Hong Isaac, Nerd Connection, and Elaine
OST Artist Lineup Revealed

The 2025 International Streaming Festival has announced the artist lineup, including Hong Isaac, Nerd Connection, and Elaine, along with the ticket opening schedule for the OST Concert.


Jointly organized by the Korea International Streaming Festival (Co-Executive Directors Kim Bokgeun and Kim Sungcheol) and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, the 2025 International Streaming Festival's 'OST Concert: OTT, Streaming, contacT' brings together hit songs from OTT productions, offering audiences a chance to experience the emotional impact of content live on stage.


Under the slogan "Melodies Across Time, Stories That Stay in the Heart," a two-hour narrative performance will unfold, structured around three themes that connect the past, present, and future.


The 'OST Concert', which will take place at 7:00 PM on August 25 at the outdoor theater of the Busan Cinema Center, is a live performance featuring OSTs from popular works, allowing audiences to enjoy the music in person. Tickets can be reserved through Melon Ticket starting at 8:00 PM on August 7. Further details are available on the official website of the 2025 International Streaming Festival.


With the announcement of the ticket opening schedule, the festival also revealed a star-studded lineup of global trending artists, foreshadowing intense competition for tickets.


Hong Isaac, who moved viewers with the remake "By My Side" from the "Poksak Sogasuda" OST and "In You" from the "Unknown Seoul" OST, will deliver a touching performance that bridges the past and present.


Anticipation is high for the stage by the uniquely colored rock band Nerd Connection, who contributed to the OSTs of the dramas "Through the Darkness" and "Motel California," as well as for indie band Jungsiki, the original artists of "I Am a Firefly," which topped the Melon Chart TOP100 through a remake by singer Hwang Garam.


EVE, the legendary band of Korean glam rock and the original artist of "I'll Be There" from the "Carry Sunjae on My Back" OST, will also perform, promising a legendary stage with their long-honed live performance skills and commanding stage presence.


Elaine, the singer-songwriter who captivated viewers with "Eternal Maze" from "Friendly Competition" and moved audiences to tears with the ending song "Somewhere in My Time" from "Unknown Seoul," will also take the stage.



The 2025 International Streaming Festival will be held over four days from August 22 to August 25 at the Busan Cinema Center and Paradise Hotel. Centered around the Global OTT Awards, the event will feature an investment showcase, Media & Brand Day, International Streaming (OTT·FAST) Summit, OST concert, series screenings, and more, presenting a convergence of 'media-culture-technology' that highlights new media services and technologies focused on OTT.

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