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Hey, Lee Heon.

Trying to act tough this year? Just beg me like before.

Just say you don't wanna get beaten. That's more like you.

I'm not going down that easily.

I'm Kim Deuk Pal! The number two in line to Chilseong gang!

That's more like it.

- Stupid freak. - Let's get out of here.

What? You're back?

Please don't do anything with my body.

You're already a dead person.

Which means if your soul leaves, I'll be dead too.

So just leave me alone. That's all I want.

Hey.

Really? That all you have to say? I saved your life!

What'd you want? I don't know how to get out!

I'm stuck in your body until I leave!

Don't worry. I'll do my best at school.

Look, I'm good at fighting, alright? It's just that I...

I have to pay back Hong Jae Min for what he did!

I... I'm just not used to being in your body yet!

About your grades.

I-I'll make sure you get into college!

I'll make friends and look after your mom!

That's not gonna change my life at all.

It's all useless.

Just you watch!

The Kim Deuk Pal version of Song Lee Heon is gonna be cool!

And one day when you come back, you can live your life...

Is this a dream?

Get up. Let's get you to the clinic.

I don't need to see the nurse, OK?

Not the nurse's office, the school clinic.

Look...

you're bleeding.

If you go to class like that,

you'll be a pariah like last year.

Alright. Let's go.

Looks like there's no one here.

He is probably out to lunch.

Let's take a look.

- Shouldn't you be...? - It's homeroom time.

The teacher said it was OK, if I studied on my own.

So, why did you attack Hong Jae Min?

You must have known you couldn't win.

Who knew this body would be so slow?

Easy, will you?!

- Thought you didn't need it. - It's just embarrassing.

Yeah? Getting hit by kids and going to the nurse.

In the military these wouldn't be considered wounds.

They'll throw some iodine on it, and you go about your day.

You'll see when you're there.

You didn't go to the military.

Well, I got an exemption.

I was the only son in three generations.

Three generations?

I'm only kidding.

Yeah...

You laugh.

- Huh? - Tell me.

Why'd you pretend not to know me at the store?

I didn't recognize you.

Your hair. So short.

You've changed, Lee Heon.

We were together every day.

First time I've seen you smile.

We were...

best friends.

Choi Sae Gyeong. I saw that name on the tablet.

And he's in the same class.

We were best friends? That's important info, Lee Heon.

Could've let me know!

Why didn't you write it down, lil' bastard?

Now, what do I say?

C'mon, think of something! Fast! Think!

I have amnesia!

- What? - I had an accident.

I hurt my head.

How can you not...

remember me?

You'd sleep at my house, we'd study together, we'd travel.

You said you considered my parents your parents!

I guess, we... can't be friends anymore.

Yeah...

I don't remember much or anything.

But, nice to meet you, my friend.

And I hope we'll see more of each other!

Dude, we were never friends.

Nah. You threatened me.

I said it just to see what you'd say.

One rainy day,

you came and said that if I didn't do what you wanted,

you'd expose my "true nature" to everyone.

Is he talking about the day Lee Heon fell from the bridge?

Did I meet this kid on that day?

I'm not exactly sure

what you thought my "true nature" was.

But I know Song Lee Heon's "true nature" better than anyone.

Because Song Lee Heon had been stalking me for almost two years.

I was watching him because I wanted to be his friend.

Then Hong Jae Min started calling me a stalker.

And that's what I became.

Now, everyone at school either avoids me

or talks behind my back.

I wasn't stalking you.

See? You know!

Look, don't try to fool me

with your little memory-loss amnesia story.

Your face, your height. I mean, you look exactly the same.

So, I get that people haven't caught on.

But the way you talk, your laugh, your vibe -

everything is totally different.

It's like you're someone else.

Those eyes of his. That piercing gaze.

Penetrating below the surface but still guarding his own secrets.

He's not gonna back down easily.

Beware of this kid. He's dangerous.

You... are not Lee Heon.

HIGH SCHOOL RETURN OF A GANGSTER

Who do you think I am if I'm not Song Lee Heon?

