Stars and Musicians Gather as Global OTT Festival Kicks Off in Busan on the 22nd
Busan Welcomes the World with Star-Studded Lineup
Global OTT Awards and OST Concert to Light Up the Festival
International Celebrities and Top Artists Gather for a Four-Day Celebration
A Showcase of Content, Technology, and Culture at the International Streaming Festival
In the height of summer, Busan will be transformed into a festival venue for media fans from around the world.
The 2025 International Streaming Festival, set to take place from August 22 to 25 at the Busan Cinema Center and Paradise Hotel, has unveiled a dazzling lineup of stars, featuring the Global OTT Awards and an OST Concert as its main events.
The Global OTT Awards, to be held on the 24th, will be hosted by actor Joo Jonghyuk and announcer Lee Hyeseong. The awards ceremony will feature appearances by domestic stars such as Park Eunbin from the drama "Hyper Knife," Oh Jungse from "Good Boy," Yeom Hyeran and Choi Daehoon from "Boksak Sokassuda," as well as international celebrities including Japanese actor Sakaguchi Kentaro, Kazakhstan's Berik Aichanov, and China's Baek Kyungjung, all coming together to light up the night in Busan.
The OST Concert, which will bring the festival to a grand finale, will be held on the evening of the 25th at the outdoor theater of the Busan Cinema Center. Artists such as Hong Isaac, Nerd Connection, Jung Sigi Band, Eve, and Elaine will take the stage to perform live renditions of hit songs from popular dramas and films. With the slogan "Melodies Across Time, Stories That Stay in the Heart," the concert promises an emotional narrative performance connecting the past, present, and future.
Expectations among music fans are running high with a special duet stage prepared by Hong Kong star Anson Kong and Taiwanese singer Eric Chou, along with a live performance by indie band Jung Sigi.
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The International Streaming Festival is a platform to explore the present and future of content and technology centered on OTT. In addition to the Global OTT Awards, a variety of programs such as an investment showcase, Media & Brand Day, International Streaming Summit, and series screenings will be held, making Busan a stage where global media and culture come together for four days.
Park Eunbin, Oh Jungse, Choi Daehoon, Yeom Hyeran, Kang Yuseok, Lee Suhyun, Jung Subin, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Berik Aichanov, Baek Kyungjung, Nattarat Nopparatthayaphon, Wang Chenyuan, Sapengwon, Bando Ryota, Zhong Xinling, Suri Lin.
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