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AI is Killing Off Chinese Microdramas

Chinese microdramas, known as duanju, are being killed off by AI, according to a report. The short vertical video episodes, which last no more than two minutes and end on extreme cliffhangers, are being replaced by AI-generated content, threatening the traditional format.

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Chinese microdramas, known as duanju, are short vertical video episodes made for smartphones that last no more than two minutes. The cheesy dramas end on extreme cliffhangers, and a full story can span 20 to 100 fast-paced episodes.

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