Lee Joon-gi Enters Top 3 in Netizen Awards
As of 6:12 PM on August 13, Lee Joon-gi has officially entered the race for the top male acting honor in this month’s Netizen Awards. With 1,155 votes (6.6%), he currently ranks third—hot on the heels of second-place Rowoon (2,080 votes, 12.0%) and first-place Byun Woo-seok (6,312 votes, 36.3%).
A Career Built on Range—and Relevance
It’s not just nostalgia that’s fueling Lee Joon-gi’s climb up the ranks. Known for his genre-defying choices and emotional depth, the actor has long captivated fans with his adaptability—from historical dramas to crime thrillers. His recent roles have only solidified his reputation as a consistently compelling performer.
“Whether he’s a swordsman or a profiler, Lee Joon-gi makes every character his own,” one fan commented online. It’s this proven track record that’s powering his votes—and possibly pushing him into striking distance of the top two.
A Mid-Tier Shake-Up Could Be Coming
What makes this race so unpredictable is the neck-and-neck competition within the mid-tier group. Actor Lee Min-ho trails Lee Joon-gi by just 70 votes at 1,085 (6.2%), while Na In-woo (970 votes, 5.6%) and Jang Geun-suk (827 votes, 4.8%) are also in hot pursuit.
Just one day of intense fan voting could completely flip the leaderboard. As one commenter on SNS put it, “All it takes is one group chat and a hashtag spree.”
Could It Turn Into a Two-Horse Race?
If Lee Joon-gi manages to leap into second place, the spotlight will shift from Byun Woo-seok’s runaway lead to a showdown: a fan-fueled chase between two titans. It’s a narrative fans are already hyping online — #TeamJoonGi vs. #TeamWooSeok.
With voting open until August 31, the final outcome still hangs in the balance. So, will Lee Joon-gi’s fans rally hard enough to turn the tide?
What’s Next?
The August Netizen Awards continue through the end of the month. Whether Lee Joon-gi can snag a top-two spot—or even challenge for the crown—will depend on how fiercely his fandom mobilizes in the coming days.
One thing’s for sure: In this drama, the fans are the real scriptwriters.
