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[The Midnight Romance in Hagwon]

[Jung Ryeo Won]

[Wi Ha Joon]

[The Midnight Romance in Hagwon]

They still taught the class?

Yes.

I contacted Lee Shi Woo since he didn't come to the class today.

Are you sure it was only Lee Shi Woo?

Kids from other academies could've gone.

He was alone, apparently.

It was supposed to be two hours, but it got longer.

He skipped my class but stayed at that class until the end?

I'll ask him in detail during the class next week.

I'd like to hear it soon.

About what they talked about.

[Episode 5]

- I'll go now. - Thank you.

Take care.

- See you. - Bye.

We still need to talk more, right?

I got so dizzy that I thought I'd die.

Let's walk a bit.

Well, why don't you help me here if you're free?

Hold on.

I'm thinking about another man right now.

Who? Mr. Lee Joon Ho?

Isn't he kind of strange?

What do you mean? How?

To be specific, when he's around, Seo Hye Jin...

She's kind of weird.

What do you mean?

Strangely, it feels like I'm seeing the old Seo Hye Jin.

That could happen.

Your old habits come out when you see friends from elementary school.

Like how you talk like a soldier when you see your old military buddies.

I never joined the military.

It's just an example. An example.

Men tend to be like that.

Is that it?

Aren't you cold?

No, I'm okay.

What are you thinking about?

Shi Woo.

Me, too.

Would he remember us positively?

He'd never be able to forget.

How do you know?

I'm the living proof.

I've never forgotten.

But it's kind of unfair.

What do you mean?

The lecture today was about twice as better than my first class.

Because Mr. Lee taught half of today's class.

Didn't you get flustered?

We used less than half of the material we prepared.

Not at all.

But I was curious what you thought at that moment.

You don't have to tell me if it's hard to explain.

It's because my head went blank.

The prepared material...

Maybe it should've been something other than the perfect score strategy.

That's what I thought at first.

I somehow ended up standing in front of the blackboard,

and I completely forgot what I had prepared with you at that moment.

The perfect score strategy, score-improving tips, and everything.

So, I thought I should enjoy the piece together.

It reminded me of the first class I taught you.

I think it felt similar to that.

Of course, Shi Woo isn't as stupid as you were.

Geez.

I wasn't stupid.

I was a genius who differed from others from the beginning.

The academy will give me a disadvantage somehow.

You should keep a distance from me for now.

It's okay if it looks like we had a falling out because of today.

Don't come to work tomorrow.

What if I don't want to?

Huh?

"I'll take care of the rest. You go forward."

It seems you want to say something cool like that.

But you can't.

I'm okay.

I've experienced it even though it was long ago.

The academy can't punish me around easily, either.

To make more money quickly than the section chief, deputy, and team leader above me,

I quit my job and came here.

I wouldn't have come here if I were to hide behind my boss to save myself.

You and I prepared this project together as teachers

and we'll take equal responsibility. And...

well, I got what I wanted.

Yes, the man in power seemed angry.

Gosh.

It's a pity everyone knows we failed,

but I'm satisfied my debut was noisy.

There are two exams each semester. We'll continue to get chances.

Just hold onto Chanyeong High tightly.

I'll bring us Heewon High.

[YG Science Academy]

[Heewon High School]

Good morning.

[Final Exam Briefing - Chanyeong High 10th Grade]

I set aside the supplementary class material for you.

Pick it up this evening.

Tell me about yesterday, too.

Everyone who signed up for the briefing came. It's a full house.

Switch the presentation to the one on the USB stick on the laptop.

I displayed the file you checked last.

I checked multiple times.

You said Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho gave a lecture to Shi Woo.

My teaching method was too conventional.

So I prepared something.

[Final Exam Briefing - Chanyeong High 10th Grade]

[Daechi Choiseon Korean Briefing for Parents]

I'm Director Choi Hyeong Seon of Choiseon Korean.

It's nice to meet the Chanyeong High parents for the first time.

I'll get started immediately.

["Feeling exhilarated"]

You must all remember.

It caused a redo in the last midterm exam.

Let me ask you one thing.

What's the most important exam for the children?

The first-semester midterm in the 10th grade when school starts grading?

The 11th-grade exams that the transcripts focus on a lot?

