The present disclosure relates to a method and device for receiving a content by a terminal device. The method for receiving a content by a terminal device comprises the steps of: transmitting a query message requesting content-related information to a first server; receiving a response message including the content-related information from the first server; on the basis of the response message, requesting a content from a second server corresponding to the content-related information; and receiving the content from the second server, wherein the content-related information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses of the second server, pieces of port information, and pieces of media information relating to a content.