Episode 7 of High School Return of a Gangster throws punches both inside and
outside the courtroom. We open with Song Yi Heon (aka Kim Deuk Pal), confronting
the manipulative Lee Mi Kyung. He knows she's behind the fabricated school
violence claims filed against him by two students. Mi Kyung, ever the villain,
shows no remorse, further solidifying Yi Heon's resolve to expose her.
Shifting tactics, Yi Heon targets Kim Dong Soo and Han Jong Chul. He reveals Mi Kyung's scheme to frame him, including her manipulation of the students who used to bully him. This revelation enrages Dong Soo and Jong Chul, but Yi Heon keeps them focused on the bigger threat: Mi Kyung. Their mission? Keep a watchful eye on her to prevent her from harming his mother.
Meanwhile, Choi Se Kyung learns about his father's underhanded tactics. Furious at his father's abuse of power, Se Kyung makes a bold move. For the first time, he defies his father and decides to testify in Yi Heon's defense.
On the opposing side, Jang Byung Chul, Park Dong Gyu, and their cronies try to sway Hong Jae Min to their side. They pressure him to testify against Yi Heon.
Later, Yi Heon meets with Jae Min. Witnessing Yi Heon's forgiving nature, Jae Min wrestles with a decision: should he appear at the prosecutor's office?
The episode culminates in a tense standoff. Yi Heon, accompanied by Se Kyung, enters the prosecutor's office to face his accusers – Jang Byung Chul, Yoon Jin Hyun, Park Do Jin, and Park Dong Gyu. Just as the accusations are about to fly, Hong Jae Min bursts into the room, declaring his intention to betray someone. The cliffhanger leaves viewers guessing: will Jae Min side with Yi Heon or his former group?
This episode of High School Return of a Gangster is all about alliances and betrayals. As Yi Heon fights for his reputation, the lines between friend and foe become increasingly blurred. With Jae Min's surprise appearance, episode 7 sets the stage for a dramatic showdown in the next installment.