Or the college entrance exam?

They're all wrong.

The answer is...

["This exam"]

The school's exam trend changes every year.

Will you panic every time without knowing how to respond

and barge into school every time?

Complaining to the teachers who are holding the transcripts?

While the offended teacher

causes major chaos by changing the exam rules?

The students are much weaker than you think.

Just because they're familiar with the old teacher,

the schedule is more convenient,

they'd want to give up. Don't let that happen.

You need to control them until they get accepted to a college.

The Gray Witch must've started the briefing.

You must be very disappointed about the event yesterday.

I'm sorry.

Not at all. You're the ones who must feel hurt.

It would've been nice if you saw Mr. Lee's lecture.

He's stronger in the actual battles.

You gave a lecture?

Because even one student matters.

Good job.

Hard work like that makes the academy's image.

You're making me feel even worse.

No, no. I thought you might be tormented thinking that.

That's why I called you early in the morning.

I thought it'd be better to see you earlier.

We didn't meet the goal with Heewon High, but Chanyeong High-

I noticed something very unexpected in you this time.

Your selfless attitude in training Mr. Lee properly.

A sense of drive with no fear of a counter-attack.

Wow, I didn't know you had that kind of ability.

And you gave an entire lecture for just one student?

Wow.

What an exemplary attitude that'd inspire newer teachers.

- That's- - Team Leader Seo,

you shouldn't be stuck in a small classroom.

Chanyeong High 11th grade?

I thought you'd like it.

But I requested 10th grade.

I didn't ask to split Team Leader Seo's class.

I wanted to get my own students-

So you don't want it?

Well... It's not that, but-

How many 11th-grade Chanyeong High students do we have?

A little more than 80.

- I don't know the exact number- - I see.

You'll have about 40 students if you split a class with Mr. Lee.

Mr. Lee, too?

Why? Do you want all 80 students?

No, it's not that.

Or are you disappointed since they'd be in 12th grade soon?

Since they'd be quitting soon?

No.

I think it's a good thing.

The new teachers rarely get to teach 12th grade.

Not everyone gets to start in Daechi-dong with an opportunity like this.

Yes. Of course, I know that.

Please feel pressured that the academy is highly anticipating you two.

Okay.

Team Leader Seo will help you a lot.

I never stopped thinking the Korean department is

the core of our academy.

Since we took over Assistant Director Woo Seung Hee's Victory Academy,

we have more departments now,

but I always thought the Korean department will

protect the authenticity of our academy.

Thinking now, I put a lot of effort into the Korean department.

Not to mention the ad. I've always been...

supporting the Korean teachers.

Thanks to that, Ms. Seo settled down at a young age, too.

I'm grateful for that.

Yes.

But I always try to be objective and critical.

"Am I a proper leader as the director of the academy?

Am I getting lazy by wanting to make a steady profit?"

After criticizing myself harshly,

I reached a conclusion.

Now is the time for growth in quality, not quantity.

And one more thing.

I've been forgetting that Team Leader Seo is key to that growth.

I've been reflecting on that.

That means...

Since you're a top-class lecturer,

you need to broaden your horizon now.

Ms. Seo, take it easy and work for

the Gangbuk branch opening task force.

Do you understand this situation?

No.

What did he mean?

What task force all of a sudden?

There's no such thing.

There's no team, either.

The Assistant Director would want to see you soon. Let me keep it brief.

Why would she want to see me?

She'll give you a part of my class.

I think it'd be Chanyeong High. Probably 11th grade.

What do you mean...

Since we don't know how much of the 10th-grade Choiseon Korean would take.

I know, but why would I be taking your students?

To make me leave empty-handed.

Just because that one free lecture failed?

No, they've probably been looking for a chance.

A lecturer like me is a double-edged sword for an academy.

I make them a good profit,

but the academy would suffer a lot if I leave with my students.

That's why they've been trying to split up my students.

"Demotions often get presented as an honor."

I like how quickly you understand.

So, that means you're...

You're screwed because of me, right?

Excuse me.

[Assistant Director Woo Seung Hee]

Answer it.

You said you just hung out after the academy class on the weekend.

We did. After finishing the homework.

You traitors.

I'm so busy. Who is it?

"Mom."

Hey, Mom.

