In the Sports Award category of the June 2026 Netizens' Awards, basketball star Heo Woong and football star Lee Kang-in are once again engaged in a fierce battle for the lead, following their close competition last month.

According to the tally as of 4:58 p.m. on the 4th, Heo Woong is leading with 1,047 votes (39.3%). Lee Kang-in is closely following with 915 votes (34.4%), forming a two-horse race. The vote difference between the two candidates is a mere 132 votes.

What draws attention is the fact that these two stars are once again facing off for the top spot in the Sports Award this month, continuing their rivalry from last month. As Heo Woong, representing basketball, and Lee Kang-in, the face of Korean football, clash once again fueled by the passionate support of their fandoms, the Sports Award category is effectively unfolding as a 'Heo Woong vs. Lee Kang-in' matchup.

In particular, this June's Netizens' Awards holds greater significance as it takes on the character of a first-half-of-the-year final. As it is a stage that wraps up the first half of the year rather than a simple monthly competition, the solidarity of fans supporting the two stars is expected to grow even stronger.

Consequently, attention is focused on whether the current vote gap will be maintained or if a dramatic comeback will unfold.

Kim Yuna ranked third with 205 votes (7.7%). She was followed by Kim Yeon-koung with 114 votes (4.3%), Son Heung-min with 107 votes (4.0%), Kim Do-young with 91 votes (3.4%), Lee Jung-hoo with 75 votes (2.8%), An Se-young with 51 votes (1.9%), Yoon Yi-na with 47 votes (1.8%), and Kuma Yushi with 10 votes (0.4%).

Currently, Heo Woong and Lee Kang-in share over 73% of the total votes, demonstrating an overwhelming presence. With the added symbolism of the first-half final, the rivalry between the two stars has emerged as the biggest highlight of this month's Sports Award, and the ultimate winner is expected to be determined by the direction of the fans' support.