Byeon Woo-seok & Kim Hye-yoon Top June Netizen Awards
June 30, 2025 marks the final day of voting for the June Netizen Awards, and though technically today’s the deadline, most fandoms gave it their all by yesterday. Now, it’s a day of waiting—with fans watching the scoreboard closely, even as their eyes begin to drift toward next month’s competition.
Despite limited time left, die-hard supporters continue to vote, particularly among the top-tier fandoms. Middle-ranking groups also showed fierce dedication, even if it proved difficult to climb the ranks. Their relentless effort stands as a testament to unwavering support—whether or not it reflects in the final results.
Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon Shine in Acting Categories
In particular, K-drama stars Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon each claimed the No.1 spots in the Best Actor and Best Actress categories, respectively, cementing their star power. Kim held her lead until the very last round of the first-half finale, while Byeon’s popularity—fueled by his lasting impact from the hit K-drama “Lovely Runner” (선재 업고 튀어)—remained steadfast.
With performances that resonated deeply with audiences, both actors showed why they are considered leading lights in the Hallyu wave.
June Netizen Awards Leaders [As of June 30, 12:21 AM]
- Best Male Artist: 1. Hwang Young-woong, 2. Park Ji-hyun, 3. Son Tae-jin
- Best Female Artist: 1. Jung Seo-joo, 2. My Jin, 3. Bin Ye-seo
- Best Album: 1. Hwang Young-woong — “By Your Side,” 2. Jung Seo-joo — “Waiting Is Nothing,” 3. Park Ji-hyun — “OCEAN”
- Best Group: 1. Forte di Quattro, 2. Fortena, 3. Liberante
- Neo-Star: 1. Kim Ji-hoon (Liberante), 2. Son Bin-ah, 3. Austin Kim (Fortena)
- Best Actor: 1. Byeon Woo-seok, 2. Park Ji-hoon, 3. Rowoon
- Best Actress: 1. Kim Hye-yoon, 2. Hyeri, 3. Jung So-min
- Best Movie: 1. The Girl on a Bulldozer, 2. Victory, 3. 20th Century Girl
- Best Drama: 1. tvN’s “Lovely Runner”, 2. U+Mobiletv’s “Friendly Competition”, 3. MBC’s “Motel California”
- Classic Drama: 1. tvN’s “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”, 2. Reply 1988, 3. JTBC’s “King the Land”
- Celebrity of the Year: 1. Giant Peng TV (Pengsoo), 2. PaniBottle, 3. Dex101
- Broadcasting Star: 1. Son Tae-jin, 2. Kian84, 3. Joo Woo-jae
- Cultural Program: 1. TV Chosun’s “Trot All-Star Battle: Wednesday Night”, 2. MBN’s “Burning Roses”, 3. MBC ON’s “Trot Champion”
- Best Company: 1. Samsung, 2. Lotte, 3. Hyundai Motors
- Businessperson of the Year: 1. Lee Jae-yong, 2. Shin Dong-bin, 3. Chung Eui-sun
- Fan Book: 1. Hwang Young-woong, 2. Jung Seo-joo, 3. Kim Hye-yoon
- Best CF Model: 1. Hwang Young-woong, 2. Jung Seo-joo, 3. Kim Hye-yoon
- Netizen Grand Prix: 1. Hwang Young-woong, 2. Jung Seo-joo, 3. Kim Hye-yoon
- Sports Star: 1. Heo Woong, 2. An Se-young, 3. Lee Kang-in
- Pro Baseball Team: 1. Lotte Giants, 2. KIA Tigers, 3. Samsung Lions
- Top Actor (Lifetime): 1. Jung Young-joo, 2. Kim Won-hae, 3. Jo Han-chul
- Legendary Star: 1. Cho Yong-pil, 2. Kim Wan-sun, 3. Lee Sun-hee
Closing Thoughts
With fierce competition across the board and voting nearly concluded, the June Netizen Awards reflect the unwavering dedication of fans and the continued rise of beloved artists and actors in the Korean entertainment world. As we step into a new month, anticipation already builds for who will dominate the July awards.
