Wi Ha Joon Becomes the Main Actor, Sneak Peek at the Synopsis of 'THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON' and Interesting Facts

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Siska Dewanti

Korean drama fans, gather around. Wi Ha Joon has been confirmed to star in the Korean drama THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON. After gaining popularity for his roles in the Korean dramas SQUID GAME and THE WORST OF EVIL, he received an offer to play in this romantic comedy genre drama.

In this drama, he will act alongside Jung Rye Won, a Korean-Australian actress under the H& Entertainment agency. The drama, known as GRADUATION, will air on May 11, 2024.

Before watching THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON, let's take a look at the synopsis of the cast and some interesting facts first!

1. Synopsis THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON

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THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON will tell the story of Lee Joon Ho (Wi Ha Joon), who used to be a popular student in school because of his good looks and extraordinary personality. He has just resigned from a big company and returned to the academy where he studied to become an instructor.

His goal is to meet Seo Hye Jin (Jung Rye Won), an academy teacher who has been a Korean language instructor for the past fourteen years. Despite his popularity, Lee Joon Ho's love has always been directed towards Sseo Hye Jin, the academy teacher who remains his first love even after growing up.

2. Cast of THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON

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• Wi Ha Joon as Lee Jun Ho
• Jung Ryeo Won as Seo Hye Jin
• So Ju Yeon as Nam Cheong Mi
• Kim Song Il as Pyo Sang Sub
• Jang In Sub as Yoon Ji Seok
• Ahn Hyun Ho as Kim Chae Yoon
• Kim Jung Young as Woo Sung Hee
• Kil Hae Yeon as Kim Hyo Im
• Kim Jong Tae as Kim Hyun Tak
• Shin Joo Hyup as Choi Sung Gyu
• Oh Man Seok as Lee Taek Yeol
• Yoon Bok In as Oh Jung Hwa
• Yang Jo Ah as Min Hee Joo

3. Interesting Facts about THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON

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First Leading Role of Wi Ha Joon in a Romantic Drama

After starring in several Korean action dramas and other genres as a supporting actor, Wi Ha Joo finally takes on the leading role in a romance genre Korean drama. This drama will be Wi Ha Joon's first leading role in a romantic comedy K-drama.

Main Couple with an Age Gap

If KLovers are wondering why the female lead in this drama is much older than Wi Ha Joon, the answer is that the main couple in this drama has an age gap. This drama will tell the romance between Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho.

Lee Joon Ho used to be a student of Seo Hye Jin and he fell in love with his female teacher. With such a storyline, the main couple in this Korean drama has an age gap.

4. Teaser THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON

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