Byeon Woo-seok Scores Yet Another Win
July 2025 is shaping up to be all about Byeon Woo-seok, as the actor snagged the Male Acting Award once again at the Netizen Awards. This marks his 14th consecutive month at the top—an almost mythical run that cements him as one of Korea’s most beloved leading men.
With 14,902 votes (35.4%), Byeon maintained a comfortable lead, even though his vote count dipped slightly compared to last month. It’s not just about the numbers—his performance in Lovely Runner (Korean title: 선재 업고 튀어) and his heartfelt connection with fans have built a trust that’s clearly unshakeable.
Rowoon and Lee Minho Climb the Charts
Coming in second was Rowoon, whose 4,934 votes (11.7%) represented a noticeable jump from June, moving him up from third place. Right behind him, Lee Minho claimed third with 4,059 votes (9.7%), reasserting his global star power and slotting into the top 3.
The Battle for the Middle Ranks
The middle tier of the rankings saw fierce competition as fan bases rallied behind their faves:
- Lee Joon-gi — 4th (2,365 votes, 5.6%)
- Na In-woo — 5th (2,152 votes, 5.1%)
- Lee Junho — 6th (2,025 votes, 4.8%)
- Jang Keun-suk — 7th (1,910 votes, 4.5%)
- Um Tae-goo — 8th (1,658 votes, 3.9%)
Only Three Votes Spared These Stars
In a nail-biting development, just three votes separated the 9th to 11th places:
- Park Jihoon — 1,293 votes (3.1%)
- Park Bo-gum — 1,292 votes (3.1%)
- Kim Nam-gil — 1,290 votes (3.1%)
Though Park Jihoon slipped slightly in rank, his dedicated international fanbase made sure he stayed in the spotlight.
Stars to Watch in the Lower Ranks
The 12th to 20th places featured a mix of newcomers and established actors, hinting at shifting tides for future awards:
- Bae In-hyuk — 1,062 votes
- Park Hyung-sik — 792 votes
- Song Kang — 498 votes
- Chu Young-woo — 479 votes
- Namgoong Min — 439 votes
- Lee Je-hoon — 427 votes
- Jung Hae-in — 305 votes
- Jung Joon-won — 152 votes
- So Ji-sub — 27 votes
The Takeaway? Byeon’s Throne Still Holds
While the crown still sits firmly on Byeon Woo-seok’s head, the movement in the top 10 signals that change may be on the horizon. With Lovely Runner no longer airing but the fandom flame still burning hot, all eyes are on the August stage.
As fans gear up for another round of tightly contested votes, one question looms: will a new challenger rise—or will Byeon extend his reign to legendary status?
