The Joys and Sorrows of Life

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Widowed Emily was forced to marry gambler James, who beat her and sold her three kids to pay his debts. 18 years later, CEO son David hires Emily as his maid while impostors claim to be his mother. David and his sister Lucy recognize Emily. But son Michael, raised by a villain, refuses the reunion.

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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.