A client device for receiving digital media data and a method thereof are provided. The method includes transmitting, to at least one neighboring client device, a join request message for receiving the digital media data; receiving, from at least one neighboring client device, a partnership request message for granting transmission of the digital media data; transmitting, to the at least one neighboring client device transmitting the partnership request message, a data request message for requesting transmission of the digital media data; and receiving, from the at least one neighboring client device transmitting the partnership request message, the digital media data, wherein the digital media data is based on a transport format predefined between the client device and the at least one neighboring client device.