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70% of Internet Users in China Now Watch Short Dramas, Free Market Hits 350 Billion Yuan
12 Jul

70% of Internet Users in China Now Watch Short Dramas, Free Market Hits 350 Billion Yuan

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LayarHijau – Short dramas have officially gone mainstream in China. According to the 2025H1 Short Drama Industry Report by DataEye, as of June 2025, 696 million users in China—roughly 70% of the country’s total internet population—are now watching short-form series. That’s an increase of 34 million new viewers in just six months, representing a 5.1% growth and signaling that the format is no longer just a trend—it’s a permanent fixture in the daily lives of Chinese audiences, especially among younger users. Fast, mobile-friendly, and addictive, short dramas are now a central part of China's entertainment ecosystem. Free Viewing Is Dominating,…
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Lessons the Chinese Entertainment Industry Can Learn from the Hidden Love for You Short Drama Controversy
07 Jul

Lessons the Chinese Entertainment Industry Can Learn from the Hidden Love for You Short Drama Controversy

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LayarHijau – The controversy surrounding the short drama Hidden Love for You has caught the attention of the Chinese drama community and fans alike. This short drama was adapted from the popular novel Hidden Love by Zhu Yi, which had already been adapted into a manhua and a long-form drama titled Hidden Love (2023), starring Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan. However, the short drama was suddenly pulled from streaming platforms after it was confirmed that the production team did not secure proper authorization from the original author and copyright holders. This was later resolved through a peaceful settlement between the…
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Hidden Love for You Short Drama Officially Removed as Wajijiwa Ends Dispute with Jinjiang and Original Author
05 Jul

Hidden Love for You Short Drama Officially Removed as Wajijiwa Ends Dispute with Jinjiang and Original Author

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LayarHijau – The controversy surrounding the short drama Hidden Love for You has finally reached a resolution. On July 4, 2025, Horgos Wajijiwa Entertainment Culture Co., Ltd. (Wajijiwa) officially announced that the short drama would be permanently removed from streaming platforms. In a joint statement released by Wajijiwa, Beijing Jinjiang Original Network Technology Co., Ltd. (Jinjiang Literature City), and the original author Zhu Yi (pen name Xiao Zhu Yi), all three parties agreed to end the dispute over the adaptation rights of Secretly, Can't Hide. The short drama, titled Hidden Love for You, had sparked heated discussions among readers and…
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Short Drama Hidden Love for You Triggers Copyright Dispute, Wajijiwa Faces Legal Risks
27 Jun

Short Drama Hidden Love for You Triggers Copyright Dispute, Wajijiwa Faces Legal Risks

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LayarHijau.com – Youku’s recent announcement regarding the release of the short drama Hidden Love for You has drawn widespread attention and sparked legal controversy. The short drama is based on the popular novel Secretly, Can't Hide, which was previously adapted into the 2023 hit series Hidden Love, starring Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan. Soon after the announcement, Jinjiang Literature City, the copyright holder of the original novel, issued an official statement on June 24, 2025, accusing Wajijiwa Entertainment, the production company, of breaching their contract and violating copyright. According to Jinjiang, Wajijiwa only acquired the rights to produce a regular online drama,…
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Short Drama Version of Hidden Love Slammed by Fans
25 Jun

Short Drama Version of Hidden Love Slammed by Fans

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LayarHijau.com – Chinese production company Wajijiwa is facing backlash after releasing the trailer for its short drama Hidden Love for You, created to commemorate the second anniversary of the hit series Hidden Love. However, instead of excitement, the project was met with harsh criticism from fans and netizens alike. Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan rose to fame through their roles as Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu in Hidden Love, a drama that gained massive popularity not only in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong but also internationally. Their undeniable chemistry made the show a classic among idol dramas. So when the short…
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24 Jun

Youku Announces the Short Drama Version of Hidden Love

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LayarHijau.com – Chinese streaming platform Youku has officially announced the release of a new short drama adaptation titled Hidden Love for You (偷偷藏不住), premiering on June 26, 2025. While it shares the same original novel as the 2023 hit Hidden Love starring Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan, this latest version presents a completely separate production, featuring a different cast, a shorter format, and a more concise emotional tone. This new version stars Tian Hongjie as Duan Jiaxu and Huang Panpan as Sang Zhi. According to the drama’s official Weibo page, Hidden Love for You will consist of 24 episodes, though the…
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