25Q4 | What Fans Want: Jen Cooper on Story Shifts, Viewer Trends, and Global Fandom

🌍 Short Drama Alliance — Learning Resources & Industry Insights

📘 Essential Industry Book

Short Drama Writing 101: Write What Platforms Want

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX45ZXK7

📙 Self-Paced Online Course

Short Drama Writing 101: A Practical Course with Real Case Studies

https://maggie-han.mykajabi.com/short-drama-bootcamp-1?preview_theme_id=2166150379

🎬 4-Week Online Bootcamp (with Real Feedback)

Short Drama Bootcamp

https://maggie-han.mykajabi.com/short-drama-bootcamp

🌏 Industry & China Market Insights

Future Playbook: China’s Short Drama Ecosystem and Insights for Global Business

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX5QBY3Y

Today’s episode comes from our 2025 Q4 Short Drama Forum,

Featuring Jen Cooper — founder of Vertical Drama Love, a global vertical-drama advocate, media commentator, and one of the most influential community-builders in the space.

In this conversation, Jen shares how she entered the industry as a fan and became a bridge between creators and audiences worldwide. We discuss fan behavior, global viewing trends, the rise of vertical-drama awards and festivals, and how fan feedback is shaping what gets made.

She also talks about shifts in storytelling, concerns around violence and AI-generated content, and why she believes women — and viewers who actually watch vertical dramas — have unique advantages in this ecosystem.