The Midnight Romance In Hagwon Episode 4 Review: Tensions Rise Between Hye Jin & Jun Ho

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Lee Joon Ho decides to leave his corporate job and return to his old school, this time as a teacher. His reason? A lingering crush on Seo Hye Jin, a teacher at the academy who he’s been fixated on since his student days.

Seo Hye Jin has spent the last fourteen years teaching Korean language. She gained fame after an event known as the “Miracle of Daechi.” Just as her life starts to feel settled, Lee Joon Ho, a former student she once helped, reenters the picture, causing upheaval in her world.

The return of Lee Joon Ho adds a new layer of complication to Seo Hye Jin’s life. Despite her efforts to maintain stability, his presence threatens to disrupt her peace and bring back memories from their shared past.

The Midnight Romance In Hagwon Episode 4 Recap

Episode 4 of The Midnight Romance in Hagwon picks up with Seung-kyu urging one of his students to join Jun-ho and Hye-jin’s lecture at Daechi Chase. Meanwhile, Hye-jin reluctantly agrees to go out with Chung-mi, who reveals her plan to teach Chanyoung High School students, leading to tension between Hye-jin and Jun-ho.

The Midnight Romance In Hagwon Episode 4 Review: Tensions Rise Between Hye Jin & Jun Ho
Hye Jin and Jun Ho prepare for the lecture (Credits: TvN)

As preparations for the joint lecture continue, Jun-ho becomes increasingly frustrated with Hye-jin’s involvement with Chung-mi. However, Hye-jin insists they focus on the upcoming class despite Jun-ho’s reservations. As the day of the joint lecture arrives, they are met with unexpected challenges when the students from Heewon High fail to show up, leaving Hye-jin and Jun-ho disheartened.

Despite the setback, Hye-jin decides to proceed with the class for the lone student who does arrive, delivering a personalized lecture that brings back memories for both her and Jun-ho. Meanwhile, Chung-mi observes the class from outside, and Si-woo, the student, shares his positive experience with his friends, hinting at a potential shift from Choisun to Daechi Chase.

The Midnight Romance In Hagwon Episode 4 Review: Tensions Rise Between Hye Jin & Jun Ho
Jun Ho is disappointed when students don’t show up (Credits: TvN)

The Midnight Romance In Hagwon Episode 4 Review

Episode 4 of The Midnight Romance in Hagwon presents a good story filled with tension and unexpected twists. The relationship between Hye-jin, Jun-ho, and Chung-mi adds depth to the storyline, exploring themes of ambition and rivalry. The episode effectively builds anticipation for future developments while delivering heartfelt moments that resonate with viewers.

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Syeda Uzma is a Hyderabad-based Content Writer at OtakuKart and a devoted fan of the series "The Office." She primarily focuses on crafting content about various television shows, dramas, and movies, with strong coverage of K-drama episode recaps (Lovely Runner) and Thai BL series like 23.5.

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