The landscape of digital entertainment reached a new pinnacle on June 20th as the prestigious 2026 Global OTT Awards took center stage. Hosted at the iconic Outdoor Theatre of the Busan Cinema Center, South Korea, the ceremony served as the crown jewel of the Korea International Streaming Festival. This star-studded event highlighted the incredible surge in quality, diversity, and innovation within the global streaming ecosystem, honoring the finest dramas, reality programs, and groundbreaking original content from across the world.
A Night of Record-Breaking Achievements
This year’s ceremony emphasized the mounting influence of international streaming platforms. Netflix saw significant success throughout the evening, with The Price of Confession and You and Everything Else securing two of the most coveted honors of the night. The awards reflected not just the commercial success of these projects, but their profound impact on audiences through masterful storytelling and production.
Celebrating Individual Brilliance
The individual acting categories spotlighted extraordinary talent. Shin Hae-sun earned the title of Best Lead Actress for her captivating performance in The Art of Sarah, while Tseng Jing-hua took home the award for Best Lead Actor for his role in Had I Not Seen the Sun. Behind the scenes, creative brilliance was equally celebrated: Kwon Jong-gwan was honored as Writer of the Year for The Price of Confession, and Woo Min-ho received the Best Director accolade for Made in Korea. These wins underscored the diverse creative forces driving today’s narrative-heavy streaming environment.
2026 Global OTT Awards: Complete Winner Breakdown
Top Tier Honors
- Best Creative: You and Everything Else
- Best OTT Original: The Price of Confession
- Best Asian Content: The Silent Noise
Directing and Writing
- Best Director: Woo Min-ho (Made in Korea), LI Xue (Born to Be Alive)
- Best Writer: Kwon Jong-gwan (The Price of Confession)
Acting Excellence
- Best Lead Actor: Tseng Jing-hua (Had I Not Seen the Sun)
- Best Lead Actress: Shin Hae-sun (The Art of Sarah)
- Best Supporting Actor: Jung Sung-il (Made in Korea)
- Best Supporting Actress: Nana (Climax)
- Best New Actor: Lee Ki-taek (The Practical Guide to Love)
- Best New Actress: Bang Hyo-rin (Aema), Leah DOU (Her)
Music, Reality, and Special Honors
- Best Original Song: “Love Language” by Kim Min-seok (Can This Love Be Translated?)
- Rising Stars of the Year: Dahyun (Love Me), Rebecca Patricia Armstrong (Girl from Nowhere: The Reset), Choi Mina Sue (Singles Inferno 5)
- Best Reality & Variety: Badly in Love
- Best Visual Effects: Agent From Above
- Creative Beyond Border: The Battle of Yaksa
- People’s Choice Award: SONG Weilong (Shine on Me), TIAN Xiwei (Pursuit of Jade)
- Best Short-form of the Year: Dreaming Busan
As we look ahead, these titles represent a transformative era for digital entertainment. Congratulations to every recipient for setting a new standard in global content creation.