You could be his twin or his cousin.

Or just someone who looks like him, like a doppelganger.

A doppelganger, huh?

Are you kidding me here?

People change, especially after trauma.

People don't change much, no matter what.

Everybody changes, OK?

You'll know when you are my age.

So we're not the same age?

My parents

made a mistake on my birth certificate.

My personality, the way I talk, walk and laugh.

Have you ever thought those might be your perception?

Let's forget it. We're high school seniors.

We shouldn't waste our time on anything but studying.

We have college to think about. And our futures.

He must have taken speech lessons during vacation.

He sounded hella smooth.

Hey! You see him?

- The punk kicked your knee and got outta your grip. - That was him, man?

Nah, I slipped, that's all.

Yeah, something like that could happen.

What's the big deal?

Look, here's the deal:

When he wakes up, he'll come to his senses

and remember his place.

Your seat is the 2nd, row 2. That one over there.

Hong Jae Min left already. His bag is gone.

You'll be OK.

I didn't ask.

What's wrong with him?

What's his deal?

I'm out of ink.

We have to go to the stationery store.

Yeah. I only have two days left in my planner.

- Wanna come? - Sure!

Excuse me.

Can you... get planners

and other little knick knacks at the supply store?

If you mean at the stationery store, then yes.

Can I join you on your trip to the supply store?

Oh, he's so weird.

Cool!

- What is it? It's so cold! - It's like freezing!

What is with this wind?

Us?

- Really? - Go?

- For us? - Is he telling us to get in?

Go! Go! Go!

Wow! Cool!

OK, so... Are you hungry?

What's your favorite restaurant?

I can't decide!

Everything looks so good!

Can I order for us?

Excuse me!

Hope he knows what he's doing!

I'll take everything from here to there!

Hey! It's a rice cake place, so order some! Not just toppings!

- Sorry! - We'll need another minute!

I mean, I... want you to have the best stuff.

That's all.

OK, OK.

That one.

And number 7, too!

This tastes so good.

- Water, please. - Pass to me when you're done.

Thank you.

What's wrong? Not hungry?

I'm already full. You girls enjoy!

OK!

So yummy, right?

So amazing!

Hey! Where are you going?

- The restroom. - OK.

But next time, I have to try the fried squid.

- Oh yeah, definitely. - Yeah, it's delicious.

Oh, that one's so good, right?

- Wow! Look at that! - Cool!

Now you're really prepared!

- Very nice. - Yeah.

Well, that's a lot of pens, isn't it?

So, are these marker pens?

Hey! You know what kind of pens the Avengers use?

What kind?

Wolverine!

Song Lee Heon! So funny!

Where's your target university?

You didn't put down your major.

Oh, I haven't really decided that yet.

If I don't set a goal my career counselor yells at me.

- You have to. - Is that so?

I'll have to decide, then.

No PS time? What about that?

P... S...?

Right. I'll do that.

- What does "PS time" mean? - Hey! Student prez!

I was president last year. Why do you keep calling me that?

You're our class president this year.

Class president, student president.

So, hey, what does "PS time" mean?

He is not gonna let this go.

Well...

It's pure study time.

Of course Lee Heon knows what it means.

Why are you being so serious?

Right? It's impossible not to know.

But it's weird.

I have this strange feeling like he really doesn't know.

Oh, of course he knows! He must, right?

So... what were you all talking about?

We went to the stationery store yesterday.

Then we hung out with Lee Heon.

Lee Heon! Hanging out with people now!

Last night he took us to dinner.

And when we said we'd take a cab home...

Girls shouldn't take cabs this late.

It's OK. We don't mind.

Get in. Your folks will worry.

At first, we thought he was kinda gloomy and dark.

But he was just really cool and mature.

- Yeah. -Totally!

This one's so cool!

Oh, I love this color!

Full marks!

Wow! Wow! Wow! No way!

Wow! Song Lee Heon!

I hardly recognize you from last year!

Did you receive special training over the break?

And your hair is much neater than it did last year!

