Kim Hye-yoon and Hyeri Neck-and-Neck in Netizen Awards Race

Actresses Locked in Intense Final Showdown

As of 6:02 p.m. on May 28, 2025, the race for Best Actress in the May edition of the Netizen Awards is heating up like never before. Leading the pack is Kim Hye-yoon, followed closely by Hyeri, with only a narrow 570-vote margin separating them. Fans from both camps are launching waves of coordinated voting sprees, resulting in one of the closest finishes in the award’s history.

Just 570 Votes Apart

Kim currently leads with 102,368 votes (43.3%), while Hyeri trails slightly behind at 101,798 votes (43.0%). With both actresses surpassing the 100,000-vote mark, the final sprint is marked by dramatic shifts in the vote tally—even within a single day, the lead swings back and forth like a seesaw.

Not Just About the Numbers—A Tactical Battle

This isn’t your average popularity poll. The race has evolved into a tactical showdown fueled by strategic timing and psychological momentum. Sometimes Hyeri pulls ahead, only for Kim to regain the lead hours later. Unlike previous seasons, there is no stability at the top—just an ever-changing dynamic that has viewers hooked until the last minute.

Other Contenders Hold Their Ground

Further down the list, Jung Subin holds 7,377 votes (3.1%) and Lee Se-young follows with 4,275 votes (1.8%), maintaining steady mid-tier positions. While they are unlikely to overtake the front-runners, their consistency hints at loyal fanbases and potential rankings rebounds.

Down to the Wire

With just two days left in May, predicting a winner is nearly impossible. What’s clear, however, is that this showdown between Kim Hye-yoon and Hyeri has captivated fans and rewritten the rules of online voting battles. One second, one vote—it could make all the difference.

“It’s not just a popularity contest anymore. It’s a strategic, emotional rollercoaster,” said one fan. And with only a 570-vote gap, every fan click counts more than ever before.