High School Return of a Gangster
Created by Lee Seong-taek, Ho Rol
A darkly comedic fantasy about a gangster's spirit inhabiting a suicidal teenager's body, blending revenge narrative with unexpected emotional bonds and redemptive second chances.
A spirit of a middle school dropout gangster who accidentally possesses an 18-year-old boy’s body who killed himself, goes back to high school to take a revenge against the bullies with his gangster skills and encounters unexpected relationship.
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Questions people ask
Is High School Return of a Gangster sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is High School Return of a Gangster violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Does High School Return of a Gangster leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is High School Return of a Gangster easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is High School Return of a Gangster scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
