Actor Byun Woo Seok is dominating the 2025 July Netizen Awards for Best Actor, holding a wide lead thanks to his breakout performance in ‘Lovely Runner.’
Byun Woo Seok Leads the Pack with a Massive Fanbase
According to the latest tally as of July 29, 2025, at 2:58 PM KST, Byun Woo Seok is sitting comfortably at the top of the Netizen Awards’ Best Actor category. Garnering a whopping 13,991 votes—a commanding 35.5%—the ‘Lovely Runner’ star has distanced himself far from the competition.
Thanks to his heart-fluttering role in Lovely Runner (“Seon-jae Upgo Twieo” in Korean), Byun has amassed a loyal army of fans who aren’t just watching—they’re voting. While his popularity soared last month, this latest turnout confirms he’s not just a fleeting trend, but a certified breakout star.
Intense Battle for Second Place
While Byun holds court at the top, the fight for second is heating up. SF9’s Rowoon currently claims silver with 4,605 votes (11.7%), trailed closely by K-drama heavyweight Lee Min-ho with 3,958 votes (10.0%). With just over a 600-vote difference between them, things could flip at the last minute.
Veteran actors like Lee Jun-ki (5.7%), rising stars like Na In-woo (5.1%), and fan-favorites such as Lee Junho (4.8%) and Jang Geun-suk (4.5%) round out the fiercely competitive mid-tier. In this zone, every single vote could dramatically shift the rankings.
Dark Horses and Surprise Contenders
Names like Um Tae-goo, Park Bo-gum, Park Ji-hoon, and Kim Nam-gil are holding steady near the 3% mark, eyeing a late-stage surge. Park Ji-hoon and Kim Nam-gil are in an especially close duel—currently separated by just a handful of votes.
Outside the Top 10, dreamy-hearted stars like Bae In-hyuk, Park Hyung-sik, and Song Kang hover around 1–2%, hoping to squeeze into the upper ranks before the buzzer. As for Namgoong Min and Lee Je-hoon? They’re locked in a tie with 401 votes each—proving that even the lower tiers have no shortage of drama.
Who’s Got the Staying Power?
With Byun Woo Seok still blazing ahead, and a stampede of talented actors battling just behind him, the Male Actor Award for July is shaping up to be more K-drama than ever. Will anyone have the star power—and fan power—to topple him?
With the final results hinging on each and every fan vote, stay tuned for what could be a nail-biting finish.
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