Actress Park Eun-bin is riding the heated buzz of tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama 'Spooky Romance' and aiming for an upward trajectory in the Best Actress category at the July 2026 Netizens Awards.

As of 1:40 p.m. on the 20th, Park Eun-bin ranked 6th in the Netizens Awards Best Actress category with 1,132 votes (4.4%). While there is a gap in votes with the top tier, it remains to seen whether the rising popularity of her current work will bring any changes to the voting trend.

Park Eun-bin plays the role of Cheon Yeori, leading the narrative in 'Spooky Romance.' In the second episode that aired on the 19th, the connection between Cheon Yeori and prosecutor Ma Kangwook (Yang Sejong) became intricately intertwined, unfolding the main storyline in earnest. The two characters conducted a joint investigation to uncover a suspect's charges and showcased comic chemistry through the mishap of unintentionally sharing the same hotel room in Jeju. Toward the end of the episode, the two, who were pursuing a new missing person case, discovered another body at the bottom of a cliff, heightening the tension to its peak.

Amid the narrative traversing mystery, romance, and comedy, Park Eun-bin naturally embodies Cheon Yeori's quirky yet warm charm, earning positive reviews from viewers.

Viewership ratings are also on an upward curve. Episode 2 recorded a nationwide household average of 5.3% (peak 6.2%) and a Seoul metropolitan area average of 5.4% (peak 6.3%), an increase from the first episode. It ranked first in its time slot across both cable and general programming channels in both the nationwide and metropolitan areas, continuing its strong early run.

Attention is now focused on whether the show's success will also influence the voting landscape of the Netizens Awards. As the drama gains popularity through word of mouth, some predict that depending on the consolidation of Park Eun-bin's fandom, it could become a significant variable in the mid-tier competition.