Unwilling Emperor's Ascent

2025·71 Eps

Synopsis

Rong Yu, who had always worked hard hoping to ascend by doing good deeds, transmigrates into the body of Dayan’s infamous tyrant. Learning that seeking death could also lead to immortality, he embarks on a difficult “road to death.” Along the way, he falls in love with the heroine Shu Yijun, who once tried to assassinate him, and unexpectedly overturns the tyrant’s reputation, becoming a widely praised and celebrated wise ruler of his era.

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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.