Eligible Content

Content Type: Drama

Standard Series

A scripted drama series, typically produced for traditional television or streaming platforms. Episodes usually run 40 minutes or longer, regardless of whether the series is released on a streaming platform. Even if a series premieres digitally, if the episode length is 40 minutes or more, it is classified as a Standard Series. It usually follows a continuous story across multiple episodes and can include dramas of any format or style, including mockumentaries.

• Examples: Crash Landing on You (South Korea), Silent (Japan), Someday or One Day (Taiwan), Love's Ambition (China)

Web Series

A scripted drama series released primarily online via digital platforms or apps (e.g., Netflix, YouTube, iQIYI, Viu). Episodes are usually shorter than 40 minutes, and the series is designed as digital-first content. If a series is released digitally but has episodes longer than 40 minutes, it should instead be classified as a Standard Series.

• Examples: One More Time (South Korea), Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Japan), Til Death Do Us Part (Taiwan), How to Cheat Death (Philippines)

Vertical Series

A short-form drama filmed in a vertical (9:16) aspect ratio, made primarily for mobile viewing on apps like TikTok, Kuaishou, or TVING Shorts. Episodes are usually under 10 minutes.

• Examples: Goodbye, My Brothers (South Korea), The Dreamlike Seal (China), My Roommate (Thailand), My Plantito (Philippines)

Drama Special

A single-episode or limited multi-episode drama telling a complete story, often part of an anthology or seasonal collection.

• Examples: KBS Drama Special – The Love of a Buzz Cut (South Korea), Memories Season 19: Coffee (Philippines), Shuchakueki Series 25: Tochu Gesha Suru Onna (Japan)

Content Type: Movie

Feature Film

A full-length live-action movie intended primarily for theatrical release, typically over 60 minutes long. These are traditional movies that premiere in cinemas, though they may later be made available on streaming platforms.

• Examples: Decision to Leave (South Korea), Drive My Car (Japan), Better Days (China)

Short Film

A live-action movie with a runtime of 40 minutes or less, including all credits, regardless of platform. Can be independent, festival, or online releases.

• Examples: Love Buzz (South Korea), Love Advisor (Thailand), A Little Romance (China)

Independent Film

A live-action movie produced outside major studios or mainstream production companies, often with a smaller budget, focusing on creative or experimental storytelling. Runtime can vary. Independent Films may premiere in festivals, theaters, or streaming platforms.

• Examples: Norwegian Wood (Japan), House of Hummingbird (South Korea), Thirty Years of Adonis (Hong Kong)

Made-for-TV Movie

A live-action movie produced specifically for non-theatrical release, intended to premiere on television or digital streaming platforms (e.g., iQIYI, TVING, Netflix, YouTube). Runtime is typically flexible.

• Examples: Grave of the Fireflies (Japan), Desire for Fired (China)

Documentary Film

A factual, non-fictional live-action movie intended to document real-life events, people, or phenomena. Can be released in theaters, on TV, or streaming platforms.

• Examples: Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA (Japan), Beyond Beauty, Taiwan From Above (Taiwan), In the Absence (South Korea)

Animated Film

A fully animated movie, regardless of whether it features live-action cameos or real actors.

• Examples: Lost in Starlight (South Korea), White Snake (China)

Other

A live-action movie that does not fit any of the above categories. Includes experimental films, omnibus films, hybrid projects, or films with unusual distribution formats.

• Examples: Ten Years Japan (Japan | Omnibus Film), Fallen Angels (Hong Kong | Experimental Film)

Content Type: TV Program

Talk Show

A program primarily focused on host-led discussions, interviews, or debates, often involving celebrities, experts, or audience participation. Episodes may cover entertainment, current events, lifestyle, or social topics.

• Examples: Abnormal Summit (South Korea), A-Studio+ (Japan), Celebrity Talk Show (Hong Kong)

Variety Show

A program designed to entertain through multiple segments, including comedy sketches, games, competitions, or performances. Can include celebrity appearances, challenges, or interactive content.

• Examples: Running Man (South Korea), VS Arashi (Japan), Mr. Player (Taiwan)

Documentary Program

A factual, non-fictional program that explores real-life events, people, or topics, often using interviews, research, or observational footage.

• Examples: 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki (Japan), In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal (South Korea), In Memory of Leslie Cheung (Hong Kong)

Music Program

A program focused primarily on musical performances, including concerts, music charts, or special broadcasts of music events.

• Examples: Music Bank (South Korea), CDTV Live! Live! (Japan), Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippines)

Reality Program

A program that documents unscripted or semi-scripted events, often featuring real people, competitions, or challenges. Can include game shows, survival series, or lifestyle programs.

• Examples: Single's Inferno (South Korea), Terrace House (Japan), Pinoy Big Brother (Philippines)

Other Program

This subcategory includes programs that do not fit standard TV formats, such as:

• TV Specials – One-off broadcasts for events, awards, or commemorations; not primarily story-driven.

• Project Pages – Documenting drama production, promotional campaigns, or collaborations between networks and actors.

• Behind the Scenes (BTS) / Making-of Content – Supplemental content providing insight into production.

• Advertisement Miniseries / Branded Content – Story-driven miniseries promoting a product or brand; episodes ≥5 minutes.

• Interactive Shows – Programs where audience participation affects content or outcomes, including digital-first formats.

• Game-Integrated Miniseries – Short story-driven series released as part of a video game (e.g., on Steam), often interactive or branching; digital-first format.

• Examples: iQiyi Heartbeat Theater (China), Rescue the Girl (China), KinnPorsche: Behind the Scenes (Thailand)

Animated Program

Serialized animated content broadcast on TV or streaming platforms, including both children’s and adult-targeted works, regardless of whether it’s series, special, or short-form content.

• Examples: One Piece (Japan)