The Genius Behind the Emperor

2026·50 Eps·Free 9 Eps

Synopsis

A tavern keeper gives candid political advice to a customer who is secretly the emperor. Transported from the modern world, he proposes reforms and military innovations that threaten a senior official colluding with foreign enemies. Their unlikely friendship turns his small business into the target of a court conspiracy.

Patriotism Time Travel Historical

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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.