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Carrying the weight of joy and anticipation, he looked forward to sharing the news of his acceptance into a prestigious Ivy League school in the U.S. This renowned institution marked the start of his academic dreams and was a reward for his hard work. However, when he opened the door with hope, he was met with unexpected heaviness and an unusual bustle. The crowd wasn’t there to celebrate his success but had gathered due to a sudden and tragic event.

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of those steamy on-screen moments? Especially in the world of vertical dramas? Renowned intimacy coordinator Olivia Ku joins ReelShort star Tess Dinerstein, known for her bold performances in Surrender to My Professor and How to Tame a Silver Fox, for a candid conversation about the art and logistics of choreographing intimacy. Tess opens up about what empowers her in these daring roles, how she protects her boundaries, and what it takes to bring your favorite romance stories to life. All with safety, trust, and consent.

Sam Levin, a top secret agent codenamed "Headhunter," falls for Serena York, daughter of the country's richest tycoon. However, her father, Mason York, and brother, Hugh, are high-ranking members of the criminal Onyx Group. Sam infiltrates the group to bring down its leader, Mr. Black, using Serena’s connections. When Hugh discovers their relationship, he demands a breakup, but Serena refuses. In a desperate move, Mason gives Serena an ultimatum: choose Sam or cut ties with her father. Serena chooses Sam, enraging Mason, who orders Sam’s death. But Maria Lane, Serena's mother, intervenes, testing Sam's love by forcing him to stab himself. Surviving, Sam earns her trust and deepens his infiltration. As Mason and Hugh plot to eliminate Sam, they hire deadly assassin Kate Ross to sabotage his relationship with Serena. Now, Sam must clear his name, dismantle Onyx Group, and win back Serena’s love.

On her 7th anniversary with her boyfriend, aspiring filmmaker Sia plans a surprise celebration, only to catch him cheating. Reflecting on her past, she sees a pattern of love and betrayal. In the aftermath, three men seek her forgiveness: Woo-jin, her long-time friend and secret admirer; Min-seong, a film company rep she drunkenly kissed; and her unfaithful boyfriend, who won’t let go. As Sia struggles to find love and follow her dreams, a shocking truth surfaces: the man she kissed that night wasn’t Min-seong but Woo-jin. Can she overcome the chaos and discover her true feelings?

Five years ago, Thora Snider gave up everything to marry Marc Neel, transforming him from a broke nobody into a powerful CEO. But on their fifth wedding anniversary, Marc "surprised" her with his pregnant mistress, Ella Frost, and forced her to step aside for their true love. Disillusioned, Thora vowed to take back everything she had given him...

Trust is the deadliest current.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Abandoned at the altar and branded a "jinx," Nancy Reed's world seemed to crumble--until Rowan Joffe, her ex-groom's enigmatic uncle and the wealthiest man alive, stepped in with an unexpected proposal. As Nancy begins to envision a blissful future with Rowan, her past resurfaces when her ex-groom returns with a pregnant girlfriend, hurling accusations of betrayal and demanding a public apology. Will Nancy find her happily ever after, or will her past continue to haunt her?

Thirty years ago, Gu Heng left home to seek his fortune, leaving behind his wife, Shu Ran—who was pregnant with triplets—and his parents in her care. For three long decades, Shu Ran worked tirelessly to raise their three sons and look after Gu Heng’s parents. Suddenly, after all these years, Gu Heng returns with another woman, Li Qi, and demands a divorce. Having achieved success, he now looks down on Shu Ran, regarding her as nothing more than a small vendor. He and Li Qi attempt to kick Shu Ran out of the house. Just then, Shu Ran’s three daughters-in-law arrive, and these three women are not to be trifled with. They will not stand by and let anyone bully their mother-in-law.

A man repeatedly sits on the same chair, each time more weary than before, until it becomes clear that life itself is wasted in the cycle of repeating the same mistakes.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Welcome to ReelTalk, a weekly ReelShort podcast hosted by Rachel Bencosme! Join us as we spill the tea with your favorite stars and dive into the raw, real conversations about life and ReelShort shows. With new episodes dropping every Friday, ReelTalk is sure to keep you hooked and coming back for more!

Rita Foster sacrificed her space research dreams for her family, becoming a housewife, but faced betrayal when her husband brought back his manipulative first love Monica Hughes. After Monica schemed to turn Rita's family against her, Rita pursued space research, heartbroken. Her departure caused family chaos, exposing Monica's deceit. Eventually, though the remorseful family sought reconciliation, Rita prioritized her career.