The Crowd Favorite: Kim Hye-yoon Leads by a Landslide
It may still be midsummer, but the drama among Korea’s top actresses is heating up fast. According to data collected on July 22 at 4:30 p.m. KST, Kim Hye-yoon is winning over the hearts—and clicks—of fans, pulling in 19,531 votes, which accounts for a stunning 48.5% of ballots for the Netizen Awards’ July Best Actress category. She’s not just leading—she’s nearly lapping the competition, holding a jaw-dropping 15,000-vote lead over the second place contender.
This solidifies Kim’s skyrocketing popularity, backed by a loyal fandom and her ever-growing reputation as a versatile actress. In the eyes of many, she’s already July’s queen of the small screen.
Middle of the Pack: Where the Real Fight Is
While first place seems locked down (for now), the real suspense is happening just below. The battle for 2nd to 7th place is the definition of neck-and-neck, with just 1,000 to 3,000 votes separating each rank.
- Lee Se-young: 9.2%
- Jung So-min: 7.3%
- Shin Hae-sun: 6.5%
- Lim Yoon-a: 6.4%
- Hwang Jung-eum: 5.0%
- Kim Ji-won: 4.7%
Let’s be real—these actresses are no slouches. Each has made waves this year with powerful roles and standout performances in K-dramas and films alike. With just a small margin separating them, a sudden surge of fan support could flip the board overnight.
Photo Finish: Margin of Error-Level Differences
Want intense? Shin Hae-sun and Lim Yoon-a are separated by just 37 votes. Meanwhile, Hwang Jung-eum and Kim Ji-won have only a 103-vote difference. That’s basically a group chat of fans away from a totally changed leaderboard.
Things could swing wildly with even the smallest campaign efforts over the next few days.
The Underdogs Still Have a Shot
Don’t sleep on the lower ranks, either. Park Eun-bin (3.3%), Ahn Eun-jin (2.0%), Jeon Yeo-been (1.8%), and Han Sun-hwa (1.8%) are circling the mid-tier group, eyes locked on potential breakout moves.
And let’s not forget heavy-hitters Kim Yoo-jung, Son Ye-jin, Jung Soobin, and Hyeri—they’re all still within striking distance if their fandoms rally just in time.
The Final Countdown
With voting still open and emotions running high, the July round of the Netizen Awards is anyone’s game—except maybe that first-place spot, which Kim Hye-yoon seems to be tying a ribbon on. But in the wild world of K-drama fandoms, nothing’s final until the last vote is cast.
Who will pull off a last-minute surprise? And will Kim’s lead remain unshaken? Stay tuned—and maybe cast your vote while you’re at it.