It's break time, of course.

Isn't that why you called?

Yes.

Was the briefing fun?

What?

Don't do that, Mom.

Don't do that field study thing.

What?

I mean...

I like Ms. Han Jin's class.

What do you know?

Well...

we need to start preparing for the finals.

Yes.

I heard you told the students that it'd be purely based on the textbook.

Yes.

Is there a problem with that?

To be realistic, it might be difficult.

Difficult?

You know.

It's hard to assess the students' abilities that way.

I agree. The students are too good.

In the end, we'll have to dock points based on wrong punctuation in essay questions.

Grading would be such a disaster.

I hope you understand our situation.

The teachers' performance assessment starts soon, too.

Please?

I'm trying to come up with a solution.

You can't come up with the exam questions from the after-school class, either.

Because not all the students take it.

Ultimately, this will be torturous for teachers like us.

Please?

What are you, an amateur?

You believe everything the academy says?

What do you mean by "feeling exhilarated?"

I believe the two of you could make the transition smooth.

Let me know if you need more material.

Let me explain the notebook first.

This isn't the situation I planned.

I know.

Ms. Seo.

Yes.

Killing a popular teacher so they can't leave with their students

happens in academies all the time. I know that well.

But shouldn't you complain or something?

I'm not dead yet.

I mean...

It's not like they gave me 10th-graders.

I know Mr. Pyo, too.

We can defend ourselves from Choiseon, too.

That's why they didn't give you 10th-graders.

So, you two can stay safe.

I have a question for you, Ms. Nam.

Go ahead and ask.

The 10th-grade teacher, Mr. Pyo.

Could he cover the entire year's material?

Including a whole year's study material for the finals?

I think he'd cover a larger range to differentiate grades.

I'll fill in the gaps.

The academy wants me to leave with nothing, but I won't allow it.

Hold on. I think it happened two years ago at Guksa Polytechnic High.

I'll go get the file.

Don't look at me like that. I won't go down so easily.

Should I meet with Shi Woo?

He wrote down his phone number yesterday. I'll meet him and-

Don't do stuff like that.

It'd have the opposite effect.

Okay, here.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know the Director would suddenly schedule a supplementary class.

I made you fall behind, didn't I?

It's okay.

The class yesterday was fun, too.

It was fun?

Yes.

Since you wanted it as a reference,

I took notes on the handout.

This is a copy of it.

Tell me in detail.

Looks like they made it sentimental since it was just one student.

They especially veered off from the material in the modern literature part.

You don't think he'd switch academies?

How could he consider that?

[Take your time as if you're making friends]

[The world outside the text is bigger. Cultivating vocabulary requires imagination.]

The call is not going through. You'll be connected to the voicemail...

The call is not going through.

By chance...

No...

The class. Shi Woo...

Shi Woo!

Lee Shi Woo!

Why...

Why didn't you pick up your phone?

I put it on silence.

I did that while I was talking to you.

That's fine.

You'll have to come with me.

I need to go to the math academy.

I haven't eaten, either.

It'd just take a moment.

Do me a favor.

Please?

I'm sorry. You need to go to the academy.

It's okay.

How's school?

Is it worth the long-distance commuting?

Yes, it's all good.

I should cut to the chase, right?

I wanted to ask you how the other class went.

The TA said you didn't know about this.

I heard you found it fun.

Which part did you like?

Just this and that.

You can talk to me freely.

The exam analysis was thorough...

and it looked like they prepared the essay question strategies well, too.

They supplied the other schools' exam questions, too.

You can see that from the handout itself.

Shouldn't I learn from other teachers and improve myself?

That'd be a good thing for you, too.

I found this note interesting.

"Take your time as if you're making friends.

The world outside the text is bigger.

Cultivating vocabulary requires imagination."

What's all this?

It's nothing.

I want to hear what you were thinking.

To be honest,

Korean isn't my favorite subject.

Is that so?

Your grades are very stable despite that.

So...

grammar isn't hard because there's a formula.

But...

I don't get literature.

So, I just memorize things.

But I always felt anxious.

Because some kids are good in Korean because they like it.

It'd be hard to beat them.

And the first page of the textbook says...

the goal of studying Korean is to live like a human.

But reading doesn't make me feel more of a human.

