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(Beijing) – Kuaishou Technology is committing more than RMB 1 billion to its burgeoning short drama ecosystem, signaling a deeper push into content monetization to compete with rivals like ByteDance's Douyin. The company plans to pump RMB 800 million into diversified revenue-sharing models and invest another RMB 200 million in cash to incubate premium series.
"We will explore diversified revenue-sharing models," Kong Hui, Head of Magnetic Engine Content Consumption, Traffic and Search Business at Kuaishou, said regarding the RMB 800 million allocation. The company also plans to offer RMB 1 billion in dedicated traffic incentives to support high-quality short drama content and its creators.
The investment comes as Kuaishou sees explosive growth in the format. The supply of short drama series on the platform increased by eight times over the past year, while the number of clients for traffic acquisition grew 2.6 times. As of April 2026, the average daily exposure of Kuaishou's short drama content reached 129 million, with users spending an average of 29 minutes per day watching the serialized, fast-paced shows.
This strategic investment aims to solidify Kuaishou's position in a highly competitive market dominated by Douyin and challenged by Tencent's video offerings. By funding premium content and incentivizing creators with traffic and revenue sharing, Kuaishou (01024.HK) is working to enhance user engagement and build a more robust advertising and e-commerce flywheel. For investors, a successful execution could translate to higher average revenue per user and strengthen the platform's competitive moat, potentially boosting its valuation against peers trading at higher multiples.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
