Star in a 1-Minute Vertical Drama, Ryan Goutama & Salsabila Zahra Admit Difficulty Conveying Emotions

Kapanlagi.com - The trend of vertical dramas is increasingly coloring the entertainment industry in the homeland. Actor Ryan Goutama and actress Salsabila Zahra are the latest names to showcase their talents in this format through the series titled My Husband's Secret Identity.

This drama, produced by Karya Visual Vertikal Indonesia, raises themes of household conflict and matchmaking that are considered relatable to the daily lives of the audience. This story is also a new spectacle ready to capture public attention.

The series is directed by Chiska Doppert and is exclusively aired on the iDramaFlix platform. Its unique format, with super short durations of about 1-2 minutes per episode, presents a distinct challenge for its actors.

1. Minimalist Dialogue

For Salsabila Zahra, who plays the character Laras, acting in this format has become a new experience. She is required to convey deep emotional turmoil even with minimal dialogue.

"The storyline of My Husband Secret Identity is also very interesting. Here I have to perform expressive scenes without overly verbose dialogue. I hope this can be an engaging watch and liked by many vertical drama enthusiasts,” said Salsabila in the Kuningan area, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (31/7/2025).

A similar challenge is felt by her co-star, Ryan Goutama. The actor, who plays Bara, admitted that maintaining emotional depth within a very limited time is his main difficulty.

2. Big Challenge

Ryan Goutama & Salsabila Zahra © KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli

Moreover, this is his debut in the vertical drama world, which is currently on the rise. According to him, the audience's expectation to immediately grasp the emotional core of the story is the biggest challenge.

"The challenge is definitely emotional, because this is a new format. The duration is only one minute per episode, so the audience definitely wants to feel the emotion right away,” said Ryan.

The presence of My Husband Secret Identity marks iDramaFlix's commitment as a digital entertainment platform to continue supporting and collaborating with local talents in promoting the creative film industry in Indonesia.

3. Satisfy the Audience's Taste

Huang Xiyi, as the Founder & CEO of iDramaFlix, emphasized that his platform will continue to present varied stories to satisfy the audience's taste.

"The variety of stories presented is very diverse, ranging from fictional tales to stories that are relevant to everyday life, including themes of family, romance, and the dynamics of the working world,” he concluded.

(kpl/aal/tdr)