How did steamy, short soap operas that originated in China become the hottest thing in Hollywood, seemingly overnight?

The Double, featuring Wu Jinyan and Wang Xingyue, is now one of the highest-grossing Chinese dramas that premiered in 2024. The drama crossed several milestones even before it aired. This thriller ...

Three major China-backed micro-drama apps were downloaded 30 million times across both Apple’s App Store and Google Play in the first quarter of 2024, grossing $71 million internationally ...

Short dramas have been proven to work in China. It’s not always easy to replicate a business model in a different market, but if they succeed, they could be China’s next big cultural export.

Manhua or web comics have inspired many popular Chinese dramas. Written by well-known artists, they have been adapted into some of the most well-received shows of all time. From Hidden Love to ...

According to DataEye, a digital research firm based in Shenzhen, revenue from micro dramas reached $6.9 billion in China last year, surpassing domestic box office sales for the first time.