Vertical microdramas are the new go-to for fictional romance - and much of the interest stems from the hot leading men. Many TikTok users are familiar with ads popping up on their FYPs for fanfiction-esque shows. From age-gap romances to forbidden love stories, each miniseries feels like a mix between a soap opera and a Lifetime movie. The point of the ads is to drive users to download applications such as ReelShort and DramaBox that host the short shows, which usually last a minute or so per episode and are designed for mobile viewing.