On June 18 KST, Good Data Corporation, a leading institution in K-content competitiveness analysis, announced the results for TV-OTT performer trending in the second week of June through its official platform, FUNdex. Jung Ryeo Won secured the top spot for the second consecutive week among all performers in both drama and non-drama categories.
Jung Ryeo Won stars as Seo Hye Jin in tvN's weekend drama 'The Midnight Romance in Hagwon'. Her portrayal of a star lecturer, combined with the irresistible charm of first love, has captivated audiences. As the series reaches its midpoint, the romance between the two main characters intensifies, and the conflicts surrounding the Daechi-dong academy district escalate.
In particular, the 11th episode, which aired on June 15, showcased Jung Ryeo Won's remarkable performance during a heated debate with Wi Ha Joon. Her ability to convey a wide range of emotions—from gently persuading to explosively expressing anger—was highlighted by her impressive dialogue delivery.
Additionally, unaired footage of Jung Ryeo Won's lecture scene has gone viral online, evoking nostalgic reactions such as "This brings back PTSD from my exam days." Following the first broadcast, "Jung Ryeo-won watch" appeared as an autocomplete search term on portal sites, indicating the high interest in her realistic office looks.
'The Midnight Romance in Hagwon' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM KST.
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I love seeing this happen. Someone coming in and nailing the role and getting the spotlight. Sometimes it only takes that ONE role to launch you into it.
Hopefully, she can keep riding the wave and keep nailing her roles. I wish her the best!