Overview: “High School Return of a Gangster” Kdrama (also known as “A Gangster Became A High School Student”) is a Watcha, Wavve & TVING original drama series that released on May 29, 2024, and starring Yoon Chang Young, Bong Jae Hyun and Lee Seo Jin. It will tell the story of a gangster whose soul gets possessed by that of a 19 year-old high school student.
| Genre | Youth, Fantasy |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Watch Online* | TVING, Wavve, Viu |
| Director | Lee Seong Taek |
| Scriptwriter | Jeong Da Hee |
| Air Time & Schedule | Wednesday at 2:00 PM (KST) |
Synopsis
“High School Return of a Gangster” Korean drama tells the story of 47-year-old, Kim Deuk Pal who is a gangster and the second-in-command of his gang. He dreams of going to university, even though he didn’t get an education because his family was poor. He tries to study but now it’s not easy for him.
One day, he sees a 19-year-old student named Song Yi Heon trying to kill himself. Deuk Pal’s spirit enters Yi Heon’s body. He finds out Yi Heon is bullied, which made him suicidal. Now in Yi Heon’s body, Deuk Pal fights the bullies and becomes friends with Choi Se Kyung, a top student who secretly suffers from his father’s abuse at home.
Main Cast & Characters
- Yoon Chan Young as Song Yi Heon / Kim Deuk Pal
- Bong Jae Hyun as Choi Se Kyung
- Lee Seo Jin as Kim Deuk Pal
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- The drama is based on web novel “Jokokin Naega Godeunghaksaengyi Dweeotseummida” by Horol
- Yoon Chan Young earlier starred in Korean drama “Delivery Man” (2023).
- Bong Jae Hyun earlier appeared in Korean drama “Twinkling Watermelon” (2023).
- Lee Seo Jin earlier starred in Korean drama “Behind Every Star” (2022).
- The first two episodes of “High School Return of a Gangster” premiered at CGV Theater and were released on February 22, 2024.
Trailers & Clips
*Drama is subject to regional availability.