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Cha Eun-woo has emerged as the best actor in the first-ever ‘Blue Dragon Ranking First Half Settlement,’ a title determined entirely by online voting. The poll, which ran from July 22 to August 24, saw Cha Eun-woo secure a remarkable 1,444,707 votes, capturing a 52.76% approval rating, according to a report from Korean media, Sports Chosun.
The competition was intense, particularly between him and fellow actor Byun Woo-seok, who has also been in the spotlight due to his drama Lovely Runner. Byun Woo-seok finished in second place, garnering 1,271,537 votes, representing a 46.44% approval rating.
Since the Blue Dragon Ranking is entirely based on online votes, fan engagement played a crucial role in determining the outcome. Despite Byun Woo-seok receiving significant attention for his role in Lovely Runner, it was Cha Eun-woo’s fan base that ultimately propelled him to the top spot.
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Fans took to X to express their joy at the actor's win.
"Man hustled hard. It’s well deserved" said one fan.
"Yaaaay Cha Eunwoo selected as the Best Actor in the Blue Dragon Ranking Half Year" said another.
"my best actor cha eunwoo" said another fan.
"as he should , eunwoo deserves so many accolades for playing complex character kwon seonyul and nailed it" added another fan.
Other fans congratulated Cha Eun-woo on X.
"YAY!! congrats eunwoo, i'm so proud of you" congratulated another fan.
"Congratulations loml, I’m proud of you" responded another fan.
"Congratulations Best Actor Cha Eunwoo!" reacted another fan.
How did Cha Eun-woo make it to the top?
Cha Eun-woo recently returned from Helsinki, Finland, where he was filming the new tvN entertainment show Finland Three-room Living. He is expected to engage more actively with his fans in the latter half of the year.
His influence extends beyond Korea, with his powerful box office appeal in the international OTT market. His leading roles in True Beauty and Wonderful World were released in 16 countries, including major markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, via the OTT platform Viu.
Additionally, the Tving original series Island, in which Cha Eun-woo starred, ranked in the top 10 of Amazon Prime Video’s Global TV Show Top 10 for three consecutive weeks, marking a significant achievement for Korean content.
One of his most notable accomplishments this year has been his successful image transformation through the drama Wonderful World, which allowed him to explore a broader range of genres.
Industry insiders have praised his unique presence among actors in their mid-to-late 20s, noting that his overwhelming visuals, combined with his global fan base, make him a standout star. His performance in Wonderful World has heightened expectations for even more impressive achievements in the second half of the year.
