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.

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. Read More