I don't know what it means to be a human, either.

Anyway,

I didn't like Korean...

because it felt like an impractical subject.

But after taking the class yesterday,

I could understand why I disliked Korean.

It was kind of like when I first entered the classroom

on the first day of school and

worried about who I'd eat lunch with later.

So, what I mean is...

I don't know the author who wrote the piece

and I don't know the protagonist, either,

but I have to eat with them.

I need to assess their thoughts and positions quickly.

That's what I found difficult.

So, I get flustered when I encounter unfamiliar text

and I used to rely on my instinct, but...

taking time to approach them was fun for the first time.

It didn't exactly make me feel more human,

but it made me want to write...

literature reviews, too.

I'm sorry. I'm not so good at talking.

I thought you were aiming for medical school.

I haven't decided yet.

Your parents must want that.

It's probably worth a shot for you for early admissions.

It might be, but-

Then, you should write an essay that's advantageous for your summary statement.

Why do you try to study something useless?

That's what I think is a shame with you.

You're very intelligent, but

compared to the kids who went to elementary and middle school here,

you have fewer experts to give you good advice.

You lack guidance from adults, maybe.

Meet with a college application consultant. He's an expert.

I'll make you an appointment with someone I know well.

No.

It's okay.

You don't have to feel pressured.

It's my treat since I'm grateful for what you told me today.

It's really okay.

I'm thinking of...

switching academies.

I'm sad.

Did you tell other students, too?

So freaking scary.

Mr. Park.

Y-Yes...

Did you call me?

What are Ms. Seo's free days?

Mondays.

It's today.

Let's grab dinner. My treat.

Yes, let's go.

Excuse me.

I wonder if we should treat her.

Director Choi.

I'm sorry for calling you while you were resting after the event yesterday.

Is that so? That's great.

I'd like to see you sometime at my academy.

That's true. Many people would see us.

I'll be waiting...

until Daechi-dong becomes less crowded.

I'm sorry. You should eat without me.

- Pardon? - Pardon?

Where are you going?

I have to meet someone urgently.

Hey, are you done?

I'll be right there. See you soon.

I'll leave now.

♫ There's so much more ♫

♫ These little schools are just to race ♫

♫ But I can tell by your grace ♫

♫ History will one day know your face ♫

♫ 'Cause you got the wit, and you got the drive ♫

♫ You hold the whole world between your eyes ♫

♫ Oh, it's so easy to see ♫

♫ Just don't forget about me ♫

[Daechi Choiseon Korean]

[Daechi Choiseon Korean]

♫ 'Cause you got the world in the palm of your fist ♫

♫ You could move mountain tops with a slide of your wrist ♫

♫ Oh, the greatness I foresee ♫

♫ Just don't forget about me ♫

♫ I know that it seems far away ♫

♫ One last year 'til we graduate ♫

♫ They say life holds many truths ♫

♫ And I'll never forget you ♫

♫ So far as I can gather to guess ♫

♫ A heart's an open book ♫

[Daechi Choiseon Korean]

♫ Don't forget about me ♫

[Daechi Choiseon Korean]

♫ 'Cause you got the wit, and you got the drive ♫

♫ You got the wit, and you got the drive ♫

♫ You hold the whole world between your eyes ♫

♫ Oh, it's so easy to see ♫

[Daechi Choiseon Korean]

Yes, come on in.

Welcome, Ms. Seo.

Nice to meet you, Director Choi.

You can leave, Mr. Park.

Pardon?

You can go home. This might take long.

I assume yesterday was difficult.

I had a meaningful time.

Thanks to you.

Heewon High students are smart,

but they lack a lot from the teachers' perspective.

Since the exam is coming up soon, too,

I've been noticing a lot of weaknesses.

I understand.

I hope you understand the old woman's worries.

What did you want to talk about?

Would you like to get up for a moment?

I want to show you something.

I've wanted to become a teacher ever since middle school.

My 7th-grade homeroom teacher was admirable.

That's why I studied very hard...

and I was very good at it, too.

What was your dream, Ms. Seo?

I went to law school.

I know that much.

I'm asking what your dream was.

I don't remember.

I studied at Seoul University's Korean education department.

I passed the teaching certification exam easily

and I became a teacher at the age of 24.

