The ‘2026 Korea International Streaming Festival (KISF 2026)’, the nation’s only global streaming platform festival, has officially kicked off its preparations by unveiling its official poster. The poster, embodying the concept of ‘Waves of Empathy’, visually expresses the power of content spreading worldwide through streaming, raising anticipation for the upcoming festival. This year, KISF is set to present a convergence of media, technology, and culture with an expanded scale and diverse programs.
Official Poster Unveiled, Capturing the ‘Waves of Empathy’
KISF 2026 showcased its core concept, ‘Wave of Empathy’, through its official poster. This poster visually represents the process of a single piece of content spreading globally via streaming, with circular waves emanating powerfully from the center symbolizing the flow of stories and emotions shared across borders, languages, and cultures. This design intuitively illustrates the powerful connective experience created by streaming content.
The poster also captures attention with a strong color contrast between ‘Deep Purple’, symbolizing profound immersion, and ‘Sunset Orange’, embodying passionate energy. These colors express the sensory flow of a single story spreading worldwide through streaming, while simultaneously embodying the unique powerful ability of streaming platforms to focus the attention of global viewers on content.
Rich Programs Spanning Media, Technology, and Culture
Building on last year’s success, KISF 2026 will return with an enhanced scale, presenting a diverse array of programs encompassing media, technology, and culture. Key programs include the ‘Global OTT Awards’, which aims to elevate the status of K-content, along with the ‘International Streaming Summit’ and ‘Platform Day’, where industry experts will gather to discuss the future of the streaming industry. An ‘Investment Showcase’ will also be held to attract investment in promising content and technology.
Additionally, a wealth of entertainment awaits visitors, including an ‘OST Concert’ to enhance the emotional impact of content, and ‘Series Screenings’ where various series can be enjoyed. Through these programs, KISF 2026 plans to strengthen the global competitiveness of K-content while also offering a platform for ‘media-culture-technology’ convergence, where the rapidly changing paradigms of the media industry and innovative technologies can be explored.
Global Streaming Festival to Unfold at Busan Cinema Center
KISF 2026, the nation’s only and largest global streaming platform festival, offering a comprehensive overview of global streaming content and technology trends, will be grandly held for four days from Thursday, June 18th to Sunday, June 21st, at the Busan Cinema Center. This festival, taking place in Busan, a hub of maritime culture, is expected to attract even more visitors and industry professionals.
KISF announced that it would sequentially release detailed lineups and ticketing information for its key programs, including the Global OTT Awards and OST Concert. With a diverse lineup and programs currently in preparation, expected to fully meet the expectations of global fans, it is anticipated to be a significant festival where the present and future of the streaming industry can be experienced.
KISF 2026 is expected to be more than just a festival; it will be an important venue for exploring new connection possibilities created by streaming technology and content. We look forward to the successful hosting of this festival, which will showcase the charm of K-content to global viewers and present the future of the rapidly changing media industry.
