Seoul, South Korea – ReelShort and Korean content studio SHOWBOX have entered into a co-production partnership to develop original short-form dramas for audiences worldwide, as both companies look to capitalise on the growing demand for vertical entertainment.
Under the agreement, SHOWBOX will co-produce micro-dramas based on ReelShort’s existing intellectual property, with plans to expand the collaboration into original short-form titles developed by the Korean studio.
All content produced through the partnership will be distributed exclusively on ReelShort.
The collaboration combines ReelShort’s audience insights, platform capabilities and global distribution network with SHOWBOX’s experience in content development and production, with the aim of creating premium short-form dramas tailored to international viewers.
SHOWBOX said the partnership would serve as a launchpad for its expansion into the global short-form entertainment market.
The company first entered the segment in late 2025 with productions.In a statement, SHOWBOX said combining ReelShort’s global platform strengths with its own expertise in K-content production would enable the companies to deliver high-quality short-form dramas while expanding into a wider range of genres and formats.
The studio added that it sees the collaboration as an opportunity to build new success stories internationally and further strengthen its content competitiveness.
The agreement marks the latest step in ReelShort’s global expansion strategy, which focuses on investing in international content development and partnering with creators, studios and intellectual property holders around the world.
Founded in 2022 by Crazy Maple Studio, ReelShort has grown into one of the largest micro-drama platforms globally, reaching more than 70 million monthly active users across over 100 countries through its library of mobile-first original series.
Meanwhile, SHOWBOX continues to broaden its international footprint beyond traditional film and television production.
