Stray Kids, Byeon Woo-seok, Yoona, and Lee Junho Dominate 2026 ASEA Fan Voting Rankings

The battle for the 2026 Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) is heating up as new real-time rankings reveal which K-pop stars and actors are currently dominating fan votes.

Updated on May 7 through the official ASEA website, the latest standings show major names such as Stray Kids, Byeon Woo-seok, Im Yoona, and Lee Junho continuing to hold strong positions across multiple categories. With final voting closing on May 10, global fandoms are now entering one of the most competitive stages of this year’s awards season.

Stray Kids members posing together on a red carpet, all wearing white outfits.

Stray Kids Continue Strong Lead in Group Category

In the Best Male Group category, Stray Kids remain firmly in first place, reinforcing the group’s massive global fandom power. Virtual idol group PLAVE currently holds second place, followed by BTS, &TEAM, and ENHYPEN.

Image showing a ranking of music groups: 1. Stray Kids, 2. PLAVE, 3. BTS, with their respective scores displayed.
Stray Kids, PLAVE and BTS top 3 Group (male) ASEA / ASEA

The rankings reflect how intensely fandom-driven voting has become, especially among internationally active fan communities.

Meanwhile, in the Best Female Group category, Isegye Idol currently leads the rankings, ahead of Hearts2Hearts, NiziU, BABYMONSTER, and (G)I-DLE.

Byeon Woo-seok and Im Yoona Lead Actor Rankings

The actor categories are also drawing heavy attention online.

Byeon Woo-seok currently holds the No. 1 spot in the male actor category, followed by Park Jinyoung, Lee Junho, Cha Eun-woo, and Park Ji-hoon.

A ranking display featuring three individuals: Byeon Wooseok in first place with 83.30 points, Jinyoung in second with 68.89 points, and Lee Junho in third with 58.88 points. Each is represented with a circular profile image on a black background.
Byeon Woo-seok, Park Jinyoung and Lee Junho top 3 actors ASEA / ASEA

In the female actor category, Im Yoona reclaimed first place, overtaking strong competition from Kim Hye-yoon, Shin Hye-sun, Kim Yoo-jung, and Nam Ji-hyun.

A ranked list of three individuals with profile images and points: 1. YOONA (112.61P), 2. Kim Hyeyoon (108.68P), 3. Shin Haesun (32.80P).
Im Yoona, Kim Hye-yoon and Shin Hye-sun top 3 actresses ASEA / ASEA

The rankings have sparked major fan activity across social media platforms, where supporters continue organizing voting campaigns and real-time updates.

Lee Junho Holds Top Spot in Fan Choice Actor Voting

One of the most closely watched sections remains the Fan Choice category.

In the actor division, Lee Junho continues to maintain first place, with Park Jinyoung, Cha Eun-woo, Lee Jun-hyuk, and Park Ji-hoon following behind. The couple category also remains competitive, with Lee Chae-min and Im Yoona holding onto the No. 1 position after leading previous voting rounds.

Lee Junho in a black suit smiling and making a heart shape with their hand against a colorful background.
Lee Junho at 2025 SEOULCON APAN STAR AWARDS / News 1

Why ASEA Rankings Matter More This Year

This year’s ASEA introduced a global fan voting system, significantly increasing international participation and real-time competition between fandoms worldwide.

The awards now include monthly voting categories such as:

  • Actor of the Month
  • MVP of the Month
  • 5th Generation Artist of the Month
  • Trot Artist of the Month
  • Solo Artist of the Month
  • Group of the Month

The growing scale of fan participation reflects a broader shift in K-entertainment, where global fandoms are becoming increasingly influential in determining visibility, popularity, and online momentum.

The final voting round for the 2026 ASEA Best and Fan Choice categories will continue until May 10.