Kim Hye-yoon Eyes a Comeback in the ‘20,000 Club’
Actress Kim Hye-yoon is enjoying a surge in popularity in the April edition of the Netizen Awards, stirring excitement among fans and the entertainment industry. As of 5:39 p.m. on April 7, she had secured 6,041 votes, earning her second place in the Best Actress category.
This marks a notable comeback effort, as Kim aims to return to the esteemed “20,000 Club” for the first time since posting 26,424 votes in December — nearly four months ago. With her fandom rallying behind her, expectations are rising for another major voting breakthrough.
Busy Schedule Fuels Popularity Boost
Kim’s growing popularity is no coincidence. Her recent string of high-profile activities has kept her in the spotlight. She’s set to co-host the upcoming Asia Star Entertainment Awards 2025 (ASEA 2025) with The Boyz member Younghoon on May 29, a step that highlights her expanding presence on the global stage.
She also caught the public eye as a nominee—with co-star Byeon Woo-seok—for the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, thanks to her role in the popular K-drama “Lovely Runner” (original title: 선재 업고 튀어). Between red carpet events and emcee duties, Kim is making her mark as one of the industry’s hottest stars this spring.
April Voting Race Intensifies
The April Netizen Awards continues to heat up. As of the latest update, the top contenders for the Best Actress award are:
- 1st – Jung Soobin (15,568 votes / 56.3%)
- 2nd – Kim Hye-yoon (6,041 votes / 21.8%)
- 3rd – Lee Se-young (1,185 votes / 4.3%)
- 4th – Jung So-min (737 votes / 2.7%)
- 5th – Lim Yoon-a (726 votes / 2.6%)
Other notable names trailing in the rankings include Shin Hye-sun, Hwang Jung-eum, and Kim Ji-won, all holding solid fan bases of their own.
Will She Break the 20,000 Barrier Again?
As votes continue to roll in, the big question remains: Can Kim Hye-yoon rejoin the ranks of the “20,000 Club”? With her fans mobilizing and her activity levels high, many believe it’s only a matter of time. One thing is certain—April is shaping up to be a decisive month in Kim’s rising career trajectory.
