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Baeksang's Controversial Popularity Awards Reveal Surprising Winners!

2025-05-03

Author: Wei

The buzz surrounding the "PRIZM Popularity Awards" for the 2025 Baeksang Awards has reached fever pitch! After a ten-day voting frenzy from April 23 to May 2, 2025, the winners have finally been announced, despite claims of potential rigging by advanced programs.

Stunning Wins from 'Lovely Runners' Leads!

In a dramatic turn of events, the stars of tvN’s sensational K-Drama, "Lovely Runners," have claimed victory in the 61st Baeksang Awards’ popularity awards.

Actor Byeon Woo Seok skyrocketed to fame, securing an impressive 2.4 million votes out of a total of 3.7 million.

But the crown jewel of this event was actress Kim Hye Yoon, who received a staggering 7.8 million votes from a pool of 18.4 million! With numbers this explosive, it’s no wonder she’s become a household name.

Runners-Up Make Waves!

The competitive spirit didn’t stop there! Among the male nominees, Park Bo Gum took a noteworthy 605,000 votes, followed by Jung Hae In with 180,000, Lee Jun Hyuk at 105,000, and Dex securing 87,000.

On the female side, Girl’s Day’s Hyeri showcased her popularity with 6.9 million votes, while the beloved IU followed with 3.4 million. NMIXX’s Haewon and Kim Tae Ri completed the lineup with 40,000 and 33,000 votes, respectively.

Mark Your Calendars!

All the excitement leads up to the award ceremony scheduled for May 5, 2025, at 8 PM KST. Will the event address the swirling allegations of rigging? Stay tuned for what promises to be an unforgettable night!