# 26Q1 | Inside COL Group & FlareFlow: The Future of Global Short Drama

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Podcast: [Inside Vertical Short Dramas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-vertical-short-dramas-7433066)
Published: 2026-05-16T04:56:04+00:00
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## Resource

🌍 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 🎙️ In this episode, we spoke with Timothy Oh, General Manager of COL Group International, about the rapid rise of FlareFlow and the evolving global short drama ecosystem. We discussed: • why female audiences became the first major driver of vertical dramas • how platforms think about retention, monetization, and paid acquisition • why short drama is more than just “vertical filming” • regional differences between the US, China, Southeast Asia, and other markets • the future of AI-generated storytelling • and how global short drama platforms are preparing for the next phase of industry growth A fascinating conversation for anyone trying to understand short drama from the platform and ecosystem perspective. Let’s dive in.

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