A wedding is one of society’s most prominent events. It is the catalyst for many things: marital union, familial celebration, and sometimes even a religious blessing. In the case of GoodShort’s Sneak Me in Your Closet My Prince, it’s also the starting point for incredible storytelling. The proof of this is in the nearly a million and a half views the series has already accumulated, a number that is rapidly expanding. Sometimes referred to as the modern iteration of the romance novel, vertical dramas like this one are also acquiring the massive fanbase that once purchased those paperback novels your mother collected, but the demographic this version appeals to is much wider. Those who are behind the camera, like producer Jingyi Li of this GoodShort series, have a lot to do with the abundant audience. Trained at some of the most prestigious film schools, Jingyi has brought the same finely honed skill and creative methodology of feature films to this latest iteration of streaming entertainment.
It’s undeniable that the chemistry between the two lead actors is a key component of the series’ popularity. Jingyi confirms that the casting process was exhaustive. She comments, “We knew we had a great script and were committed to finding actors who embodied the characters of Gabriel and Sebastian but also had that spark found in a complicated romance. The word was out about how good the script was, and we received hundreds of audition tapes. We did several rounds of chemistry reads to ensure we captured magic between our two leads. These characters discover more about themselves than they expect through their experiences together and we needed that process to happen in front of the viewers. We got all of this with Ben and Ramiro, and more. Our audience really took to them, which made them eager to see how these characters would navigate their journey.”
That journey unfolds through a layered and emotionally charged storyline filled with secrets, betrayals, and unexpected connections. For the production team, striking the right balance between tension and tenderness was key. “We wanted every scene to serve both the plot and the emotional evolution of the characters,” Jingyi explains. “Gabriel and Sebastian’s relationship isn’t just romantic; it’s transformative. Each moment between them carries emotional weight and narrative consequence.” From emotionally intense confrontations to physically demanding scenes, the production required careful coordination, trust, and creative risk-taking. “There were moments where the performances were so raw and vulnerable that the entire set would go silent,” Jingyi recalls. “As producers, our job was to protect that space—creatively and practically—so the actors could fully inhabit the story.” By centering the emotional truth of the characters and maintaining a strong collaborative environment behind the scenes, the team was able to deliver a compelling and resonant series that deeply connected with its audience.
Jingyi stresses, “Moments of tension and stress like are bonding events. The potential for loss colors perspective and creating that perspective is crucial for the audience to feel empathy for Gabriel and Sebastian. During the emotionally charged pool scene—where Gabriel is thrown in by José and rescued by Sebastian—I insisted on adding onlooker reactions to intensify the absurdity and drama. I also collaborated with the costume and art departments to coordinate matching wardrobes, visually reinforcing their evolving relationship. I gave feedback on lighting and shot design to build tension while maintaining emotional clarity. This scene in particular brings sets these two men on a path and we wanted the viewer to see and feel the intensity just as they would.”
Sneak Me in Your Closet My Prince is not only about looming danger and lurking antagonists. One of the finest RomCom moments of the seventy-two-episode series became a viral hit with the depiction of Sebastian and Gabriel’s very public kiss in front of City Hall. Though there are escalating moments of romance between the two populating the storyline, this scene was an unabashed declaration of the love which had bloomed. Jingyi states, “This was a really fun moment but Leyi Dai (director), Ian Coad (cinematographer known for his award–winning work on the science fiction drama Soundwave: Huntington Beach Film Festival, Northern Virginia International Film and Music Festival), and I worked closely to frame this scene with romantic comedy undertones, balancing humor and sincerity. I approved the background extras’ choreography and wardrobe to subtly signal shifting public sentiment. When it resonated with fans so profoundly because of its emotional payoff, we really felt we’d been rewarded for trusting our instincts.”
GoodShort’s Sneak Me in Your Closet My Prince is a testament to the more open minds of the public in the scope of modern romance. It also reinforces that while the boundaries for topics and characters are stretched, the same highly skilled professionals will continue to create productions that entertain, enlighten, and endure. As long as there is an interested public, the industry will continue. 0
Writer: Basil Thomson
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