Wi Ha Joon can't help but praise his "The Midnight Romance in Hagwon" co-star Jung Ryeo Won for her stunning visuals.

During their appearance on Jo Hyun Ah's YouTube show, the lead stars shared their experiences and thoughts about melodrama.

In the interview obtained by a news outlet, Wi Ha Joon confessed that he was thrilled to be part of "The Midnight Romance in Hagwon," especially when he found out that he would work alongside Jung Ryeo Won.

When asked about his working relationship with the 43-year-old beauty, especially during their romantic scenes, the actor got honest and revealed feeling joy and excitement.

"Honestly, I got butterflies whenever she was around. She's so pretty."

Wi Ha Joon further explained that besides the actress' top-tier visuals, the storyline also gave him "little butterflies" in his stomach, which meant a mix of excitement and nervousness, but in a good way.

"There's something about reading with her that gives me those little butterflies. When we filmed that one scene, it felt like the background music was playing, and I felt weak in the knees."

The same goes for Jung Ryeo Won, who also expressed feeling the same emotion, especially upon reading the script.

"I actually felt like I could actually hear the background music when I was filming that scene. I was just so excited."

'The Midnight Romance in Hagwon' Release Date, Where to Watch

One of the new K-dramas premiering this May, "The Midnight Romance in Hagwon," depicts the story of an older woman who fell in love with a younger man.

Set in Daechi, an affluent neighborhood in Gangnam district, which is considered the Mecca of private education in Korea, academy teacher Seo Hye Jin, played by Jung Ryeo Won, is dedicated to helping her students gain admission to prestigious universities; this includes Lee Joon Ho, portrayed by Wi Ha Joon.

Years later, Lee Joon Ho left his position at the private company and returned to Daechi as a rookie instructor.

Here, he was reunited with his former teacher and his first love, Seo Hye Jin.

Apart from viewers witnessing the on-screen chemistry of Wi Ha Joon and Jung Ryeo Won, "The Midnight Romance in Hagwon" cast also includes So Ju Yeon as fellow teacher Nam Cheong Mi and Kim Jong Tae as school director Kim Hyun Tak.

Set to premiere on May 11 at 9:20 p.m. KST, "The Midnight Romance in Hagwon" is helmed by director Ahn Pan Seok of "Something in the Rain."

Interestingly, Wi Ha Joon and Jung Ryeo Won's new drama is TVN's follow-up to "Queen of Tears."

Other than TVN, viewers could stream the series through TVING and Viki.

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Written by Geca Flores