The Stand In

Synopsis

Abandoned at birth, Emma serves two years as ruthless CEO Chris's substitute lover to save her adoptive mother, groveling while twin sister Mia shines as a famed designer and wealthy Foster heiress. Emma thinks she'll always be Mia's shadow—until Mia dies "accidentally." Her relief shatters when the man she loved abandons her for a "resurrected" Mia. Devastated, she joins a rival firm. At a design contest, she dazzles in her own custom gown, forcing her abusers to kneel at her coronation.

Plot Twist Modern Romance Office Romance

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“The Stand In” (49 EPS) is available on NetShort. Checked 2026-09-19.

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You Are My Antidote

soggywaffle22

Episode 1 might make you go "what IS this lunatic" and bail. He's my favorite short-drama actor and even I hesitated. Please stay with it!! The acting is unreal, the way his eyes go, the way he smiles, each one gets me >_<

You Are My Antidote

mina.07

My favorite of his modern-set work and honestly my favorite short drama full stop. You get the complete unhinged-psycho performance, and I'd say his acting leveled up here. If you're working through his filmography, this is the one.