Voting Frenzy Heats Up in Final Stretch
The July edition of South Korea’s Netizen Awards is entering its final phase, and for fans, it’s now or never. No more overthinking—just clicks, commitment, and caffeine-fueled voting marathons.
Top fandoms have officially entered “total offense mode.” We’re talking daily vote targets, hourly strategy updates, and group chats buzzing louder than a Seoul subway station during rush hour.
Kim Hye-yoon Leads Female Actor Category
As of July 21, Kim Hye-yoon tops the fan-voted Best Actress category. Best known for her versatile roles in K-dramas, Kim is gearing up for her next project—playing a gumiho (a mythical nine-tailed fox) in the upcoming SBS drama “Today, I’m Human”. The fantasy-meets-romcom concept has fans hyped and curious to see her transformation.
With her next role in the pipeline, fan anticipation has reached Peak K-drama Fever levels. But can she hold onto her lead through the tidal wave of last-minute votes?
Battle for Every Category Is Tight
Here’s how the leaderboard looks as of July 21, 12:41 AM:
- Best Male Singer: Hwang Young-woong
- Best Female Singer: Jung Seo-joo
- Album of the Year: Hwang Young-woong – “Knitted Sweater”
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Best New Star: Liberante’s Kim Ji-hoon
- Best Male Actor: Byun Woo-seok
- Best Film: The Girl on a Bulldozer
- Best Drama: tvN’s Carry Sunjae and Run
- All-Time Classic: tvN’s Secret Royal Inspector & Joy
Legendary Names, New Faces
- Grand Star Award: Cho Yong-pil (an iconic name in Korean music)
- Great Actor Award: Jung Young-joo
- Sports Star: Basketball player Heo Woong
- Pro Baseball Team of the Year: Lotte Giants
- Broadcasting Icon: Son Tae-jin
- Culture Show of the Year: TV Chosun’s Trot All-Star Wednesday Night
Final Ten Days: Clicks Over Comments
The Netizen Awards are less about prestige and more about passion. These next ten days will separate casual fans from the ride-or-die stans. Kim Hye-yoon’s lead is solid—for now. But in a click-to-win world, nothing is guaranteed until the final second.
Can Kim Hye-yoon seal the deal and add another crown to her youthful career? Stay tuned and don’t forget—every vote counts.
