Kim Jong-Tae, Kim Jeong-Young, Jang In-Sub, Jang So-Yeon, Seo Jung-Yeon, and Kil Hae-Yeon, among others.
The drama promises an engaging and romantic storyline destined to keep viewers hooked and healed.
Don’t forget to tune in to The Midnight Romance in Hagwon this weekend. It airs on May 11 and 12 at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN and Viki.
