Who’s Leading Korea’s Favorite Drama Queens This Month?
At the pulse of fan-powered popularity polling, the Netizen Awards are always a reliable reflection of who’s trending in the K-drama universe. As of August 8, 2025, Kim Hye-yoon has stormed ahead in the Best Actress category—earning almost half of all votes cast so far.
Kim Hye-yoon’s Commanding Lead
Kim Hye-yoon, beloved for her standout performances in Sky Castle and Extraordinary You, currently sits comfortably in first place with 5,713 votes, accounting for 44.1% of total votes. It’s a commanding lead going into the second weekend of the month, showing just how fiercely her fanbase is rallying behind her.
Close Call Among the Chasers
But the real drama? That’s happening just below her. Jung So-min is trailing in second with 1,575 votes (12.1%), while Lee Se-young (1,266 votes, 9.8%) and Shin Hye-sun (961 votes, 7.4%) are neck-and-neck for third. With such thin margins, even just a day’s voting could shuffle the entire top tier.
Middle and Lower Ranks: Still in the Race
In the middle of the pack, stars like Hwang Jung-eum (5.8%), Kim Ji-won (4.9%), and Park Eun-bin (3.5%) are holding steady, but a strategic fan push could launch them into the top five.
Further down, Yoona (Girls’ Generation), Ahn Eun-jin, and Jun Yeo-bin are locked in a tight race for 8th to 10th place. Not far behind, beloved names like Kim Yoo-jung, Son Ye-jin, and Hyeri are still in the running, proving the enduring appeal of seasoned and rising stars alike.
Voting Isn’t Over—Anything Can Happen
While Kim Hye-yoon’s strong start gives her a cushion, history has shown that wild card surges are very real in these awards. With the fan vote still open, any dedicated fandom could flip this chart by August’s end.
TL;DR: The K-drama queen crown is still up for grabs. So if your bias is trailing, now’s the time to rally your fandom!
