Fans of the popular drama High School Return of a Gangster (2024) can watch it on VIU. This show tells the intriguing story of Kim Deul Pak, a gangster whose soul enters the body of a high school student, Song Yi Heon. As the drama approaches its finale, it has blessed us with five remarkable soundtracks that perfectly accompany its gripping scenes. Below is a detailed look at each song and its lyrics.
1. “GO” by LUCY
Released on May 29, 2024, “GO” by LUCY is an upbeat song that often plays during scenes of Song Yi Heon (Yoon Chan Young) navigating his high school life with enthusiasm. The energetic rhythm perfectly captures the spirit of youth and determination.
Lyrics:
Sijakdoego isseo
Dugeundaeneun maeumi
Jigeum yeogi neukkyeojigo isseo
Seuchineun is so pretentious
Deullyeon moksori
Dasi nareul kkaewojugo isseo
Ajigeun uriui bami
Eodupgo gireodo
Balge binnadeon sunganui kkumcheoreom
Dallyeoga jigeum
Balgiri danneun daero
Sumaneun mureumpyo kkeute ojik hana
I’m ready to go gidaryeoon taiming
Nan maeumi ganeun daero
Sonkkeuchi garikin banghyangeul ttara
I’m ready to go jeoldae meomchuji ana
Nan nareul mot igyeo
Malhaewatdeon naui
Jinan sigan modu ichyeojyeo
Kkeuchi boiji anneun
Bitalgiriljirado
Buseojiji anneun hanaui dolcheoreom
Dallyeoga jigeum
Balgiri danneun daero
Sumaneun mureumpyo kkeute ojik hana
I’m ready to go gidaryeoon taiming
Nan maeumi ganeun daero
Sonkkeuchi garikin banghyangeul ttara
I’m ready to go jeoldae meomchuji ana
Geujeo mitgo ganeun geoya
Jasinhal su isseo nan
Kkaeeona tie
Sangcheoreul teoreonaego
Chagaun sesange mureup kkulchi ana
I’m ready to go ullyeo peojineun sain
Nan naega baraneun daero
Han georeum du georeum dallyeoganeun geoya
I’m ready to go jigeum i sungan sijak
2. “Mayday” by Ji Young Hoon
“Mayday” by Ji Young Hoon, also released on May 29, 2024, is a powerful anthem that underscores the intense moments when Kim Deuk Pal (Lee Seo Jin) fights for justice on behalf of Song Yi Heon. The song’s dramatic tones amplify the gravity of these scenes.
Lyrics:
Gochin i sesang soge
Na holro boryojin deut
Modeun ge natsson i bame
Bogjabhan nae meorissog
Amuri kkaewobwado
Anha boijil fire (Fade out)
Ongkyoborin sigonggan
Modeun ge dalrajosso
Yego opsi chajaon new destiny
Miro soge gacho
Momburim chobwado
Can’t find my way
Shout it out Shout it out
Irona tie
Keuge soricho
And harureul sanda haedo
Nae modeungol da donjil tenikka
Mayday
Take me to paradise
Mayday
Unmyong soge nal chaja
Jo haneure kkeutkkaji nan taolra
I burn again Oh
Mayday
Take me to paradise
Mayday
Hondon SOGE paradigm
I sesange kkeutkkaji nan dalryoga
I run again Oh
Every night bulkkochorom
Budicho odirado
Pogiran opsso I’m going crazy
Duryoum ttawin boryo
On momi busojodo
Rush like a dynamite
Shout it out Shout
Irona tie
Keuge soricho
And harureul sanda haedo
Nae modeungol da donjil tenikka (Yeah)
Mayday
Take me to paradise
Mayday
Unmyong soge nal chaja
Jo haneure kkeutkkaji nan taolra
I burn again Oh
Mayday
Take me to paradise
Mayday
Hondon SOGE paradigm
I sesange kkeutkkaji nan dalryoga
I run again Oh
Live to die
Die to live
Live to die
Die to live
Time has come gotong soge
Iroborin nareul chaja
Han goreum do
Naedidyo iroke
I’ll never give up
Nan ties Taeona
Take me to paradise
Unmyong soge nal chaja
Jo haneure kkeutkkaji nan taolra
I burn again Oh
Mayday
Take me to paradise
Mayday
Hondon SOGE paradigm
I sesange kkeutkkaji nan dalryoga
I run again Oh
Mayday
3. “My Friend” by Kim Young Geun
“My Friend,” released on June 5, 2024, and performed by Kim Young Geun, captures the essence of friendship between Song Yi Heon and Choi Se Kyung (Bong Jae Hyun). Its heartwarming lyrics and gentle melody create the perfect backdrop for their touching moments.
