Until last week, I worked at an after-school academy, also known as hagwon, seemed like a good alternative to a 9-5 office job. However, it turns out that whether it’s an academy or a corporate job, each workplace has its own policy. Here are four workplace politics moments from episodes five and six of “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” that give viewers a glimpse of what it’s like to work at an after-school academy.
Warning: spoilers for episodes 5-6 ahead!
Choi Hyung Sun’s new strategy
As if offering an extra class alongside Seo Hye Jin (Jung Ryeo Won) and Lee Joon Ho’s (Wi Ha Joon) combined free lecture wasn’t enough, Choi Hyung Sun (Seo Jung Yeon), aka the aux white hair Witch, played another move at the beginning of episode five to attract the students of Chanyoung High School.
In the first week’s episodes, one of Hye Jin’s students at Chanyoung High School had her grades wrongly deducted. The student tried to tell the teacher about her mistake, but the teacher insisted that she and the other students who wrote the same answer were wrong. Hye Jin talked to the teacher, but instead of admitting his mistake, he agreed to retake the exam with the intention of making the questions more difficult.
In many Asian countries, including Korea, parents are heavily involved in their children’s education. While this involvement provides support, it often leads to micromanaging their entire present and future to accommodate the parents’ desires. Choi Hyung Sun understands this and invites the parents of Hye Jin’s students, using this incident to portray Hye Jin as an immature teacher. Even though students like Hye Jin’s teaching style, mothers are now convinced to change academy.
Kim Hyun Tak’s attempt to remove Hye Jin
Being the face of a company is often considered advantageous and comes with its perks. But it is also a double-edged sword. Once you become a brand bigger than the company itself, you become a threat because you hold the power to end the company. This is exactly what is happening with Hye Jin.
Since the beginning of the series, Kim Hyun Tak (Kim Jong Tae) has been portrayed as a big boss, cordial with all the academy staff. That’s why it was a shock to the viewers and to Hye Jin when he softened his words after the free lecture failed and told Hye Jin that she will be transferred to a new branch.
At first glance, the offer seems like a good opportunity for Joon Ho and the viewers. However, Hye Jin explains to Joon Ho in private that Hyun Tak’s plan is to remove her from the academy because she has become more influential than the academy itself.
Choi Hyung Sun’s motivations, goals and desires
Episodes five and six further develop Choi Hyung Sun’s character, revealing his motivations. After realizing that one of their best students, Lee Si Woo (Cha Kang Yoon), attended Hye Jin and Joon Ho’s free lecture and is planning to change academy, she hatches a new plan to recruit Hye Jin instead of fighting it. Even though it seems like Hye Jin will reject the offer, the entire scene once again proves how selfless Hye Jin and Joon Ho are towards each other.
When Hyung Sun praises Hye Jin’s teaching materials obtained from Kang Yoon, Hye Jin corrects her, stating that Joon Ho deserves half the credit for their work together. Later, Hye Jin tells Joon Ho about this offer, expecting him to worry about the students transferring to Choiseon Academy, leaving him with no one to teach. However, her first question is if Hye Jin is happy about this opportunity, showing that her priority is her happiness, even if it means it will be lost.
Foreshadowing consequences of Hye Jin and Joon Ho’s relationship
Romantic relationships between colleagues are always delicate. Even if you’re an adult, dating a coworker is often considered bad practice because a breakup can ruin the work atmosphere. Hyun Tak tells Hye Jin the story of two colleagues who dated at an academy and how their breakup made the work environment unbearable, leading to the academy’s downfall. His intention is clear: he’s trying to discourage Hye Jin from dating Joon Ho because he senses their chemistry. However, although Hye Jin insists that she separate her work and personal life, after questioning her feelings and trying to escape Joon Ho’s confession, they end up kissing.
Even though viewers were left shocked as usual the couple in K-dramas don’t reveal their romantic feelings until the show’s midway point, the previous confessions might suggest that Hye Jin and Joon Ho will bless the screen with more romantic scenes. as they try to hide their relationship from their colleagues. We’ll just have to wait until next week to find out!
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Javeria is a binge-watching expert who loves devouring entire K-dramas in one sitting. A good script, beautiful cinematography and a lack of clichés are the path to its heart. As a music fanatic, she listens to several artists from different genres, but believes that no one can surpass the self-producing idol group SEVENTEEN. You can talk to him on Instagram @javeriayousufs.
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