Premiere Date Confirmed for 'Midnight Romance in Hagwon' with a Sneak Peek at the Heart-Fluttering First Look"

Wi Ha Joon and Jung Ryeo Won's new drama, "Midnight Romance in Hagwon" (previously titled "Graduation"), has announced its premiere date!

Directed by Ahn Pan Seok, known for his successful romance dramas like "Something in the Rain," "One Spring Night," and "Secret Love Affair," the series unfolds in Daechi, a district famous for private education in Korea. The story revolves around an instructor who tirelessly aids a student, Lee Joon Ho (played by Wi Ha Joon), in securing admission to a prestigious university. Fate twists when Lee Joon Ho returns to the academy as a rookie instructor, driven by his enduring love for his former teacher, Seo Hye Jin (portrayed by Jung Ryeo Won), even into adulthood.

Jung Ryeo Won takes on the role of Seo Hye Jin, an esteemed lecturer with 14 years of experience, who has never tasted defeat. Just as she contemplates past regrets, her former student Lee Joon Ho reenters her life, bringing unforeseen changes.

Wi Ha Joon portrays Lee Joon Ho, the rookie instructor who disrupts the routine and emotions of his former mentor, Seo Hye Jin. Despite Seo Hye Jin's resistance, Lee Joon Ho persists in his pursuit.

Accompanying the confirmation of the drama's premiere on May 11, "Midnight Romance in Hagwon" offers a tantalizing glimpse of the series. Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho share intense eye contact under the same umbrella in a rain-soaked alley in Daechi, where their story unfolds. As a former student who propelled Seo Hye Jin to fame, Lee Joon Ho's return after a decade triggers unfamiliar emotions in her, heightening anticipation for their romance.

The production team promises a romance story that will deeply resonate with viewers, akin to rain gradually saturating the ground. They encourage audiences to anticipate the heart-fluttering chemistry between Jung Ryeo Won, Wi Ha Joon, and director Ahn Pan Seok.

"Midnight Romance in Hagwon" is set to premiere on May 11, with episodes airing every Saturday and Sunday. Stay tuned for further updates!