The highly awaited tvN K-drama The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is all set to premiere with two episodes, 1 and 2, on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. KST on Disney Plus. The series documents the love story of a popular academy instructor, Seo Hye-Jin (Jung Ryeo-Won), who reunites with her former student-turned-instructor, Lee Joon-Ho (Wi Ha-Joon). Meanwhile, Joon-Ho wants to pursue her, as she is his first love.
Viewers eagerly await the release of this K-drama, as it marks Wi Ha-Joon’s return to the romance genre after long. Moreover, his and Jung Ryeo-Won’s chemistry has already got people talking. The newly released trailer teases the lead characters’ reunion as Seo Hye-Jin and Lee Joon-Ho reminisce about their teacher-student relationship.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon Episode 1 & 2 teases Wi Ha-Joon & Jung Ryeo-Won’s reunion
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is an upcoming tvN romance K-drama that follows the story of two individuals, instructor Seo Hye-Jin and her former student, Lee Joon-Ho, who break down their professional relationship and gradually fall in love with each other. Joon-Ho, who considers Hye-Jin his first love, leaves a high-paying job to join the same academy as hers as an instructor. While she initially resists her feelings, Hye-Jin slowly grows closer to Joon-Ho.
The trailer for episodes 1 and 2 teases Hye-Jin and Joon-Ho’s reunion. While alone at night in the academy, Hye-Jin sees Joon-Ho visiting her. As he makes fun of her for eating snacks late into the night, Hye-Jin is surprised by his sudden visit. When Joon-Ho greets her, Hye-Jin confesses to thinking about him while looking at his name in the Academy Hall of Fame.
Joon-Ho reads that the glorious title is awarded to students who achieve a lot at a younger age. He recalls the moment when he received the title as one of the most precious moments of his life. Meanwhile, still excited by his arrival, Hye-Jin asks him how long it has been since they met and inquires about his work at the academy. Joon-Ho reminds her that they met last on Teacher’s Day. Furthermore, he confesses to just passing by the academy and deciding to stop by.
As Hye-Jin shakes his hand, Joon-Ho teases her by saying she seems happier to see him now than when he graduated. Hye-Jin recalls that past moment as one of her top achievements, and Joon-Ho feels honored. This reunion between the two promises an engaging story ahead as Joon-Ho enrolls in the academy as an instructor, surprising an unaware Hye-Jin.
Don’t forget to tune in to The Midnight Romance in Hagwon this weekend. It airs on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN. Meanwhile, viewers can stream the series on Viki.