Lyrics:
Jichin nae haru
Geu kkeute nal gidarineun
Byeonhameomneun neoui miso
Naemineun sone
Honjayeotdeon naui mami
Geujeseoya unne
Amu mal nanuji anado
Pyeonanhaejineun geon
Oraen bami gidaryeoon geu sesangi
Baro jigeum uriigie
My friend naege gidae swiryeom
My friend amu geokjeong malgo
Eonjena neoui pyeoni doeeojulge
Byeonchi anneun yaksok
Byeonchi anneun mideumeuro
Muttukttuki bureuneun naui ireum soge
Geu eolmana maneun mami damgyeonneunji
Ijeya kkaedatge doen geoya
My friend naege gidae swiryeom
My friend amu geokjeong malgo
Eonjena neoui pyeoni doeeojulge
Byeonchi anneun yaksok
Byeonchi anneun mideumeuro
Gin sigani heulleodo
Jigeum i gieogeun
Gyeolko baraeji aneul teni
Neoui modeun seulpeum soge
Neoui modeun gippeum soge
Yeongwonhi naega hamkke isseul geoya
Bayeonchi anneun yaksok
Byeonchi anneun mideumeuro
4. “My Old Photobook” by Tejong
Released on June 5, 2024, “My Old Photobook” by Tejong is a nostalgic track that reflects on Kim Deuk Pal’s past with the Chilsung Gang members. The song’s sentimental rhythm evokes memories and emotions from days gone by.
Lyrics:
Monji ssaein jasanchop soge
Jogeun nae kkum
Geu maeum tie ttoolryo
Doraboneun salmi cholkkire
Huhwe ssain geurimja dwie
Jilkkeun gameun nun
Gutkke dachin mun bakke soinner
Doragagopeun nae chuogi
Bogopeun geu nare
Balgeun haneureul ttoolryobone
Jamdeun nae kkumege
Muroboanne
Gidaryonneunji
Come on nae maeum
Byonhaji ananne
Geuttae geu moseup
Geudaero hanchameul soso boanne
Doraon nae kkumeul wihae
Dajimhane
Dasi han bon nae
Sajinchop soge
Ssobone heuryottton nae salme
Han madi ttatteutan
Haetssareul bonaege
Dajimhane
Dasi han bon nae
Sajinchop soge
Ssobone heuryottton nae salme
Han madi ttatteutan
Haetssareul bonaege
5. “Cuddle” by ARO
The final track, “Cuddle” by ARO, was released on June 12, 2024. This soothing song perfectly captures the bond between Choi Se Kyung and Song Yi Heon, illustrating their support and care for one another through heartfelt lyrics and a gentle melody.
Lyrics:
Cell su eobsi
Sigani jinado
Jigeumcheoreom nan
Oh I won’t let you go away
Udukeoni
Hello namgyeojindaedo
Tto ne gyeoteuro
Yeah I won’t let you go away
I won’t give you up
You’ll be inside my heart
Eotteon sunganirado
Neoreul barabolge
I won’t give you up
You’ll be inside my heart
Eodie issda haedo
Neowa georeogalge
Gubijin gil
Sumi chaeoreul ttaemyeon
Gidae swimyeon dwae
Oh I won’t let you go away
Eotteon maeum
Eotteon moseubirado
Geuddaeromyeon dwae
Yeah I won’t let you go away
I won’t give you up
You’ll be inside my heart
Eotteon sunganirado
Neoreul barabolge
I won’t give you up
You’ll be inside my heart
Eodie issda haedo
Naeowa georeogalge (Ahh Ooh)
Hamkke georeogalge
Conclusion
High School Return of a Gangster (2024) offers a diverse soundtrack that enhances the storytelling and emotional depth of the drama. Each song is thoughtfully integrated into the series, enriching the viewing experience. From the energetic “GO” to the sentimental “Cuddle,” these tracks provide a perfect backdrop to the characters’ journeys. You can enjoy these songs on legal platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Which is your favorite song? Let us know in the comments below!
