This study utilized content analysis to profile the representation and myths of gender and romance in Taiwan’s trendy drama. The images of
male and female were stereotyped. Males were usually groomed and welldressed, and held high socio-economic status in terms of education, job,
and family economic background. Also, males were smart, gentle, and honest. More importantly, the presentation of males’ negative personality
traits decreased and positive personality traits increased over time, which indicated a transformation from “beast” into “prince.” On the other hand, female held lower socio-economic status and were honest and gentle. Females’ positive personality traits such as smart and working hard were decreased but introversion was increased over time, which indicated the
development of femininity in patriarchal society. For the representation of romance, the most presented love myths included “your perfect partner is cosmically predestined,” “love conquers all,” and “the right mate completes you.”