I was happy to work at the school until I was 40.

Should I underline the "40" part or the "school" part?

Excellent students ask good questions rather than answering questions well.

Underline the school part.

What I wanted wasn't just to be behind the podium.

What I wanted was an overwhelming power and respect.

You probably wouldn't know, but...

the teachers were very powerful in my day.

I guess that's what I wanted.

But it turns out the school wasn't for that as time passed by.

I decided to send as many students to college as possible

and be treated as the best because of that.

That's why I've never worked for anyone since I quit working for school.

I jumped into the tutoring market immediately,

I opened a study club in half a year,

and it only took me a year to turn that into an academy.

Did you ask me to come to tell me your personal history?

I made the academy grow this much without anyone's help.

We moved to this building...

about six years ago.

We created an international school classroom in a different building since we ran out of space.

We started a second location in Banpo, too.

You said you don't have enough classrooms. Why is this-

This is the assistant director's office.

I achieved most of the things I wanted,

but I haven't found the owner of this office yet.

The owner of the office I've been looking for years

is right here with me today.

I knew you wouldn't be surprised.

Do you think Ms. Seo could really gather more Chanyeong students than now?

I'm sure she can.

Eighty students are enough to start your own academy.

It'd be a miracle if she achieves that.

That's her specialty.

Why is it just the two of you?

Ms. Seo said she had to be somewhere.

What's this about?

Our team is having a team dinner. I wondered if you could join us.

I want to come. Come with us.

Well, next time.

You go ahead.

- You could eat more? - Yes, sounds good.

Lecture skills, textbook quality, and student management skills.

A lot of people meet that criteria.

What I'm looking for is planning ability and boldness.

Just one moment.

This is the first flyer I made after I quit working at school.

The design is shabby, but the copy claimed a lot of attention.

I said I taught everything, including Heewon High's

Korean exam trends and patterns.

I got harassed so much after I passed out that flyer.

Heewon High's Korean teachers had a huge uproar.

We share similarities.

And I like that.

Did you sign a contract for next year?

No, not yet.

Why don't you sign one with me instead?

How much of the academy's profit do you take now?

I don't think I could tell you that.

It's probably confidential information.

Tell me the ratio you want, then.

I can try to match it.

Consulting parents, managing students and documents.

I won't let you do small tasks like that.

I'll get you a great TA.

Please give good lectures...

and help the expansion of the academy.

You might be overestimating me.

I'm in the twilight years of my life without a husband or a child.

As the founder, I want to maintain a stable income,

overwhelming respect, and retire impressively.

To do that, someone farsighted needs to

let this academy grow and take it over.

If you and the Chanyeong High students join Choiseon Korean,

we'll become a powerful Korean academy that's just as good as major ones.

I'm sorry.

What's so funny?

It's not funny.

It just came out because I was relieved.

I guess Shi Woo is making a move.

With his friends, even.

I feel like Lee Shi Woo will come.

We're not at risk of losing our reputation for having the No. 1 attendance rate with Heewon High for 20 years.

Aren't you making this offer since you think it'd hurt you in the long run?

Including the current pre-learning class.

If there's a fee for breaking the current contract, I'll pay for that, too.

Director.

I appreciate the generous offer. I mean it.

Do you want the contract information, then?

But there's something I want to correct you on.

The planning ability and boldness. I'm not the only one who has that.

Oh, yes.

You do have a student you raised well.

But the person I want is you. The one with the highest number of Chanyeong students.

It's okay if I think about it, right?

Of course.

Where are you?

Where have you been?

Why did you come back?

I came to pick up the car, but I noticed the lights were on.

I saw your bag and stuff, but I didn't see anyone.

So, I wondered where you were.

Did the director or the assistant director want to see you?

What were they trying to say this time?

You aren't too far off.

Take this first. They're counseling journals.

One is for parents, and the other is for students.

Counseling is an important part of teaching,

but it's been delayed since you've had too big of tasks.

There are frequently asked questions with this, too.

I'll tell you about them starting tomorrow.

I asked you who you met.

Ms. Seo?

Shi Woo will come.

Along with his friends.

Wow, what a relief. That's a huge relief.

- We don't know for sure yet. - No, we do.

