The Midnight Romance in Hagwon(Graduation) https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202406020027 A gentle rain falls, and a male protagonist sits by the window, waiting. The warm lights of a store glow, as a female protagonist approaches with a red umbrella that stands out with its beautiful colors. Soft music plays in the background... The scenes from tvN's weekend drama 'Graduation' feel familiar. There's a certain aura from director Ahn Pan-seok that can be felt. Following 'Pretty Noona Who Buys Me Food' and 'One Spring Night', 'Graduation' continues to develop the unique style of Ahn Pan-seok's romance dramas. https://m.wikitree.co.kr/articles/943564 Director Ahn Pan-seok's romances often include detailed stories about everyday life, and 'Graduation' is no exception, focusing on the competitive world of Daechi-dong's tutoring industry. While often only known for its highly paid star instructors, 'Graduation' reveals the intense competition and effort behind those numbers. Seo Hye-jin (played by Jung Ryeo-won) is a top Korean language instructor in Daechi-dong who has earned recognition after overcoming fierce competition. Her stable life, marked by increasing student numbers and bank balances, is suddenly disrupted when her first student, Lee Jun-ho (played by Wi Ha-joon), reappears. Once a failing student, Lee Jun-ho met Seo Hye-jin, achieved a miraculous top grade, got into a prestigious university, and joined a coveted large corporation. However, he suddenly quits his job and decides to become a tutor. Despite Seo Hye-jin's strong opposition, insisting that the life of a tutor is not as it seems, Lee Jun-ho joins her academy, and together they attempt a joint lecture under the concept of 'teacher-student duo'. https://www.hankyung.com/article/202403270695Y To raise students' grades, it's crucial to understand and prepare for the tendencies of school exams. This often involves confronting school Korean language teachers to resolve incorrect questions and engaging in fierce battles with competing academies trying to poach students. Additionally, there's internal competition within the academy from those wary of one’s rising status. This is the intense life of Daechi-dong's tutoring world. Into this competitive environment suddenly steps Lee Jun-ho, disrupting the calm in Seo Hye-jin's heart. The story unfolds with a similar framework but dramatizes the detailed life within the Daechi-dong tutoring industry. This setting brings out a variety of emotions, which build up to an explosive narrative through the unique, methodical storytelling of director Ahn Pan-seok. An indispensable element is the OST that creates the overall atmosphere of the series. The modern yet nostalgic sound of the New York-based trio band The Restless Age, who participated in the entire soundtrack, creates an unforgettable emotional experience unique to 'Graduation'. #GraduationDrama #AhnPanSeok #KDrama #RomanceSeries #DaechiDong #TutoringLife #OST #TheRestlessAge #졸업 #안판석감독 #로맨스 #대치동학원가 All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
