K-League Underdog Jeon Min-jae Eyes Surprise Finish at 2025 Netizen Awards
As the 2025 Netizen Awards near their dramatic finale, one name is quietly making waves—Jeon Min-jae of the Lotte Giants. As of 4:06 PM on June 28, the understated pro baseball player sits in 10th place in the Sports category, holding 0.2% of the vote with 26 ballots cast.
The Underdog With Serious Fan Power
Sure, he’s far from the top of the leaderboard, but make no mistake—Jeon Min-jae’s appearance in the rankings among South Korea’s elite athletes is a statement in itself. His team, the Lotte Giants, is currently leading the Netizen Awards’ Pro Baseball division, a nod to the franchise’s growing fanbase and clout. That momentum could very well trickle down to Jeon.
Solid Stats, Strong Support
Jeon isn’t just riding the team’s popularity. With a respectable .293 batting average, he’s earned legitimate cred among Lotte fans. In a league where household names often dominate the spotlight, Jeon represents the loyal workhorse—beloved by diehards, even if he’s not trending daily on X (formerly Twitter).
Who’s Leading the Pack?
No surprise here—Heo Woong is commanding first place with a jaw-dropping 7,451 votes (46.7%). He’s followed by badminton ace An Se-young (11.8%), soccer star Lee Kang-in (11.1%), and EPL icon Son Heung-min (9.4%). The mid-table is a who’s who of Korean sports royalty, including Kim Yuna, Kim Do-young, Lee Jung-hoo, and Kim Yeon-koung.
A Quiet Comeback in the Works?
While big names dominate the spotlight, Jeon Min-jae could be cooking up a quiet comeback. Riding his team’s upward trajectory and backed by committed fans, he’s not out of the race just yet. With voting still open, the question is: can passion push him further up the ranks before the buzzer?
Don’t blink—you might just miss the plot twist.
