tvN’s Hit Drama Stays on Top Two Months Running
When it comes to winning hearts, Carry Sunjae and Run (선재 업고 튀어) is two-for-two. For the second month in a row, the beloved tvN drama dominated the Netizen Awards’ Drama of the Month for July 2025, earning a whopping 24,733 votes (69.9%). That’s not just a win—it’s a landslide.
Why Is Everyone Still Obsessed with This Drama?
Part coming-of-age, part heart-tugging romance, ‘Carry Sunjae and Run’ checks all the boxes. Emotional depth? Check. Killer chemistry? Double check. Fans have stayed loyal for over a year—and they came out in full force this month to crown their favorite once again.
“It’s rare to see a drama balance romance and character growth so well. Every episode left me gutted in the best way,” gushed one commenter on a fan forum.
The Competition: Close But Not Quite
- 2nd Place: MBC’s ‘Motel California’ (4,391 votes / 12.4%) — stylish noir vibes and a growing cult following
- 3rd Place: tvN’s ‘Son of Mom’s Friend’ (3,083 votes / 8.7%) — fresh concept, breakout rookie cast
- 4th Place: Disney+ ‘Hyper Knife’ (1,627 votes)
- 5th Place: Channel A’s history-flavored ‘Check-in Hanyang’ (569 votes)
- 6th Place: Last month’s champ ‘Friendly Competition’ slipped with 474 votes
Others making the top 10 include SBS’s ‘Our Film’, tvN’s ‘Gyunwoo and Vega’, and even an early teaser taste of ‘Squid Game 3’ on Netflix.
What’s Behind the Lasting Appeal?
This isn’t just a drama on a hot streak. ‘Carry Sunjae and Run’ proves that when storytelling, acting, and fan connection align, you get a cultural moment. One fan summed it up perfectly: “It’s not just the plot—it’s the feeling. I still think about the characters days later.”
With no clear challenger in sight, will August’s drama showdown shake up the rankings? Or is ‘Carry Sunjae and Run’ still untouchable?
