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Screenshots of the short drama videos featuring AI characters sharing near-identical faces Almond-shaped eyes, petal-like lips and a permanent soft-focus glow on the cheekbones, the faces of AI-generated short-drama characters can be almost too perfect.
After binge-watching several AI short dramas on Chinese short-video platforms, viewers may find themselves wondering whether they have accidentally stumbled into the same show again.
The phenomenon of AI characters sharing near-identical faces has become so noticeable that Hongguo Short Drama, a micro-drama platform operated by ByteDance, has moved to rein it in.
Hongguo recently issued a notice calling for creators of AI dramas to avoid using highly similar facial appearances across different productions and characters, warning against a "one-size-fits-all" approach to character design.
The platform also said it would launch a special campaign targeting frequently used AI faces, homogenized content and unauthorized materials.
"Men, women, young and old are all using the same face. It's starting to give me the uncanny-valley feeling," one viewer commented on the social media Sina Weibo.
Another complained that AI characters seemed to make exactly the same facial expressions whenever they spoke, while others said watching several dramas in succession with nearly identical female leads gave them an unsettling sense of "something human, but not quite human."
Screenshots of the short drama videos featuring AI characters sharing near-identical faces

Screenshots of the short drama videos featuring AI characters sharing near-identical faces A comparison of several AI short dramas, including Twilight in Later Years, Mother-in-Law's Awakening and Shedding the Burden to Find Myself, shows their middle-aged female protagonists feature similar straight eyebrows and large double eyelids, while their smiles and crying expressions can also appear strikingly alike.
The platform said creators should conduct self-checks and promptly modify or replace problematic content. The upcoming campaign will specifically target "high-frequency AI faces," homogenized character designs and violations involving source materials.
A commentary published by the People's Daily newspaper in early August noted that AI micro-dramas had accounted for more than 95 percent of newly released micro-dramas over the previous six months, while their total viewing volume still lagged far behind that of productions featuring human performers.
The commentary argued that mass-produced, visually similar AI content could actually strengthen audiences' appetite for more authentic storytelling and distinctive characters.
Platforms are therefore beginning to add more checks before AI productions reach audiences.
On August 3, Douyin Group's Short Drama Creator Center launched a pre-screening tool for AI drama copyright holders and directors. With it, eligible creators can upload promotional and production materials as well as completed works for preliminary checks on potential infringement before release.
Screenshots of the short drama videos featuring AI characters sharing near-identical faces

Screenshots of the short drama videos featuring AI characters sharing near-identical faces
。 Music duo Sachet and Parampara Tandon have set off a major buzz online after dropping a detailed video where they accuse composer Amaal Mallik of spreading what they call “false and baseless” claims about their 2019 hit Bekhayali from the Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh. The couple shared the video on Instagram and described it as an “expose” on Amaal Mallik. Their caption strongly stated, “Warning. This video could have been a 10 second proof to shut down all rumours, but exposing some people became important for our mental peace. @amaal_mallik SHAME ON YOU AMAAL MALIK.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by सचेत टंडन (@sachettandonofficial) In the video, Sachet and Parampara respond to Amaal’s recent statements where he allegedly hinted that Bekhayali sounded similar to an older tune of his. They firmly maintain that the track was “entirely original” and was created during joint sessions with Shahid Kapoor and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. According to them, they have complete chat records with Amaal and the Kabir Singh team that show every melody, beat and lyric came out of those meetings. They also clarify that they had no association with T Series before Kabir Singh, while Amaal had been working with the label since 2015, raising the question, “Why would anyone favour us when we were complete outsiders?” The duo also put out screenshots of Amaal’s earlier messages where he had congratulated them after Bekhayali released and said he was “waiting” for the song. They add that they did not even have Amaal’s number in the beginning and that he was the one who contacted them first. Calling out his public remarks, they accuse him of speaking without any concrete proof and of “misleading fans” while repeatedly blaming the industry for his professional struggles. They stress that their music, including tracks like Har Har Mahadev, is original and built through their own hard work. Sachet and Parampara conclude the video by demanding a public apology, saying Amaal’s comments have affected their image. They caution that they are ready to take legal steps if needed. The online reaction to their post has been sharply split, with many listeners appreciating their decision to speak openly, while others have voiced support for Amaal Mallik, keeping the debate very active across the internet.Also Read: After A R Rahman, Prasoon Joshi Expresses his Displeasure over Masakali 2.0。