Glamorous Global Stars Gather in Busan
International Streaming Festival Guest Lineup Unveiled
Global OTT Awards and Star-Studded Events Set for August 22-25
The dazzling appearance of silver screen stars will take place in Busan. The guest lineup for the '2025 International Streaming Festival' has been unveiled.
The 2025 International Streaming Festival, co-hosted by the Korea International Streaming Festival (Co-Executive Directors Kim Bokkeun and Kim Sungcheol) and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, will feature a glamorous roster of global guests, including Park Eunbin, Oh Jungse, Yum Hye-ran, Choi Da-hoon, Kang Yuseok, Lee Suhyun, Jung Subin, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Berik Aitzhanov, Baek Kyungjung, Nattarat Nopparattayapon, Wang Chenyuan, Sapengwon, Bando Ryota, Zhong Xinling, and Suri Lin.
Anticipation is high for this year's guest lineup at the 2025 International Streaming Festival Global OTT Awards, as it brings together a wide range of figures who have made their mark across OTT platforms and stages over the past year.
The lineup is completed by a diverse array of talents: Park Eunbin of 'Hyper Knife', beloved for her solid acting skills and versatility in portraying a wide range of characters; Oh Jungse of 'Good Boy', who continues to reinvent himself with each project; and Yum Hye-ran and Choi Da-hoon of 'Thank You For Your Hard Work', both of whom have left a strong impression with their distinctive performances.
Emerging actors have also joined the lineup, including Kang Yuseok, who proved his versatility across genres through 'Thank You For Your Hard Work' and 'Someday Wise Resident Life'; Lee Suhyun of 'Family Plan', who added depth to the narrative with his captivating gaze; and Jung Subin of 'Good Competition', who heightened the immersion of her works with her delicate emotional acting. All have showcased solid acting skills and a strong presence.
International actors are also participating. Sakaguchi Kentaro of 'What Comes After Love', who has a broad fanbase in both Korea and Japan; Berik Aitzhanov, the leading actor from Kazakhstan's '4°C'; Baek Kyungjung of 'Nan Hong', a major hit in the Chinese-speaking world in the first half of the year and popular among Korean fans; and Nattarat Nopparattayapon, a Thai actor and model currently active in 'Mad Unicorn', will all grace the event. In addition, global silver screen stars such as Wang Chenyuan of 'Bleach', Bando Ryota of 'The Lion's Den', Sapengwon of 'Borrowed Name, New Life', and Zhong Xinling and Suri Lin of 'The Spotlight Is Mine' will gather together.
Attention is also focused on the hosts who will open the awards ceremony, which highlights content, creators, and technological achievements across the global OTT industry and presents a global vision for the entertainment sector. Announcements of award presenters and celebratory performance lineups, which will further enhance the stage, are also forthcoming and drawing interest.
The 2025 International Streaming Festival will be held from August 22 to August 25 at the Busan Cinema Center and Paradise Hotel. Centered around the Global OTT Awards on August 24, the event will showcase the future of 'media-culture-technology' convergence, with a variety of programs including an investment showcase, Media & Brand Day, International Streaming (OTT·FAST) Summit, OST concert, and series screenings, all highlighting new media services and technologies focused on OTT.
For more information about the 2025 International Streaming Festival, please refer to the official website channels.
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