I have heard

a really good student is

the result of an even better teacher!

I have to say, sir.

- This is all thanks to your kind teachings. - Really?

You're just flattering me now!

- All thanks to me? - Absolutely!

Ah, very good! Very good!

OK, you're done. You can go!

OK! Thank you, sir!

Yup! OK, Lee Seong Min! You're up!

FACULTY ROOM

Let go of me! Stop!

My wrist!

What did you come here for?

I came over to sign documents.

I'm sending you overseas to study. OK?

So that's why you're here today.

Trying to put a leash on me?

Basically. Now let me ask you something.

Why are you spending so much money?

Why? Is that what the Chairman said?

Ha! Man, he is so petty...

- What? - You heard what I said.

His mistress gets whatever she wants.

But then he complains about a few bucks.

You at least used to pretend like you were scared, kid!

But not anymore, huh?

You decided to just go crazy, huh?

If I did decide to go crazy,

you wouldn't know how to handle it.

How dare you talk like that to the one who raised you, brat?

What? You raised him?

The Chairman's wife is in bad shape.

If she dies, my mother might become the Chairman's new wife.

Getting a little nervous?

Listen carefully.

If you wanna keep this up, you can do so.

And I'll just continue playing the good son.

Or I could hold a press conference

and show the reporters the paternity test results.

Look here.

I will decide where I'm going to be.

Is that clear?

Now, if I catch you skulking around this campus one more time

that will be you.

He won't get away with this.

You specialize in this kind of thing.

I'll get my men ready.

NIGHT SELF-STUDY SESSION

Of all people do you really need to sit next to me?

The teacher told us to sit closer together since there are less of us here.

Why? Got a problem?

The teacher?

Why make the explanation so complicated?

- Just solve it using absolute value. - I didn't ask you, OK?

Did you not hear me?

X-axis meets two dots, A, B.

Coordinates of the ratio between the points alpha and beta, respectively.

The two distances can be obtained

by subtracting the smaller number from the larger one.

Alpha plus B is six.

Alpha times beta is K minus 3 is zero.

So the real number was not K but 10. Alright?

Tell me what is your actual name?

Bastard!

That's why he wanted to stay for the night session!

- Song Lee Heon! - Yeah, right!

That's right, I'm Song Lee Heon.

- That happens to be my name. - Beep! Wrong.

The real Song Lee Heon

would not be looking at me like that.

Hey, Lee Heon!

You're wanted in the career counseling room.

I'm here anytime you need help, OK?

Good luck with the counseling session. I'll be waiting.

Should I bury this guy?

Weird. None of the other students care

whether Lee Heon's changed or not.

So why is Choi Sae Gyeong so obsessed with him?

You threatened me.

You came and said that if I didn't do what you wanted,

you'd expose my "true nature" to everyone.

What was he talking about anyway? What "true nature"?

Are you listening?

Yes, ma'am. Please continue.

Your junior year grades aren't bad.

If you keep them up,

you'll definitely be able to get into a college in Seoul.

Why didn't you write your desired university and major?

Well, which majors

are most popular with kids these days?

Well, you can't just follow your friends.

You need to have a goal.

It'll give you motivation to study and give you a sense of accomplishment.

Yeah.

Well, I'll think about it.

Well, that's the only issue I can see.

Oh, your teachers have mentioned a difficulty in making friends.

Any problems? Anything you'd like to tell me?

Oh, that. Well, I guess I'm just kinda introverted.

If that was it, they wouldn't write this much.

OK, you can go. Prepare well for your upcoming mock exam.

Also start thinking about

where you'd like to go and what major.

Your future depends on it.

Yes, ma'am.

No matter where I look

I can't figure out what his dreams are.

Even if I knew what they were,

would he achieve them with these grades?

That's not gonna change my life at all.

It's all useless.

The kid gets bullied and avoids everyone.

Forget about getting revenge.

Then there's Lee Mi Kyung and Choi Sae Gyeong.

Nothing's going as planned.

Inequality. Seven out of nine.

