A Love Story Touching Z-Generation Viewers
tvN’s Monday-Tuesday K-drama ‘Gyunwoo and Seonnyuh’ is bathing viewers in romantic emotion, and its leads, Cho Yi-hyun and Chu Young-woo, are making quiet but meaningful waves in the Netizen Awards for July.
As of 2:30 PM on July 4, Chu Young-woo ranked 18th in the Male Actor category with 48 votes (0.8%), while Cho Yi-hyun placed 19th among female actors with 12 votes (0.2%).
‘A Salvation-Like First Love’ That Strikes a Chord
The two rising stars are currently winning hearts as the leads in a fantasy romance series centered on high schooler Park Seong-ah (played by Cho Yi-hyun), a “celestial maiden” with a double life, and Bae Gyunwoo (played by Chu Young-woo), a boy burdened with a fateful destiny. Their tale of first love mixed with suspense taps into the emotions of Gen Z viewers with precision.
In newly released stills, fans caught a glimpse of Park Seong-ah gently taking Bae Gyunwoo’s hand—a visual metaphor for the beginning of their first love.
Low Rankings, High Impact
Although the duo currently ranks in the lower tiers of the Netizen Awards, the drama’s ratings and online buzz are gaining momentum with each episode. Fans and insiders suggest that voting patterns may shift as emotional investment in the storyline grows stronger.
The series is currently ranked No.1 in its time slot across cable and general channels, a testament to its growing popularity. Naturally, attention toward its leading actors is rising in tandem.
What Fans Are Really Supporting: The Feeling of Love
Fandoms don’t just follow results—they follow connection and emotion. Cho Yi-hyun and Chu Young-woo’s performances are tugging at viewers’ heartstrings, and fan support may eventually turn into actual votes.
Cho portrays Park Seong-ah—a character often described as a “walking charm”—while Chu brings convincing desperation to Bae Gyunwoo’s character. Together, they create a deeply emotional landscape that mirrors the inner worlds of many young viewers.
Whether or not they clinch the awards, one thing’s for sure: their portrayal of first love is already winning over fans.
