Lee Youngji Holds Her Ground in Netizen Awards Rankings
Korean rapper and TV personality Lee Youngji might only have secured 0.6% of the votes in the Best Broadcast category at the ongoing Netizen Awards, but her impact is anything but small. As of 5:47 p.m. on September 19, she held on to 10th place—quietly but confidently standing out among flashier names and heavy-hitter celebs.
Big Names Dominate, But Youngji’s Fans Show Up
While Son Taejin leads the pack with more than 63% of the votes (over 12,800!), Youngji’s 114 votes tell a different story: quality over quantity. In a field with TV giants like Yoo Jaesuk and Kang Hodong, Youngji’s spot in the top 10 speaks to her devoted fanbase. They may be smaller in size, but they’re quietly rallying in her corner.
Compared to mid-tier contenders like Dex (1.2%), Jang Doyeon (1.5%), and Lee Seunggi (1.7%), Youngji’s vote count might look modest—but it’s steady. That kind of support hints at one important thing: a tight-knit fandom keeping her afloat, one vote at a time.
Can Youngji Climb Even Higher?
Let’s be real: breaking into the mid-tier ranks won’t be easy. Names like Kang Hodong and Yoo Jaesuk aren’t just icons—they’re institutions in Korean entertainment. Still, Youngji’s voters are only 139 votes behind Dex and just 201 behind Jang Doyeon. If momentum builds, a surprise shuffle in the bottom half isn’t totally off the table.
At the end of the day, this isn’t just a numbers game. Lee Youngji brings something different—offbeat humor, magnetic screen presence, and a refusal to fit neatly into any box. Whether or not she climbs higher, her presence alone adds flavor to the finalist mix.
Fans Are the Real MVPs Here
She may not be gunning for the crown, but Youngji’s resilience shows the power of niche appeal and authentic fandom. Her unique blend of boldness and relatability makes her one to watch, not just in this competition, but across Korean TV more broadly.
Whether you’re a day-one fan or new to her quirky charm, one thing’s clear: Lee Youngji is carving her own space, even in the shadow of K-entertainment giants.
