Trophy Race Heats Up: Byun Woo-seok Leads Kim Hye-yoon, Kim Ji-won, and Jung Hae-in in Cheongryong Ranking

The competition for the trophy in the 'Cheongryong Ranking' year-end voting is intensifying as Byun Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yoon, Kim Ji-won, and Jung Hae-in vie for the top spot. As of December 28 at 10:45 AM, Byun Woo-seok is in the lead with 20,053 votes, accounting for 48.55% of the total support. Kim Hye-yoon follows in second place with 13,265 votes, representing 32.11%. Meanwhile, Kim Ji-won's fanbase has rallied, propelling her to third place with 2,003 votes, while Jung Hae-in, who had consistently held third place, is now in fourth.

Byun Woo-seok narrowly missed out on first place in the previous 'Cheongryong Ranking' voting, where he competed closely with Cha Eun-woo. Kim Hye-yoon was also a strong contender for the top position at that time. The popular couple from 'Jumping with Sunjae' is gearing up for an even more dazzling 2025.

Byun Woo-seok has been confirmed to star alongside IU in the upcoming MBC drama '21st Century Grand Duke's Wife' (tentative title). Kim Hye-yoon, after wrapping up her role in tvN's 'Jumping with Sunjae' in May, has been engaging with fans across Asia through her fan meetings titled 'Happiness' in Seoul, Japan, Taiwan, and Macau. She is set to appear in the SBS drama 'I’m Human Starting Today,' which is scheduled to air next year.

As the battle for first and second place heats up, Kim Ji-won and Jung Hae-in are not far behind. Although there is a noticeable gap in votes, past voting trends for the Cheongryong Ranking have shown that last-minute surges can dramatically change the standings, with hundreds of thousands of votes pouring in just an hour before the deadline.

Kim Ji-won gained significant popularity this year with her role in 'Tears of the King,' while Jung Hae-in showcased his versatility across various genres and won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 45th Cheongryong Film Awards for his performance in 'Veteran 2.'

The voting for the 'Cheongryong Ranking' year-end awards, which aims to select the best actor of the second half of the year, will continue until December 31 on Celeb Champ, with the winner receiving a trophy.