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. (Source: kisskh) ~~ 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) Edit Translation
- English
- 한국어
- 中文(简体)
- Français
- Native Title: 조폭인 내가 고등학생이 되었습니다
- Also Known As: Eu, um Gângster, Me Tornei um Estudante do Ensino Médio , I, a Gangster, Became a High Schooler , I, a Gangster, Became a Highschool Student , Jopokin Naega Godeunghaksaengi Doeeossseubnida , Бандит, ставший старшеклассником , 조폭인내가고등학생이되었습니다
- Screenwriter: Jung Da Hui
- Genres: Life, Youth, Fantasy
Cast & Credits
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![Yoon Chan Young in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama]( "Yoon Chan Young in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama")
Yoon Chan YoungSong I Heon | Kim Deuk PalMain Role -
![Bong Jae Hyun in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama]( "Bong Jae Hyun in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama")
Bong Jae HyunChoi Se KyungMain Role -
![Lee Seo Jin in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama]( "Lee Seo Jin in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama")
Lee Seo JinKim Deuk PalMain Role -
![Seo Tae Hwa in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama]( "Seo Tae Hwa in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama")
Seo Tae HwaChoi Myung Hyun [Se Kyung's father]Support Role -
![Won Tae Min in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama]( "Won Tae Min in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama")
Won Tae MinKim Dong Soo [Deuk Pal's subordinate]Support Role -
![Kim Se Won in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama]( "Kim Se Won in High School Return of a Gangster Korean Drama")
Kim Se WonPark Yeon Ji [Yi Heon & Se Kyung's friend]Support Role
Reviews
It certainly has interesting characters and exciting storyline.
Awesome characters, great story, great balance between drama and action, love the humour in the series.In my opinion it is a must watch.
The principal roles are perfectly cast.
Chang-Young is a brilliant actor, has been wonderful to see its growth and development as an actor. I loved the second chapter, so funny and interesting. Highly Recommended.
As painful as bullying can be, I feel that at the end of the series there will be a good message about tolerance, education and respect. ❤️
I'M ALL FOR IT WHEN THEY FIGHT BACK
going into this I didn't expect much after seeing the movie version because of the love I have for film version, I was a bit worried they'll drag the story and such but the first 2 episodes got me hooked immediatelythe bromance is definitely gonna be bromancing but I wish they kept the BL aspect of it , it would've made the story that much more interesting but oh well , we can't always get what we want
I'm so excited to see where the story goes so I'll update my review when I finished the entire series
UPDATE
I just finished the drama and it was PHENOMENAL, I'm definitely gonna be rewatching this one, it had everything I look for in a action/school drama
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