I've been thinking, "He'll come. He'll come."

You've been acting normal, but you were hugely disappointed.

I was just about to call Shi Woo.

Wow, seriously.

How did you know, by the way?

It happens a few times a year.

Although this was the most explosive offer.

I haven't decided yet.

May I ask you a question?

What is it?

Because you might not get a Heewon class if I joined Choiseon Korean?

Oh, right. There's that problem.

Did you feel like jumping out of joy when she made the offer?

The answer to the question you asked earlier.

To answer that... I didn't feel that happy.

Because I think I deserve that much of an offer.

♫ Not everything is passing ♫

Go inside. I'm tired.

Okay.

I'll go.

♫ Real love is lasting ♫

♫ I know it now ♫

Text me when you get home.

Go inside.

♫ No one but you could be her ♫

♫ You were the first and only one ♫

♫ Love was my greatest teacher ♫

♫ I knew it then ♫

♫ I know it now ♫

♫ For once in my life ♫

♫ I think I'm finally going to make it right ♫

♫ Years ago, I let you pass me by ♫

♫ But now's our time ♫

♫ You walked in my door ♫

♫ And the love I had for you before ♫

♫ Came shining through just like a star above the cloud ♫

♫ I knew it then ♫

♫ I know it now ♫

♫ It's in your eyes as they were ♫

♫ It's how you call my name out loud ♫

♫ There's some kind of music in you ♫

♫ I knew it then ♫

♫ I know it now ♫

♫ For once in my life ♫

♫ I think I'm finally going to make it right ♫

♫ Years ago, I let you pass me by ♫

♫ But now's our time ♫

♫ You walked in my door ♫

♫ And the love I had for you before ♫

♫ Came shining through just like a star above the cloud ♫

♫ I knew it then ♫

♫ I know it now ♫

I'm sending you the first draft of the Choiseon Korean lecturers' contract.

The profit division between you and the academy was left blank.

Look through it and let me know the ratio you want.

- Attorney Cha. - Hey, welcome.

I'm not interrupting you, am I?

Skip the pleasantries and have a seat.

Show me what you brought.

Okay.

You asked so fast.

I'm so busy.

When should I get back to you about it?

The sooner, the better.

The thin one is the real deal. The one with two names.

Why is my heart beating so fast? It's not even my contract.

So? Are you finally switching jobs?

With a huge pay raise?

It's not like that. Just check the content first.

What else is it, then?

Why is it not?

So Yeong.

Yes, what is it?

I feel so strange.

Seo Hye Jin before the free lecture

no longer seems the same afterward.

What do you mean?

As you said, I should be writing down what I want

in the shorter contract and never look back.

I should be spitting at my current job and leave.

Just do it.

I'll take the case if they sue you for it.

Why can't I take the leap, then?

Huh?

I never had any issues before.

I worked hard and got paid accordingly.

When the class grew, so did my account balance.

That's been my joy all this time.

But?

I don't think I could go back to then. It's...

so hard to explain it, but...

When did you ever have trouble explaining?

I know.

So? Should I keep probing, or...

just watch from a distance?

Watch from a distance.

Because I'm scared.

[Lee Joon Ho and Seo Hyeo Jin]

Bus No. 38 is arriving shortly.

Although this was the most explosive offer.

I'm sorry for making you come this far.

Moms took over the cafes...

and the teachers are showing up at the academy.

It's okay. I haven't walked in the sun for so long.

Let me know if your legs hurt.

I said I was fine. Just tell me what it's about.

Ms. Seo,

what would make you not join Choiseon Korean?

What?

I won't make ridiculous suggestions anymore.

I'll bring 100 Chanyeong students if you want me to

and I'll do the same for Heewon High, too.

I'll make you way more than what Choiseon Korean proposed.

Probably not immediately, but I'll work very hard

and make your class grow bigger.

Can't you stay another year with me?

You said you want to build a building in Gangnam.

But you'll grow your class and give it to me?

I'm making an investment, too.

I'll learn from you for just another year. Please?

I'm grateful, but your promise has no collateral.

Just trust me.

You said I'm capable of anything.

Once the Heewon class starts, the academy will change its attitude.

If you just keep doing what you've been doing, I'll do anything.

I won't sleep and make teaching materials if you want.