I'm here anytime you need help, OK? I'll be waiting.

Solve it for me.

Thanks, man. Good night.

He should at least try to act like Song Lee Heon.

Please help me. You've got to.

Only you know how to do it.

- No. - If you don't...

I'll reveal your true nature to everybody.

What is it you're trying to say?

That day was...

a lie!

Let's get some soju later!

Good idea!

Hey there, kids.

Go easy on him.

Kid, huh?

I guess

that makes you a little embryo floating around mommy's belly!

Maybe I'll cut your fingers off

and use them to shove your intestines into your...

- Hey you! Let him go! - Bastard!

Whoa, whoa!

Dong Soo gang? That's a new one.

How do you know about that?

Do you know who you're talking to?!

I'm Chilseong gang number two. Kim Deuk Pal.

When I was around, it was only the Chilseong gang,

Sang Do gang and Rotari gang.

Now there's the Dong Soo gang.

- Must be hard to make a living. - Yeah, that's right.

Bribe money is half what it used to be. It's hard to survive.

"When you were around"! What do you know about it?

Here's some words to the wise:

If you gonna survive and live to a ripe old age,

it's much safer to have some manners.

You get in less trouble.

You OK? You OK, man?

That's alright.

- Have a nice day, sir! - Have a nice day, sir!

- What just happened? - You wanna be gangsters, bastards. Come here!

Get it through your heads, or next time...

- Hello, sir! - Baby gangsters here!

- They wanna be one of us! - Hello! Hello!

Neighborhood kids, pretty tough. You show 'em the ropes.

- Sure. - Yes, sir.

But a guy was just here.

Name was Deuk Pal.

Said he was Chilseong gang's number two.

- Deuk Pal didn't have a son? - Oh, yeah.

If he were his son, it'd make sense.

Hey, you gotta be married to have a kid.

Deuk Pal wasn't married!

- Hello, sir! - Hello, sir!

Um, sir, we met this crazy kid.

Said he was Deuk Pal from the Chilseong gang.

That's right. Should we get him?

Talking about a kid here!

Even if Chilseong gang split up, it's where we came from.

If Deuk Pal were still alive...

he'd be our No. 1.

- Don't mess with his legacy. - Understood.

- Good night, sir! - Keep an eye on the kids. I mean it!

- Hey, how old you guys are? - 19, sir!

Man, you're just babies, aren't you?

Lee Heon! Your friend is here!

How did you find out where I live?

Your school records.

A hardworking student has access and privileges.

I found it in the faculty room.

Why are you here?

- To help you study, of course. - I know how to study. Leave.

You have mock exams coming up, don't you?

You're gonna need help.

- No! - Ma'am, please! Oh, God!

- I'll be fine! - Not again.

Go upstairs, it's the first door on the left.

Just wait for a bit.

- Come on! - Help her up!

Here we go.

I'm fine.

What are you doing?

You didn't come here to help me study.

You came here

'cause you think I have Lee Heon hidden somewhere.

Where is he?

There once was a man who fed a mouse.

He fed him food and then his own fingernails.

One day...

the mouse...

turned into the man and no one could tell the difference!

You're really obsessed.

- You care a lot about my past self! - Past self?

OK. I'd like to talk to your past self.

Not the present one.

OK then, talk.

Do you like school that much?

Is that why you stole someone's life?

This is really distracting.

I think it's better if I study alone.

If you really are Song Lee Heon then prove it.

What did you do to him? You killed him?

Why are you so obsessed with Song Lee Heon? Tell me.

Did something happen on that day that I can't remember?

What did you do to Song Lee Heon?

I'm just bothered that you have everything that's his!

And now you're fooling everyone.

It's like he has disappeared into thin air, and nobody cares!

I just can't watch you do this.

Why didn't you help him earlier?

Before he jumped off that bridge?

Jumped off?

After...

he met with you.

Then Song Lee Heon...?

- Please let me help you, madam. - Let's go! No!

Get away from me!

I wanna go out and have a drink, OK?

Please, let me help you, madam.

Let go!

