[CBC News] With the May 2026 Netizen Awards underway, the contests for the drama Grand Prize and Best Actor have heated up. As of 6:24 p.m. on May 11, MBC's '21st Century Daegunbuin' leads the Grand Prize race with 8,358 votes, representing 38.5% of the total—an indication of strong viewer support amid stiff competition.
In the Best Actor category, Byun Woo-seok, the lead of '21st Century Daegunbuin,' sits atop the leaderboard with 9,144 votes (42.6%). He's locked in a close race with established performers such as Lee Joon-gi, Rowoon and Romon, as fans continue to turn out in force for both the actor and the series.
Byun, whose profile has drawn attention both on and off screen, was also selected to perform the drama's final OST, adding to the buzz surrounding him.
Kakao Entertainment confirmed that the song featuring Byun in his role as Prince Ian will be released on May 15. The closing OST, showcasing the voice that helped deepen the show's immersion, is expected to bring the series to a memorable finish and serve as a special gift for fans.
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