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- Drama: High School Return of a Gangster (English title) / I, A Gangster, Became A High School Student (literal title)
- Revised romanization: Jokokin Naega Godeunghaksaengyi Dweeotseummida
- Hangul: 조폭인 내가 고등학생이 되었습니다
- Director: Lee Sung-Taek
- Writer: Horol (web novel), Jung Da-Hee
- Network: Wavve, TVING
- Episodes: 8
- Release Date: May 29 - June 19, 2024
- Runtime:
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©
Kim Deuk-Pal (Lee Seo-Jin) is a 47 year old gangster and he is the #2 guy in his gang. He doesn't have an educational background due to his poor parents, but he has a dream of attending a university. He has been studying to achieve his dream, but it's not easy. One day, Kim Deuk-Pal sees a young man Song Yi-Heon (Yoon Chan-Young) about to kill himself. At that time, Kim Deuk-Pal's spirit possesses the body of the suicidal 19 year old high school student. Kim Deuk-Pal soon learns that Song Yi-Heon is a victim of bullying, which has caused him to want to take his own life.
Now, Kim Deuk-Pal in the body of Song Yi-Heon, takes on the bullies to punish them and becomes friends with classmate Choi Se-Kyung (Bong Jae-Hyun). Choi Se-Kyung is a model student who appears to be in a perfect situation, but he suffers from domestic violence at home by his father.
Notes
- Based on web novel "Jokokin Naega Godeunghaksaengyi Dweeotseummida” by Horol (published November 7, 2021 - April 15, 2022 via Ridi Books).
Cast
Gangsters
Han Song High School
Choi Se-Kyung's Family
Song Yi-Heon's Group
OK Construction
Others
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