When an education foundation recruits legendary former delinquent Kwon Dae-geon to dismantle rampant high school violence, he returns to the classroom under a secret government-backed project. Operating as the ultimate bully in charge, he must systematically crush ruthless student hierarchies, expose dark conspiracies, and restore order with absolute, overwhelming force.
When an education foundation recruits legendary former delinquent Kwon Dae-geon to dismantle rampant high school violence, he returns to the classroom under a secret government-backed project. Operating as the ultimate bully in charge, he must systematically crush ruthless student hierarchies, expose dark conspiracies, and restore order with absolute, overwhelming force.
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When an education foundation recruits legendary former delinquent Kwon Dae-geon to dismantle rampant high school violence, he returns to the classroom under a secret government-backed project. Operating as the ultimate bully in charge, he must systematically crush ruthless student hierarchies, expose dark conspiracies, and restore order with absolute, overwhelming force.
Designated Bully (also known as Bully In Charge) is a high-octane action webtoon that redefines the school-delinquent genre. The story follows Kwon Dae-geon, a twenty-year-old dropout and former gang legend scraping by at a mundane convenience store. His quiet life is upended when a government-backed education foundation recruits him as the spearhead of a covert social experiment. Enrolled in the notoriously violent Geumryong High School, Dae-geon is tasked with a singular, ironic mission: use supreme violence to police and eradicate school violence. His struggle escalates from simple disciplinary action to a brutal crusade. As Dae-geon systematically humbles class bosses, he uncovers a deep-seated conspiracy involving the elite Four Heavenly Kings, an underground fighting ring, and a dangerous combat-enhancing drug known as Mud. The narrative tone is intensely gritty, action-packed, and highly satisfying, blending tactical intelligence with raw physical dominance. What makes Designated Bully unique is its inverted premise; instead of a victim rising up, an apex predator is systematically unleashed on the predators themselves. As the stakes scale from schoolyards to corporate syndicates and deep-seated past traumas, readers are treated to a masterclass in martial arts progression, intense psychological warfare, and raw, unfiltered justice.
A twenty-year-old high school dropout and legendary former gang leader recruited to discipline school bullies. Armed with overwhelming combat skills and the advanced Immersion technique, he systematically dismantles oppressive hierarchies.
Chapter 1The formidable third-year leader of Geumryong High and ultimate champion of the underground Mud Club arena. Driven by a fierce desire to protect his younger sister, he pushes Dae-geon to his absolute combat limits.
Chapter 30A prominent Geumryong High student and the protective younger sister of Baek Soo-hyeok. Her involvement in the school's dangerous politics frequently serves as a catalyst for major physical conflicts.
Chapter 15A highly skilled MMA practitioner and class boss who uses brutal schoolyard fights to collect valuable combat data. After failing to defeat Dae-geon, he recognises his rival's superior physical prowess and steps aside.
Chapter 40One of the school's dangerous Four Heavenly Kings who is heavily dependent on the combat-enhancing drug Mud. His erratic and aggressive behaviour spreads the drug's chaotic influence until Dae-geon violently intervenes.
Chapter 57A brilliant but cold researcher working in the shadows of the underground Mud Club. She is responsible for manufacturing and distributing the performance-enhancing drug Mud to vulnerable students.
Chapter 88The corrupt director of the Gapcheon Orphanage and martial-arts-wielding leader of the sadistic Gapcheon Cult. He acts as a major threat to Dae-geon's allies before being exposed and forcefully neutralised.
Chapter 126A brilliant and manipulative strategist who orchestrates operations behind the scenes for the Shin Il Association. During a crucial flashback arc, he acts as Dae-geon's partner during their violent conquest of Shinil Technical High.
Chapter 163Ch. 1 – 39
Kwon Dae-geon transfers to Geumryong High School to initiate the secret Bully in Charge project. He effortlessly overpowers low-level class bullies and establishes a strict anti-extortion rule across the campus. His refusal to bow to local delinquent networks sets off a massive chain reaction.
Ch. 40 – 56
Dae-geon targets high-ranking money-collection operations by forming tactical alliances. He systematically dismantles elite class bosses, including MMA fighter Koo Seunghwa and second-year leader Won Jawok. This wave of victories asserts his absolute dominance over the underclassmen.
Ch. 57 – 87
The powerful third-grade Four Heavenly Kings step in to challenge Dae-geon's authority. While fighting off these elite threats, Dae-geon uncovers a conspiracy involving Mud, a dangerous combat-enhancing drug. He must engage in brutal showdowns with drug-addled users like Ji Boram.
Ch. 88 – 100
As Dae-geon's violent past in Incheon is slowly brought to light, he is funnelled toward the underground Mud Club arena. He must face Geumryong's ultimate apex fighter, Baek Soo-hyeok, in a high-stakes duel to terminate the school's project. This fight pushes both combatants to their absolute limits.
Ch. 101 – 125
Dae-geon engages in a final rooftop duel against Baek Soo-hyeok, resulting in the collapse of the Geumryong alliance. He proceeds to single-handedly subdue the remaining regional school bosses to claim the legendary title of the King of Daejeon. This victory forces hostile factions like Bongeun Tech into a desperate retreat.
Ch. 126 – 162
The conflict scales up as Dae-geon wages systematic corporate espionage against the corrupt Geumryong Education Foundation. To rescue his kidnapped allies, he directly infiltrates the malicious Gapcheon Cult. The operation culminates in a fierce battle to expose and arrest the cult's leader, Jo Gapryong.
Ch. 163 – 197
This prequel origin arc dives deep into Dae-geon's violent past at Shinil Industrial High. It explores his highly volatile partnership with the manipulative genius Park Heejun as they aggressively conquer their school's hierarchy. Their bloody rise eventually draws the wrath of the dangerous and powerful Park Clan.
