Jung Ryeo-won & Wi Ha-joon To Excite Viewers With A Romance Scandal In New Drama

On March 27th, tvN’s new Sat-Sun drama “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” released a surprise still cut from its first broadcast, scheduled to air on May 11th. The exciting chemistry between Jung Ryeo-won and Wi Ha-joon, who will present a romance overcoming their age gap of 10 years, is raising expectations from viewers.

“The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” depicts the exciting and sweet mid-night romance between star instructor Seo Hye-jin (Jung Ryeo-won) and shy student Lee Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who appears as a new instructor. When the night comes in Daechi-dong, not only does the romantic atmosphere spread but the diverse stories of academy instructors also unfold in an interesting way.

Above all, expectations are rising as this is the new work by director Ahn Pan-seok, who has created numerous melodramas such as “Something in the Rain”, “One Spring Night”, and “Secret Love Affair”. Attention is on the romance that director Ahn Pan-seok will present through the characters’ detailed emotional lines. In particular, the participation of “Queen of Tears” screenwriter Park Ji-eun is another point to keep viewers waiting for this project.

The melo combination of “first love” actress Jung Ryeo-won and “provocative younger man” Wi Ha-joon also excites drama fans. Jung Ryeo-won will play Seo Hye-jin, a star instructor with 14 years of experience. With her solid skills, she’s a quiet adventurer who does not know how to give up. The moment she considers stepping down from fame, Lee Jun-ho, a student who tried his best to get into a prestigious university, appears and gives Seo Hye-jin an unexpected experience.

Wi Ha-joon takes on the role of Lee Jun-ho, a new instructor who returns after 10 years and stirs up the daily life of his teacher Seo Hye-jin. Lee Jun-ho leaves behind the opportunity to own an ID card from a large company and returns to the academy that witnessed the dramatic twist in his life. After noticing an unfamiliar from Seo Hye-jin, he begins to go straight forward. Anticipation is high for the secret feelings that the two feel after meeting each other again.

The released photo has further stimulated viewers’ love cells. Seo Hye-jin and Lee Jun-ho’s eye contact when facing each other under an umbrella in the small alley in front of Daechi-dong Academy on a rainy day already makes viewers’ hearts race. Known as the “miracle of Daechi-dong”, Lee Jun-ho made Seo Hye-jin a famous instructor. The moment he passes the university exam is also an unforgettable moment in Seo Hye-jin’s life. After 10 years, the student returns as a man and brings an unfamiliar emotion into Seo Hye-jin’s daily life

The first episode of “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” will air on May 11th at 9:20 p.m.