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"High School Return of a Gangster" (2024) is a thrilling, heartwarming K-drama that earns a perfect 10/10. This series masterfully blends action, drama, and comedy, following a former gangster returning to high school, a unique premise executed brilliantly. The writing is sharp with witty dialogue and unexpected twists. The lead actor's nuanced performance and the strong supporting cast create genuine and engaging relationships. Top-notch cinematography and a well-curated soundtrack enhance the viewing experience. Exploring themes of redemption and identity, this show is both entertaining and meaningful. A must-watch hit of 2024!

Keeps you on edge, interesting and suspenseful, witty yet dramatic scenes. Love it, should definitely give it a watch if you love action and teen dramas. I love how the story line and plot actually keeps the audience engaged. A few plot twists and at times unpredictable. I like the dialogue between the two main characters; the guy who plays the gangster and the boy whose body he takes over. I don't want to spoil the show or the ending so I won't comment on the outcome. The show never gets boring and keeps your attention. I love the friendship that is developed between the protagonist and antagonist.

This was a masterpiece of drama. Awesome characters, amazing story, great balance of drama and action, and I enjoy the humour in the series. This show deserves more accolades than it receives. This series wonderfully balances action, drama, and comedy by following a former mobster returning to high school, a unique premise done brilliantly. It's simple, but the performance is excellent. I'm impressed by the delivery. Particularly, episode 8 made me cry in a variety of areas that I enjoy. This show is both fun and serious, focusing on themes of redemption and identity. 2024's must-see hit! Also, yes. Korean writers are among the best.

I am a fan of the reincarnation/returning to the past genre? Something like that. I would definitely recommend this drama as a drama lover. The story raised may be quite marketable. But the drama execution gets maximum results. This drama is very fresh, funny, lots of action and fighting scenes, very strong friendship, regret, apology at the end. Apart from the story, I am very satisfied with the acting of all the actors, both main and side actors. I even cried at certain times because they delivered the right emotions in each scene. However, there are still several questions in my mind regarding the continuation of the story of the side characters in this drama. I hope there will be a continuation season 2.

This is such a great show. It is about learning to find your voice, seeking redemption, having the courage to do the right thing, and the power of friendship.

It is only 8 episodes but it packs a lot in within those 8 episodes. The middle-aged mobster taking over a kid's body made for so many light-hearted moments, but then it would turn achingly sweet when he would protect his classmates in ways no other teenager could. It is so full of heart.

Trigger warnings - there is some bullying and a suicide attempt, but this story is so much more about hope and 2nd chances then it is about anything else.

It is so worth your time.