The Global OTT Awards is an annual ceremony recognizing excellence in Asian streaming content. As of 2025, it serves as the flagship event of the International Streaming Festival (Korean:국제스트리밍페스티벌), presented by Ministry of Science and ICT and Busan Metropolitan City.[1] The ceremony is hosted jointly by the Korea International Streaming Festival (KISF) and the Information and Communication Industry Promotion Agency.[2][3]
History
The event, originally known as the Asia Contents Awards, was established in 2019 as part of the Asian Film Market during the 24th Busan International Film Festival held from October 3 to October 12, 2019. The ceremony took place on October 6, with 9 award categories including Best Creative, Best Asian Drama, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Writer, Best Rising Star, Newcomer, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Excellence Award. The Award recognizes contents from Korea, China, and Japan.[4][5]
In 2023, the awards were rebranded to the Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards (아시아콘텐츠어워즈&글로벌OTT어워즈; abbreviated ACA & G. OTT) through a partnership with the International OTT Festival, the Ministry of Science and ICT and Busan Metropolitan City. The 2023 edition took place on October 8, held in conjunction with the 28th Busan International Film Festival. It was followed by the 2024 edition on October 6, 2024.[6][7]
The ceremony features 17 categories, following the addition of five new awards. The program is divided into 10 competitive categories and seven invitational honors, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award and Rising Star of the Year. To acknowledge the evolving industry landscape, the event also presents awards specifically to OTT service providers.[7]
Ceremonies
Awards category
There are 19 award categories including 5 newly added awards in 2023 and 2 added in 2024. The Awards celebrates 11 awards in competition and 8 awards by invitation.[18][19]
Open competition
Best Creative: This award honours a content with notable achievement among the nominations.
Best OTT Original: This award is for the outstanding OTT Original content among the nominations.
Best Asian TV Series: An outstanding Asian TV series among the nominations gets this award.
Best Reality and Variety: The outstanding reality and variety show among the nominations for the year is the recipient of this award.
Best Director
Best Writer
Best Lead Actor & Actress
Best Supporting Actor & Actress
Best Newcomer Actor & Actress
Best Visual Effects
Best Original Song: Introduced from 2024, it features memorable tracks that have resonated with the audience.
Invitation
Creative Beyond Border: This award is given to honor the content that has pioneered a new genre on OTT.
New Technology: This award honors outstanding platform that utilize emerging ICT technology.
Special Contribution for K-Content: To honour the platforms, networks, production houses, and artists who contribute to the proliferation of Korean content worldwide, this award is given.
Special Contribution for OTT Industry: This award honors the OTT service providers and partners who have contributed to the development of OTT industry worldwide.
Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is given to a TV station, media platform, production house, or a creative artist who has made notable contributions worldwide.
ACA Excellence Award: A creative artist who makes notable contributions around the world is honoured with this award.
Rising Star of the Year: The most notable artist among the nominations gets the rising star award.
People’s Choice Award: Introduced in 2024, this award will allow fans to vote for their favorite actors.
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