Group 1 - The core concept of "living feeling" reflects a desire for authenticity and emotional connection in the face of digital alienation, as audiences seek characters and stories that feel real and relatable [1][21] - Recent series have successfully captured this "living feeling," showcasing innovative storytelling and character development that resonate with viewers [1][9] - The series "In the World" exemplifies this trend, employing unconventional narrative techniques and exploring deep psychological themes, which may challenge mainstream audience preferences [3][8][9] Group 2 - "In the World" presents a highly condensed realism, revealing the absurdity of extreme reality and addressing the loss of subjectivity faced by modern individuals [5][9] - The character dynamics in "In the World," particularly the unique love story between the protagonist and her alternate personality, add depth and complexity to the narrative [6][24] - The series "Longan's Lychee" features relatable small characters, highlighting their struggles and resilience in a challenging environment, which enhances the "living feeling" [10][26] Group 3 - The emotional depth in series like "Lingjiang Xian" contrasts with traditional fantasy narratives, presenting complex character relationships that mirror real-life conflicts [21][23] - The success of these new series indicates a shift away from formulaic storytelling towards more nuanced and imperfect portrayals of life, emphasizing the importance of character complexity and authentic narratives [27]

Group 1 - The long drama market is regaining vitality with the release of "Cang Hai Chuan" and "Zhe Yao," both achieving rapid viewership milestones, indicating a prelude to the upcoming summer season [1][2] - "Zhe Yao" has shown impressive performance, breaking 20,000 in viewership within 10 minutes of its release on Tencent Video, and reaching a peak of 26,712 on its first day, setting a record for the fastest to break 26,000 in 2025 [2][3] - "Cang Hai Chuan" also performed well, achieving over 8000 in viewership within 5 hours and surpassing 10,000 in 38 hours, setting a new record for the highest premiere ratings in 2024 on Youku [5][6] Group 2 - Both dramas have attracted significant advertising interest, with "Zhe Yao" increasing its ad count from 2 to 7, while "Cang Hai Chuan" also saw a rise in ad numbers, reflecting their popularity [3][5] - The success of both series can be attributed to their strong male leads, with Liu Yuning from "Zhe Yao" and Xiao Zhan from "Cang Hai Chuan" drawing large audiences, particularly among female viewers [5][6] - The current market environment and the quality of the content in both dramas are crucial factors for their success, as they meet the audience's demand for high-quality productions [8][9] Group 3 - Despite the success of "Zhe Yao" and "Cang Hai Chuan," the overall drama market is still struggling compared to the previous year, with fewer standout titles available for the summer season [11][13] - Other dramas airing concurrently are unlikely to significantly impact the market, indicating that the upcoming months are critical for revitalizing the long drama sector [13][15] - The ability of "Zhe Yao" and "Cang Hai Chuan" to maintain their momentum will be essential for lifting the overall market performance ahead of the summer season [9][15]