The Under-the-Radar Battle: Who Will Climb Out of the Bottom?
As July 2025 winds to a close, the Fanbook Awards — a popular fan-voted online ranking — is serving up a surprising twist. While all eyes are usually on the top spots, a quiet but fierce fight is raging at the bottom.
As of July 28 at 2:18 PM KST, Hyeri (158 votes), BLACKPINK’s Jennie (126 votes), and BTS’s Jimin (23 votes) are hanging in the bottom three. Sounds bleak? Not so fast. With less than 0.1% separating them, a few dozen votes could change everything overnight.
Jennie vs. Jimin vs. Hyeri: A Numbers Game
Let’s break it down:
- Hyeri is currently trailing 17th place Jo Soobin (274 votes) by 116 votes.
- Between Hyeri and Jennie? Just a 32-vote difference.
- Jennie leads Jimin by 103 votes — but again, that gap could evaporate with a single fan push.
All three are Big Name stars with massive international fandoms. But the question isn’t just about popularity — it’s about mobilization and timing.
Why This “Bottom Tier” Still Matters
The Fanbook Awards aren’t just for bragging rights. These rankings reflect fan unity, digital influence, and even brand power. For established artists like Hyeri, Jennie, and Jimin, avoiding a bottom-tier finish isn’t just about pride — it’s about maintaining momentum in a global fandom game.
Voting remains open till the end of July, meaning a last-minute surge from any one fandom could shift the narrative completely.
Can the Underdogs Rally?
Given the star power involved, a dramatic comeback isn’t just wishful thinking — it’s practically a K-drama in the making. As one fan quipped online, “Never count out Jimin stans in the 11th hour.”
With hours to go, will Hyeri spark a surprise rally? Can Jennie’s Blinks pull off an eleventh-hour miracle? Or will ARMY swoop in to rescue Jimin from the cellar?
One thing is clear: this isn’t over until the last vote’s in.
