Kim Hye-yoon Holds a Strong Lead in the Netizen Awards
As July comes to a close, the competition is heating up—but Kim Hye-yoon is already blazing her trail to the top. According to the latest tally as of July 25 at 4:08 PM KST, she’s sitting comfortably in first place in the Netizen Awards’ Best Actress category, racking up 21,702 votes or 48.0% of the total.
The Only Actress With Over 20K Votes
If popularity were a race, Kim is lapping the field. Not only is she in the lead, she’s the only nominee to cross the 20,000-vote threshold—clear evidence of a passionate fan base rallying behind her. This month, it’s become quite clear: Kim Hye-yoon is the actress to beat.
Lower than June—But Still a Power Player
Interestingly, her current tally pales in comparison to the whopping 55,259 votes she accumulated in June. But don’t call it a slump just yet. Experts point to multiple factors like the summer heat wave, shifting fan interest, and vote-splitting across other categories as reasons for the dip. With nearly a week to go, a last-minute surge could push her past that coveted 50K mark for the third month in a row.
The Competition: Close but Not Quite There
Trailing significantly behind are Lee Se-young with 4,154 votes (9.2%) and Jung So-min with 3,392 (7.5%). While their numbers are modest, both actresses have strong filmographies and loyal fans—so a last-minute comeback isn’t out of the question.
Also in the top five are Shin Hye-sun (2,969 votes, 6.6%) and Im Yoon-ah (2,915 votes, 6.4%), making for a tight mid-tier competition. Below them, names like Hwang Jung-eum, Kim Ji-won, and Park Eun-bin are maintaining solid ground. And with upcoming dramas or TV appearances on the horizon, dark horses like Ahn Eun-jin, Jeon Yeo-bin, and Han Sun-hwa could still shake things up.
Will Kim Hye-yoon Defend Her Crown?
The summer sun may be sweltering, but the actresses’ battle for screen queen dominance is even hotter. The big question: Can Kim Hye-yoon hold her throne through the final weekend, or is a dramatic plot twist in store? One thing is certain—August is bringing new dramas, new faces, and a whole new round of drama, both on screen and off.
