Series synopsis
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on tvN on May 11, 2024. It ended on June 30, 2024. It stars Jung Ryeo-won, Wi Ha-jun, Kim Jong-tae and So Joo-yeon.
A secret and sweet real-life romance between veteran academy instructor Seo Hye-jin and her flirty student Lee Joon-ho, who returns after 10 years and stirs her heart.
Premise
A secret and sweet real-life romance between veteran academy instructor Seo Hye-jin and her flirty student Lee Joon-ho, who returns after 10 years and stirs her heart.
Premise: My student from ten years ago has returned as a grown man.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jung Ryeo-won as Seo Hye-jin
- Wi Ha-jun as Lee Joon-ho
- Kim Jong-tae as Kim Hyun-tak
- So Joo-yeon as Nam Chung-mi
- Kim Jung-young as Woo Seung-hee
- Yang Jo-a as Min Hee-joo
- Jang In-sub as Yoon Ji-seok
- Oh Man-seok as Lee Taek-yeol
Supporting cast
- Yoon Bok-in as Oh Jeong-hwa
- Shin Joo-hyup as Choi Seung-gyu
- Cha Kang-yoon as Lee Si-woo
- Hwang Eun-hoo as Cha So Young
- Jeon Seok-chan as Geum Choon Il [So Young’s husband]
Guest cast
- Jin Ga-eun as Lee Ya-eun
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | May 11, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hall of Fame Famous star instructor Seo Hye-jin works until midnight at the academy like any other day. As she stares at the Hall of Fame in the lobby, Joon-ho's name catches her eye. He is one of her proud boast as she did her best to teach him, and he made it into a prestigious university. At the same time, Joon-ho decides to resign from his company and make a new beginning as a rookie instructor. |
May 11, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Test Lecture Even though Hye-jin tries to dissuade Joon-ho, he already passed the first written exam and is getting ready for the test lecture. Therefore, Hye-jin privately asks Ji-seok to disapprove of him. Meanwhile, Sang-sub, the Korean language teacher at Chanyoung High, makes a declaration that creates huge confusion among the students and academies. |
May 12, 2024 |
| 3 |
A Teacher And Student Sally Forth A clandestine endeavour dubbed "Teacher and Student Sally Forth" sparks a covert tutoring session led solely by Hye-jin for Joon-ho. Alone in an office after hours, they exchange determined gazes as they delve into a specialized lesson. Meanwhile, the renowned Director Choi, also known as the White Haired Witch, sets her sights on expanding her academy. |
May 18, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 11, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 30, 2024 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 21:20:00 |