Chinese heartthrob Bai Jingting has just captivated international audiences once more—this time by clinching the People’s Choice Award (Male Category) at the 2025 Global OTT Awards, held on August 24, 2025 in Busan, South Korea.
Bai Jingting Career Snapshot
Over the years, Bai Jingting has consistently mesmerized audiences with his nuanced, heartfelt performances. Among his standout projects:
The First Frost (2025) – Romantic drama on Netflix where Bai Jingting plays Sang Yan; became a record-breaking hit with over 25 billion views, crowned as the “Hottest Youth Idol C-Drama”, and secured a Top 10 global Netflix ranking.
- Reset (2022) – Popular time-loop thriller that amassed 1.8 billion views, earning Bai high recognition in the Character Index List.
- New Life Begins & Destined – Historical series on iQIYI that quickly gained widespread popularity, noted for strong domestic and international appeal.
- Always On The Move (2024) – Acclaimed railway police drama that achieved a 4% CVB rating, marking a milestone for CCTV-8 viewership.
Beyond the screen, Bai Jingting is equally admired for his humility and generosity, often supporting disaster relief through charitable donations. Affectionately called Xiao Bai, he also showcases his entrepreneurial side as the founder of the clothing brand Goodbai.
Global OTT Awards 2025 Winners
Alongside Bai JingTing, the Global OTT Awards 2025 celebrated a wide array of outstanding productions and talents across Asia. Among the winners are:
Best Creative : When Life Gives You Tangerines
Best OTT Original: Nine Puzzles
- People’s Choice Award (Male): Bai Jingting – The First Frost
- People’s Choice Award (Female): Bai Lu – Northward
- Rising Stars of the Year: Lee Soo-hyun (Family Matters), Shi Peng Yuan (A Life For A Life)
- Best Newcomer (Male): Kang You-Seok (Resident Playbook)
- Best Newcomer (Female): Chung Su-Bin (Friendly Rivalry), Suri Lin (Born For The Spotlight)
- Best Supporting Actor (Male): Oh Jung-se (Good Boy)
- Best Supporting Actor (Female): Yeom Hye-ran (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
The Global OTT Awards is an international platform that celebrates excellence in streaming and digital content, honoring the best creators, actors, and productions across the globe. Held annually in Busan, it highlights the growing influence of OTT platforms while recognizing both artistic achievements and audience impact.