I'll improve the students' grades and-

- Can you promise? - Pardon?

Will you really give me the students you get?

Yes.

But for just one year.

They'd all be mine after that.

The door is closing.

- Going up. - Can I get in?

- Yes. - Yes.

Isn't he Lee Shi Woo?

I think so.

He's handsome.

Instead of that, prepare the ads based on the market...

Excuse me.

Heewon...

Looks like you're a Heewon High student.

Yes. I'd like to consult about the final lecture.

Since it's hard to improve school grades,

some say, "I'll go for the regular admission. I'm expecting this grade."

A Heewon High student is here for consultation.

Let's go, Ms. Seo.

A student came alone? Not with his mom?

He came alone.

Hurry.

Go see him alone first.

No, you can't do that.

He's your first student.

Don't think, "I have to lure him and start a class."

Just enjoy everything the first student can give you.

Okay.

I'll be right back.

- Nice to see you, Shi Woo. - Hello.

Hi.

I knew you'd come, but I was curious when.

Thank you for not making me wait too long.

Do you have somewhere to be afterward?

No, I don't have a class today.

That's great.

Why do you ask?

I didn't get to have a good look at you last time.

As you know,

I was humiliated by the whole universe that day.

So, I'm finally taking it all in now.

I haven't paid for the class yet.

You...

You're cutthroat, aren't you?

Okay. Let's take the normal steps for a smooth admission.

Just answer the question I ask freely.

I prepared answers to the questions you might ask.

Sounds good. Can we hear it?

Yes.

I'm in 10th grade at Heewon High.

I don't usually like Korean, but I'm not bad at it.

I got the perfect score in the midterm.

I consistently study Korean for an hour or two per day.

I don't study on my own when there's an academy class.

I don't procrastinate or skim over homework.

And...

it's hard for me to understand and analyze literature.

I can blindly memorize and get the perfect score,

but I get very flustered when I encounter unfamiliar text.

I've said my goal is to go to medical school in Seoul,

but that's more of my mom's goal.

I'm not so sure yet.

I haven't decided on the elective subject yet.

My question is whether the academy offers scholarships.

Yes. That's it.

Do you dislike Korean?

I think so.

How strange.

Aren't you a good writer, by chance?

I'm not talking about essay answers.

Isn't there a kind of writing you're good at?

Criticism or blog writing?

How did you know?

Because you're an excellent teenager who has to be a good writer.

I haven't paid for the class yet.

Let's talk about the scholarship first.

I'm very confident in that matter.

I was the first scholarship student at this academy.

It's a glorious title.

Yes, Director. You can start eating.

I'm having a major issue at the academy.

Yes, I'll let you know when I get there. Okay.

Will we be able to start a class?

Not sure. It's just that one student.

We don't know how influential he is at school.

Academically or socially.

I should've asked...

who the only student was, and what he was like.

If we get to start a class, wouldn't it be a major event?

We didn't make a serious mistake, did we?

The elision will reduce the number of syllables.

Keep that in mind and try question No. 3 again.

What's incorrect?

I heard a Heewon High student came.

Yes.

That's a major event.

We don't know yet.

He alone can't start a class.

The next text.

Let's take a 15-minute break.

Get home safely.

Take care.

Bye.

Did he sign up?

It's over.

As for the other students...

They get off school early tomorrow, so...

they'll be coming then.

So, how many do you think will come?

Will it be enough to start a class?

Yes, that won't be an issue.

Gosh, seriously?

We need to prepare a nice classroom.

Right, Assistant Director?

Gosh, congratulations.

Thank you.

Congrats, Team Leader Seo.

- Ms. Seo. - Let's talk after the class.

I'm in the middle of my class.

Let's talk in my office.

- Okay. - Let's go.

Let's go.

[The Midnight Romance in Hagwon]

You can join Choiseon Korean.

How disappointing. I was hoping for a beautiful goodbye.

Don't act all high and mighty.

Geez!

I can't imagine the academy without Seo Hye Jin.

Someone like that can get scary once they change their mind.

Do you have time to loaf around?

Just focus on your goal.

I'm trying way harder to hold back than you think.

Ms. Seo, you're such a headache.

What am I supposed to do when you do this?

♫ Can you catch me? ♫