Core Viewpoint - The ongoing dispute between the original author Zhu Yi, Jinjiang Literature City, and the production company Horgos Wajijiwa Entertainment regarding the adaptation rights for the web micro-drama "Secretly Hidden" highlights significant differences in the interpretation of contract terms related to copyright and adaptation rights [1][3][4]. Group 1: Contractual Dispute - Horgos Wajijiwa Entertainment claims that a contract signed in 2019 grants them exclusive rights to adapt "Secretly Hidden" into various formats, including web dramas, while Jinjiang Literature City asserts that the rights do not extend to micro-dramas [3][4]. - Jinjiang Literature City emphasizes that the term "web micro-drama" was not recognized at the time of the original contract and that a subsequent agreement in 2024 explicitly states that any discrepancies in project categories would be considered unauthorized use of rights [4][5]. - The production company has acknowledged the differences in understanding the contract terms and is seeking amicable negotiations to resolve the dispute [4][5]. Group 2: Legal and Industry Context - The emergence of "web micro-dramas" as a new genre since the original contract was signed in 2019 complicates the interpretation of the agreement, as this format was not prevalent at that time [5]. - Legal experts suggest that the resolution of this dispute should rely on the specific terms of the adaptation rights contract and any relevant evidence from past communications between the parties [5].

Core Viewpoint - The copyright dispute between Jinjiang Literature City and Wajijiwa over the micro-drama "Secretly Hidden" has intensified, focusing on the definition of "online drama" and the rights to adapt micro-dramas [1][2]. Group 1: Copyright Dispute - Jinjiang Literature City claims that the original author only granted Wajijiwa the rights to adapt the online drama, not the micro-drama [1]. - Wajijiwa argues that the original contract defines "online drama" to include works that are broadcast on video websites, thus justifying their adaptation of the work into a micro-drama [1][2]. - Jinjiang Literature City contends that the type and production of the drama exceed the rights granted in the original contract and supplementary agreements [1]. Group 2: Legal Perspectives - Legal expert Yi Xu states that the definition of micro-dramas has evolved, and they may not be equated with traditional online dramas as per the original contract [2]. - According to Chinese copyright law, adaptation rights require permission from the original copyright holder, and even if micro-dramas fall under the "online drama" category, secondary adaptations still need consent [2]. - The 2024 supplementary agreement explicitly prohibits adaptations into micro-dramas, making Wajijiwa's actions potentially a breach of contract [2]. Group 3: Industry Context - The National Radio and Television Administration officially recognized micro-dramas as a distinct category of online audiovisual works in December 2020, defining them as having a runtime of 10 minutes or less [3].