You ordered them to take the alcohol out of the house!

You're just as bad as your father!

She's like this every day!

There are plenty of good things other than alcohol.

Can I just drink and forget it all?

Why won't you let me do that? Why can't I?

Why?

You've ruined my life! This is all because of you!

Why were you even born? Look what you've done to me!

I could've been an actress! I could've had a happy life!

I could've been what I wanted to be!

Now look at me! I'm a nobody!

It's not too late. You can still do it.

Really.

You could be happy.

I'll change and then we can go.

I'll take you home.

Hey, Choi Sae Gyeong!

Yeah? What?

Why don't we go get some fresh air?

Usually, students relieve their stress going to karaoke,

movies, VR rooms, sometimes escape rooms.

You don't, huh?

- I... - Let's listen to music first.

Then we'll talk some more.

Why do you try so hard?

With Hong Jae Min and with Lee Heon's mother, too?

You could just turn your back and ignore them.

If we don't do anything

bad people'll continue to get the upper hand

and everything will just get worse.

That's how the world works.

I don't think the world will become better because of that.

I disagree.

I think we should do something about it.

Don't you want the world to be a better place?

What if you get married and have children?

Children, huh?

Sure.

You'll understand when you reach my age.

Sure, life just keeps on flowing.

Even though you keep clinging onto it stubbornly.

But still...

you don't stop fighting.

So tell me, how old are you, anyway?

I'm older than you.

DAD

How do you know this place? You here a lot?

Sometimes. When I'm anxious.

Sorry, I lost track of time.

At my friend's place.

Yes, I promise I'll be back before curfew.

My dad.

He'd sure freak out if he knew I was listening to music.

In the eyes of your parents you're still just a child.

C'mon, let's go.

Finish what you were gonna say.

What happened to Lee Heon?

Is he dead?

That strand of hair you found earlier. Did you take it?

Get it tested.

Then you'll know if I'm the real man or the mouse.

I'll get you all the documents you need.

Leave it alone, OK?

I've got a lot going on right now.

I've got Jae Min to deal with, my family problems, studying.

Don't add to the pile.

Cool?

So, who's this friend? Where does he live?

40 minutes away from school by car, all the way downtown?

There's a location tracker on your phone.

I knew you'd lie so I had it installed a long time ago.

So, what were you doing that you had to lie about it?

I just went downtown to listen to music.

That's all, I swear.

Who is your friend?

Song Lee Heon.

- He's my classmate. - Is he a good kid?

Yeah, he studies hard.

Listen. I'm a prosecutor. You're Choi Myeong Hyeon's son!

Yes. I know.

OK.

Don't ever lie to me again, you hear?

Yes.

You see? Huh?! There!

This happened for one reason: because you don't listen to me!

Well, well, let's not make a big fuss now.

Give me all your numbers.

- And we can make appointments. - Oh, Lee Heon.

You think you're pretty cool.

But I've got a video that shows what a loser you really are.

Care to watch?

Funny, right? What do you think?

Entertaining?

Hey!

- Hey! You psycho! - All...

Of. You. Listen.

If you get close to the dark, you become dark.

I'm afraid the other kids might imitate your behavior.

Damn it!

What? You didn't get enough before?

We'll just see who's gonna get beaten.

Who punches first, I wonder?

Maybe you should?

I wouldn't wanna make the first move on you babies.

Oh, you bluffing again?!

Whoa...!

You OK?

What was that?

You put your hands on me first!

And I didn't hit you.

- That was a reflex. - What did you say?

Get him, will you!

You step back.

There you go.

I gotta say - good shot!

What happened to you, punk?

You have a bad memory, don'tcha?

I told you, I fell off the bridge

and hit my head on the pavement.

People change... when they go through trauma.

- You know what I mean? - What are you saying!

- You talk too much. - Son of a...!

Oh, sorry!

Let's see this through.

Don't want to disappoint Lee Heon.

What the hell are you saying?

Are you a gangster?

You guessed right!

I'm Chilseong's number two. Kim Deuk Pal.