High School Return of a Gangster is a popular ongoing fantasy action K-drama starring Yoon Chan-Young. It debuted on May 29, 2024, on TVING and Wavve. Since the web series’ premiere, the audience has been eager to learn whether it is based on a manhwa or a webtoon. It is an adaptation of a manhwa that has also been released as a webtoon.
The series is an adaptation of a manhwa which has also been released as a webtoon. It depicts the fascinating story of a 47-year-old gangster, Kim Deuk-Pal. His spirit ends up possessing the body of a teenage high school student.
High School Return of a Gangster manhwa: How is it similar to the TVING K-drama?
High School Return of a Gangster has been adapted from a manhwa I, A Gangster, Became a High School Student by Horol. The manhwa centers around the fantasy story of Kim Deuk-Pal, a 47-year-old gangster who holds the second position in his gang. Due to poverty, he did not have much education. However, he desires to attend a university. He has been striving hard to accomplish his dream of going to a university, but it seems quite tough for him.
In the manhwa, Kim Deuk-Pal’s story takes a completely different turn on a fateful day. He meets a 19-year-old young boy, Song Yi-Heon, who is about to end his own life. At that moment, somehow, the spirit of gangster Kim Deuk-Pal ends up possessing the body of the suicidal young boy. As his spirit starts to live inside Song Yi-Heon’s body, he realizes that he has been getting bullied quite severely. This has led to his decision to end his life.
Thus, Kim Deuk-Pal’s spirit takes it upon himself to punish those bullying Song Yi-Heon. He also becomes close friends with a model student in the class, Choi Se-Kyung, who is a victim of domestic violence.
The K-drama High School Return of a Gangster closely follows the story of the manhwa. It also revolves around a gangster, Kim Deuk-Pal, who also wants to attend college. The character then goes on to possess the body of a 19-year-old outcast student. The story unfolds as the gangster’s spirit begins to take down the bullies. Thus, the manhwa and the TVING series are quite similar.
High School Return of a Gangster stars Yoon Chan-Young, Lee Seo-Jin and Bong Jae-Hyun as the lead characters. Viewers can watch the K-drama on TVING and Wavve.
