In the TVN weekend drama 'The Midnight Romance in Hagwon,' the undercover love story between Jung Ryeo Won and Wi Ha Joon is getting hotter.

In the latest episode aired on the 8th, we saw Seo Hye Jin (played by Jung Ryeo Won) and Lee Joon Ho (played by Wi Ha Joon) getting cozy both inside and outside the academy.

The episode scored a 3.2% viewership (for paid households) according to Nielsen Korea, dipping by 0.9% from the previous episode's 4.3%.

As the relationship between Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho blossomed, they hit a snag. Seo Hye Jin found Lee Joon Ho's pal, Choi Seung Kyu (played by Shin Joo Hyub), waiting at his place. Lee Joon Ho, feeling indebted for the help with moving, dashed off with a promise to return soon.

Alone at home, Seo Hye Jin was also busy, prepping the house and bed for a romantic night she envisioned with Lee Joon Ho. And guess what? Her dreams came true when Lee Joon Ho professed his love, saying, "I love Seo Hye Jin. I've loved you for much longer than I thought." Their deeper kiss sealed the deal, making their night cozy. The next morning, they woke up beaming with joy, embracing each other anew.

On the day of the final exams, Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho were thrilled with the students' mock exam results. Everyone aced the multiple-choice questions. But then, Lee Shi Woo (played by Cha Kang Yoon) popped up. Though Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho had been tutoring him in Korean, he still struggled with some tricky bits.

Meanwhile, Daechi-dong was undergoing changes. Hyeong Seop (played by Kim Song Il), a Korean teacher at Chan Young High School, agreed to be the deputy head of the Best Korean Department. Initially hesitant about using only textbook questions for the final exam, he agreed to Choi Hyeong Seon's (played by Seo Jung Yeon) proposal in the dead of night. As the deputy head, he met Seo Hye Jin in a new light.

That day, Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho's undercover romance sparked excitement. From their secret elevator meet-ups to tender kisses in the classroom and inside jokes, they made each other's days thrilling.

Unexpectedly, Nam Cheong Mi (played by So Joo Yeon) stumbled upon an interesting connection. After a drink with Choi Seung Kyu, a grad student skeptical about 'studies,' she boldly retorted, "Why do you say that? It's pathetic," to his harsh words. His fiery reaction hinted at the start of a intriguing relationship, leaving Choi Seung Kyu tossing and turning at night.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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