“The Midnight Romance in Hagwon” Issues Apology after Viewers Point Out the DUI Scene
The tvN K-drama The Midnight Romance in Hagwon has responded to the criticism regarding a controversial scene on the recently released episode. In the recently released fourth episode of The Midnight Romance in Hagwon, main lead Jung Ryeo Won’s character Seo Hye Jin was seen having a drink with her fellow academy instructor Nam Cheong Mi, played by So Ju Yeon. Afterward, she was seen returning to the academy and had a joint practice lecture with Lee Jun Ho played by Wi Ha Joon. She then drove the car with Lee Jun Ho. Right after the broadcast, viewers criticized the controversial scene. The K-drama portrayed Seo Hye Jin was under the influence of alcohol and still drove her car only a few hours after drinking. On May 21, CJ ENM shared their official statement, “We recognize the problem of the scene right after the broadcast. We already deleted this scene in the VOD service and for the rerun of the K-drama. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the inconsiderate scene. We will pay more …