The Great Fan Vote Face-Off
The July 2025 Netizen Awards are shaping up like a high-stakes K-drama finale—with plot twists, fierce rivalries, and cliffhanger rankings. What seemed like a stable leaderboard is suddenly in chaos, especially in the ‘Best Actress’ category, where the race for 2nd place is turning into a nail-biter.
Actresses Lee Se Young and Jung So Min are in a neck-and-neck sprint for that elusive runner-up slot, and as of July 25, even Shin Hye Sun, currently in 4th place, isn’t out of the running just yet. With daily voting shifts tipping the balance, fans are being reminded that this isn’t just a contest of popularity—it’s a race of persistence.
It’s Not Over Until the Final Click
While Kim Hye Yoon is still holding firm at number one in the Best Actress category, the gap between the next contenders is slim enough to disappear with a few determined fandom clicks. For the passionate supporters of Lee Se Young and Jung So Min, this has become less about fandom size and more about consistency. It’s a sudden-death round of who can keep the momentum going until that final vote.
As the event organizers note: “It’s no longer about who had the strongest start, but who finishes the strongest.”
Across the Board: Here Are the Current Leaders
- Best Actor: Byun Woo Seok holds top spot, with Rowoon and Lee Minho trailing.
- Best Actress: Kim Hye Yoon (1st), Lee Se Young (2nd), Jung So Min (3rd)
- Top Group: Forte di Quattro
- Best Male Singer: Hwang Young Woong
- Best Female Singer: Jung Seo Joo
- Drama of the Month: tvN’s ‘Carry Sunjae On My Back’
- Movie of the Month: ‘Girl on a Bulldozer’
From solo singers to beloved groups and celebrated actors, the July Netizen Awards are showcasing the full spectrum of South Korea’s leading stars. But in a twist worthy of a season finale, a few underdogs and dark horses are flipping the script.
Final Countdown: What’s Next?
With just days left until voting closes, the tension is palpable. Will Lee Se Young surge ahead? Could Jung So Min make a comeback? Or will a dark horse like Shin Hye Sun surprise everyone?
One thing’s for sure: K-culture fandoms are not about to hit pause. It’s game on until the final second—and the only spoiler alert is that rankings can change overnight.
Will your favorite star make the cut? The clock’s ticking.
