
Kim Deuk Pal, a 47-year-old gangster and #2 in his gang, dreams of attending university despite his lack of education. After encountering a suicidal high school student, Song Yi Heon, Deuk Pal's spirit possesses Yi Heon's body. Deuk Pal learns that Yi Heon is bullied, leading him to seek revenge on the bullies. In Yi Heon's body, Deuk Pal befriends classmate Choi Se Kyung, a model student hiding his own struggles with domestic violence. ~~ Adapted from the web novel "I, a Gangster, Became a High Schooler" (조폭인 내가 고등학생이 되었습니다) by Ho Rol (호롤). ~~ Release Dates: Feb 22, 2024 (Ep. 1-2 Special screening) || May 29, 2024 (Online)
Synopsis: MyDramaList
High School Return of a Gangster is a Korean drama from 2024 that aired on TVING, with 8 episodes. It mixes life, youth and fantasy. It stars Yoon Chan Young and Bong Jae Hyun. Its story tags include Gangster Male Lead, School Bullying and Censored Adaptation of Same-sex Original Work. If you enjoyed it, try Begins Youth or Boyhood.
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