High School Return of a Gangster TV Series (2024) – Watch Online, Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Platform, Trailer, Poster, Review
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High School Return of a Gangster TV Series Details
| Based on | I, A Gangster, Became a High Schooler by Horol |
| Original title | 조폭인 내가 고등학생이 되었습니다 |
| Also known as | I a Gangster Became a High Schooler, Jopogin naega, godeunghaksaengi doeeotseumnida, Chop’ogin naega, kodŭnghaksaengi toeŏtsŭmnida |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Genres | Fantasy, Teen drama, Action, Revenge |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Release date | May 29 – June 19, 2024 |
| Aired on | Wednesday |
| Running time | 55min |
| Age rating | 15+ |
| Starring | Yoon Chan-young, Bong Jae-hyun, Lee Seo-jin |
| Directed by | Lee Seong-taek |
| Written by | Jeong Da-hee |
| Produced by | Kim Mi-na |
| Executive producers | Bang Gwang-joon |
| Cinematography by | Lee Young-jin, Jeon Byung-moon |
| Edited by | Lee Soo-yong |
| Music by | Im Seung-yong |
| Opening theme | “Go” by Lucy |
| Original Network | Lifetime |
About High School Return of a Gangster TV Series
High School Return of a Gangster (Korean: 조폭인 내가 고등학생이 되었습니다) is a South Korean fantasy teen action television series starring Yoon Chan-young, Bong Jae-hyun and Lee Seo-jin. Based on the manhwa of the same Korean title by Horol.
It is also available for streaming on TVING, Wavve and Watcha in South Korea, and on Viu in selected regions.
High School Return of a Gangster was the top viewed drama on Viu in Thailand and Indonesia during its release.
Cast & Characters
Main Role
- Yoon Chan-young as Song Yi-heon / Kim Deuk-pal
- Song Yi-heon: A 19-year-old student who was bullied and attempted suicide. He is the illegitimate son of Chairman Bae, owner of a major construction company.
- Kim Deuk-pal: A 47-year-old gangster from the Chilsung Gang whose soul ends up in Yi-heon’s body. After learning about Yi-heon’s life, he decides to take revenge on the bullies and help him succeed academically.
- Bong Jae-hyun as Choi Se-kyung
The class president and perfect student who harbors a hidden side. He later forms a close friendship with Yi-heon. - Lee Seo-jin as Kim Deuk-pal (special appearance)
The original 47-year-old gangster before the soul-swap.
Support Role
People around Kim Deuk-pal
- Won Tae-min as Kim Dong-soo
Deuk-pal’s loyal right-hand man in the Chilsung Gang. - Ko Dong-ok as Jong Cheol
Member of the Chilsung Gang. - Lee Geung-young as Seo Chil-sung
Founder of the Chilsung Gang and Deuk-pal’s mentor.
People around Song Yi-heon
- Hwang Bo-ra as Lee Mi-kyung
Secretary to Chairman Bae, and caretaker of Yi-heon’s household. - Lee Hee-jin as Song Min-seo
Yi-heon’s mother, a former teen star raising him on her own.
People around Choi Se-kyung
- Seo Tae-hwa as Choi Myung-hyun
Se-kyung’s father, the Chief Prosecutor.
People from high school
- Joo Yoon-chan as Hong Jae-min
Classmate and former bully leader who later becomes Yi-heon’s friend. - Lee Jeong-han as Byeong-cheol
Classmate and one of the bullies who targeted Yi-heon. - Jung Ji-in as Kim Ye-ji
A girl from school who befriends Yi-heon.
Storyline
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.
High School Return of a Gangster Episodes
High School Return of a Gangster Release Date
It was aired on Lifetime from May 29 to June 19, 2024, every Wednesday at 14:00 (KST). The first two episodes premiered at CGV Theater and were released on February 22, 2024.
