Kim Hye-yoon Leads with Confidence
As of 6:55 PM on August 14, Kim Hye-yoon is sitting comfortably atop the August Netizen Awards for Best Actress with 10,299 votes—roughly 45.0% of the total count. That’s more than 7,500 votes ahead of her closest competitor, Jung So-min, who currently holds 12.0% of the vote (2,736 votes).
‘Queen Kim’ Holds Her Crown
Kim Hye-yoon’s surge in popularity isn’t out of nowhere. Thanks to her critically acclaimed performance in the tvN drama “Lovely Runner” (Korean title: Seonjae Upgo Twieo), she has solidified not just fan loyalty but also her position as one of K-drama’s rising leads. With nearly half of all votes, it’s hard to imagine anyone else dethroning her before the polls close.
If she keeps up this pace, Kim’s dominance this month will go down as one of the most decisive wins in Netizen Awards history—proof that the “Queen” isn’t just a nickname but a title she’s earned.
Fierce Fight for Top 4
While Kim may have the crown locked down, the race for the next top spots is anything but calm. Jung So-min is hanging onto second place, but Lee Se-young is creeping up fast with 9.4% of votes—only about 580 behind. Shin Hae-sun isn’t far off either, with 7.6%, threatening a potential upset. It’s a photo finish brewing—and fans are watching closely.
Midfield Drama Still Unfolding
The competition settles a bit moving down the chart. Fifth-place Hwang Jung-eum trails with 5.7%, putting a bigger gap between her and the leaders. But among the 6th to 8th ranks, the margins are tighter. A last-minute fan push could easily shake things up before the final tally.
What to Watch Next
The August vote has become a classic case of “one strong lead vs. many challengers.” While Kim Hye-yoon seems poised to take home the prize, fans are keeping eyes peeled for a dramatic twist in the mid-table. If fandoms mobilize, especially near the deadline, there could be some headline-making shifts.
Will Kim cement an undisputed win? Or will a dark horse rise from the midfield? Stay tuned—this drama isn’t over yet.
