They Had Magic. I Had a PhD

2026·35 Eps

Synopsis

Modern engineer Layla transmigrates into a magic world as an exiled noblewoman with no talent. Given three months to raise her territory’s population to 10,000 or marry a cruel viscount, she awakens a lord system that turns residents into gold. With refugee aid, dwarf-made steel, and firearms, Layla defeats her invading sister and rises as the Steel Empress.

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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.