Genres: Life, Youth, Fantasy

Kim Deuk Pal, a 47-year-old gangster and the second-in-command of his gang, has spent his life on the streets with no formal education. But deep down, he’s always nurtured a dream of attending university—a dream he’s been chasing against all odds. Struggling to hit the books while balancing his chaotic life, Deuk Pal feels like he’s fighting a losing battle. Until fate intervenes in the most unexpected way.

One fateful day, Deuk Pal stumbles upon a young man, Song Yi Heon, on the verge of taking his own life after enduring relentless bullying. In a surreal twist, Deuk Pal's spirit suddenly finds itself inside Yi Heon's 19-year-old body. Now living as a high school student, Deuk Pal is determined to give the bullies a taste of their own medicine. With the street smarts of a seasoned gangster and the physical vigor of a teenager, he dives headfirst into the treacherous social hierarchy of high school, ready to rewrite Yi Heon’s story.

As Deuk Pal battles bullies and navigates teenage drama, he unexpectedly forms a bond with Choi Se Kyung, the school’s model student. On the surface, Se Kyung has it all, but Deuk Pal soon discovers his friend harbors dark secrets—a victim of abuse at the hands of his father.

In a gripping blend of action, heart, and redemption, "Second Chances" explores how an old soul in a young body can teach life lessons to bullies, find friendship in unlikely places, and discover that every life—no matter how broken—deserves a fresh start. With fists ready and heart open, Deuk Pal is about to learn that real strength isn’t just about fighting—it’s about healing.

Tags: Censored Adaptation Of Same-sex Original Work, Gangster Male Lead, School Bullying, Unusual Friendship, Character Development,Reincarnation, Friendship, Body Swap, Physically Strong Male Lead,Emotionally Strong Male Lead

Adapted from the web novel "I, a Gangster, Became a High Schooler" (조폭인 내가 고등학생이 되었습니다) by Ho Rol (호롤).