The deal makes the studio behind 'Exhuma,' 'A Taxi Driver' and 'Itaewon Class' the latest major player in Korea's film industry to chase the booming — and crowded — vertical drama market.
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The deal makes the studio behind 'Exhuma,' 'A Taxi Driver' and 'Itaewon Class' the latest major player in Korea's film industry to chase the booming — and crowded — vertical drama market.
June 15, 2026 9:40pm
Examples of the upcoming ReelShort-Showbox microdrama titles.
Korean studio Showbox teams with ReelShort to develop exclusive microdramas for the platform's 70 million global users.
The business depends on packing a punch right away because the first five to 10 episodes are free.
Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.
Audiences in Southeast Asia love Chinese micro series. In the US, interest in the format is picking up.
Experienced television writers are flocking to India's micro-drama sector. This new avenue offers higher content volumes and…
India's burgeoning micro-drama industry is creating "vertical actors" who thrive on short-form, emotionally charged content.…
