“Cut!” barks the director, and chaos erupts at a film studio in Los Angeles. Actors rush off to change their costumes, while crew members scramble to arrange new props. It is only the second day of ...

Chinese creatives are refining a new trend in entertainment: the super-short streaming series. Each episode in the series typically lasts less than two minutes, making them easily consumable on mobile ...

Micro dramas, known for wild plots and vertical, bite-sized videos, made headlines in China in 2024 as the industry surpassed the country's box-office revenue for the first time. The micro drama ...

The popularity of Chinese dramas is exploding, creating a multibillion-dollar industry. People worldwide find themselves attracted to these "universal" stories some say are normalizing Chinese culture ...

As simple plot twists and instant gratification no longer suffice to retain viewers, China’s short-form drama sector is entering a period of deep structural adjustment. By mid-2024, the number of ...

In the wonderful world of BL, this year saw interesting new storylines and classic themes—from falling in love with a “brother” and gender-benders to virtual games with the final boss being love (aw!) ...