Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards (Korean: 아시아콘텐츠어워즈&글로벌OTT어워즈; abbreviated ACA & G. OTT) is an awards ceremony organized by Busan International Film Festival and Korea Radio Promotion Association. Formerly known as Asia Contents Awards, it is an annual event inaugurated in 2019. It joined hands with the International OTT Festival, the Ministry of Science and ICT and Busan Metropolitan City in 2023, who co-hosts the event. Rebranding itself as "Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards (ACA & G.OTT Awards)", it has expanded its horizon from Asia to the world. It now has 17 award categories including 5 newly added awards. The Awards celebrates 10 awards in competition and 7 awards by invitation such as Lifetime Achievement Award and Rising Star of the Year. Recognising the contribution of the streamers, it presents awards to the OTT service providers also.[1]
2023 edition of the awards ceremony took place on October 8, 2023, at BIFF Theater, Busan Cinema Center, Busan, South Korea.[2]
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.[11][12]
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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^Choi, Songhee (September 18, 2023). "김강우·낸시, 2023 아시아콘텐츠어워즈 & 글로벌OTT어워즈 MC 확정" [Kim Kang-woo and Nancy confirmed as MCs for the 2023 Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards]. Aju Economy (in Korean). Retrieved September 18, 2023.
^"[제28회BIFF ACA＆G.OTT]'무빙' 6관왕 싹쓸이..류승룡 주연상→이정하·고윤정 신인상(종합)" [[28th BIFF ACA&G.OTT] Ryu Seung-ryong's Leading Actor Award → Lee Jeong-ha and Go Yoon-jeong's Rookie Award...'Moving' wins 6 awards (comprehensive)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023 – via Naver.
^Jang Da-hee (August 30, 2024). "변우석→김혜윤…2024 아시아콘텐츠어워즈 배우상 누구에게?" [Byun Woo-seok → Kim Hye-yoon… Who will win the 2024 Asia Contents Awards Best Actor Award?]. MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
^Park Jeong-seon (September 25, 2024). "류승룡·이정하·주동우, BIFF 글로벌OTT어워즈 시상자" [Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Jung-ha, Joo Dong-woo, BIFF Global OTT Awards Presenters]. JTBC (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
^Na-ra, Kim (October 25, 2020). "김희애X주지훈, 배우상 수상…'부부의세계' 2관왕·'킹덤2' 3관왕→전미도 신인상 [BIFF 아시아콘텐츠어워즈](종합)" [Kim Hee-ae ‘The World of the Married’ won 2 awards, ‘Kingdom 2’ won 3 awards → Jeon Mi-do Rookie of the Year Award [BIFF Asia Contents Awards] (Comprehensive)]. My Daily (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
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^ abKang Hyo-jin (October 7, 2021). "아시아콘텐츠어워즈, '무브 투 헤븐'·'스위트홈' 3관왕→이제훈 올해의 배우상 '영예'[종합]" [Asia Contents Awards, 'Move to Heaven' and 'Sweet Home' 3 crowns → Lee Je-hoon Actor of the Year Award 'Honor' [General]]. Spotify News (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^Li Miaoyin (October 9, 2019). "芳榕釜山影展获颁最有潜力新人奖 | 早报" [Fangrong won the Most Promising Newcomer Award at the Busan Film Festival]. Zaobao (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved September 13, 2023.
^Kim Ji-hye (September 27, 2022). "김민하X판빙빙, 아시아콘텐츠어워즈서 라이징스타상·인기상 수상" [Kim Min-ha and Fan Bing-bing win the Rising Star Award and Popularity Award at the Asia Content Awards]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2023 – via Naver.
^ abJang Ye-sol (October 6, 2024). "변우석 김혜윤 '피플스 초이스상' 영예→조연상 안재홍 염혜란 독식 (2024 ACA)[종합]" [Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon take the People's Choice Award → Ahn Jae-hong and Yeom Hye-ran monopolize the Supporting Actor Award (2024 ACA) [Comprehensive]]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
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