Graduation (2024)

The same vibes. The same slow narration. The same humility of FL. The same bravery of ML.
Totally the same atmosphere.
Enjoy!

It reminds me of Black Dog, which focuses on the public side of education, whereas Hagwon focuses on the private side without the romance aspect. One focuses on teachers in public schools while the other navigates the life of a lecturer in a Hagwon, and of course the level of services one provides over the other,

both are noona romance. they are slow , mature themed and fun to watch :)
both have work related aspects in them, in a way realistic

Both dramas are Noona Romance set against the backdrop Korea's Hagwon culture.
Both provide a glimpse of the competitive nature, high pressure, business side of academics.

Although it's a different setting (sport setting) and a different pace as expected from a sports drama , they both share the ex-student with teacher relationship..noona romance if you will

Different setting, not noona romance ..however if you like the vibe of something in the rain and the midnight romance in hagwon you'll feel it in one spring night (same director
and producer or screenwriter I think)

Mature themed but very different dramas
call it love has angst and is more melo
but the directing is similar and very slow paced with slow conversations

Both dramas feature a romance between characters from different social classes. In The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, the female lead Seo Hye Jin is a respected cram school instructor, while the male lead Lee Jun Ho was her former student. In Encounter, the female lead Cha Soo Hyun is a chaebol heiress, while the male lead Kim Jin Hyuk is a young man from a modest background.
The dramas explore the challenges and complexities that arise when people from different social backgrounds fall in love. They navigate societal pressures and personal desires as they pursue their relationships.
The Midnight Romance in Hagwon is directed by Ahn Pan Seok, who also directed the 2018 hit drama Something in the Rain, which explored an age-gap romance and societal taboos, similar to the themes in Encounter.
Both dramas feature a second chance at love storyline. In The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, the male lead Lee Jun Ho reenters the female lead's life after a decade, hoping to rekindle their connection. In Encounter, the leads' chance meeting in Cuba leads them to pursue a relationship despite the odds

Age-Gap Romance: Both dramas feature a romance between an older female lead and a younger male lead. In The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, the female lead Seo Hye-jin is a respected cram school instructor, while the male lead Lee Jun-ho was her former student. In The Witch's Romance, the female lead Ban Ji-yeon is a 39-year-old journalist, while the male lead Yoon Dong-ha is a 25-year-old small business owner.
Overcoming Societal Prejudices: The dramas explore the challenges the couples face in pursuing their relationships due to the significant age gap between the leads. They navigate societal pressures and preconceptions about their unconventional pairings.
Shared Director: Both The Midnight Romance in Hagwon and The Witch's Romance are directed by acclaimed director Ahn Pan-seok, known for his sensitive handling of mature romance stories.
Themes of Second Chances: The dramas feature a second chance at love storyline. In The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, the male lead reconnects with his former teacher years later. In The Witch's Romance, the leads bond over their shared experiences of heartbreak and find an unexpected connection.
Charismatic Lead Actors: The dramas feature strong lead actors who bring depth and chemistry to their roles, with Wi Ha-joon and Jung Ryeo-won in The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, and Park Seo-joon and Uhm Jung-hwa in The Witch's Romance.

*Student-teacher relationship

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*Age gap

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*Younger man, older woman

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*Support of the teacher in the student's success

Both a
Mature realistic romance between 30+ leads, athmospheric, beautiful directing.

Both have leads that do very natural acting.
Both released in may 2024.

Both are same genre of slice of life, melodrama, romance.