Vertical Short Drama "OJ to JK" | A Tough-Looking Teacher Mistaken for Yakuza Becomes a Bodyguard!? A Chaotic Romantic Comedy with Chaining Misunderstandings, All 17 Episodes Now Available on the "POPCORN" App
GOKKO has started distributing the vertical short drama "OJ to JK," where a tough-looking teacher is mistaken for a yakuza, on the "POPCORN" app.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 19:43
On Friday, March 27, 2026, GOKKO Inc. will begin distributing the vertical short drama "OJ to JK -Tough-Looking Old Man and Super Strong High School Girl-" on the "POPCORN" app.
This work is a romantic comedy where a modern Japanese language teacher, who is too tough-looking, is misunderstood as being involved with the yakuza due to his appearance, and before he knows it, gets caught up as a bodyguard-like figure.
Teacher, Yakuza, and Love.
Amidst the intertwining of impossible relationships, it's an exhilarating entertainment with a series of unexpected developments.
◼︎Synopsis | That Man is Just a Teacher
Kyotaro Inamura, a tough-looking modern Japanese language teacher,
was mistaken by those around him as being involved with anti-social forces due to his intimidating appearance, and was feared daily.
One day, he helps his student Iori, who was being harassed by delinquents, only to discover that she is the daughter of Sanada-gumi's yakuza boss.
The boss, misunderstanding Kyotaro's "intimidating presence," takes a liking to him,
and he gradually finds himself treated like the gang's bodyguard.
Furthermore, it is revealed that Ao, a classmate who has fallen in love with Iori,
is the son of the rival Nomura-gumi boss.
The situation rapidly escalates into a conflict.
In a desperate situation where Iori is kidnapped,
Kyotaro, armed with his appearance and "good-natured sense of justice," infiltrates enemy territory—.
Misunderstandings lead to more misunderstandings,
a tumultuous story of a teacher who, before he knows it, ends up protecting peace.
◼︎Highlights
1. "Strongest Comedy Structure" with Chaining Misunderstandings
Just a teacher, yet treated as yakuza.
The escalating misunderstandings create an addictive and entertaining plot.
2. Unique Combination of Yakuza x School
The contrasting worlds of school and the underworld intertwine,
creating unpredictable developments.
3. A Hero Image Born from Awkward Kindness
The protagonist, tough-looking yet kinder than anyone.
His "misunderstood strength" ultimately saving people is his charm.
