Mainstream platforms and talent entering vertical drama

James Franco (Oscar nominee) stars in Shortical's 'Love, Lies &...' under SAG-AFTRA's Verticals Agreement. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jean Elie, and former Showtime/Warner Bros. execs launching aTwist. WEBTOON now adapting 6 webcomics into microdramas, signaling IP-driven legitimacy. Additionally, a vertical drama 'Father's Home-Cooked Meals' is getting a theatrical release in Korea, further validating the format.