Forbes Korea has officially launched fan voting for the 2026 Consumer-Selected Best Brand Awards, inviting the public to help decide which stars and brands hold the strongest influence today. The voting period runs through January 31, with results determined by a combination of popularity and brand impact.
This year’s awards feature three main categories: Actors, Singers, and Drama OSTs and early results show especially tight competition across the board.
Actor Category: A Three-Way Battle at the Top
The Actor category is shaping up to be one of the closest races.
- Cha Eun-woo currently leads with 2,603 votes
- Kim Yoo-jung follows closely with 1,418 votes
- Byeon Woo-seok is right behind at 1,389 votes
With only a narrow margin separating the top contenders, rankings are expected to shift as fan participation continues in the coming days.
Singer Category: Clear Leader, But the Race Isn’t Over
In the Singer category, Kim Yong-bin has taken an early lead with 6,129 votes, placing him firmly in first place.
- Park Seo-jin currently holds second with 3,523 votes,
- while other artists, including Kim Da-hyun, remain competitive within the top tier.
With time still left before voting closes, the final outcome remains unpredictable.
Drama OST Category: Emotional Tracks Drive Fan Votes
The Drama OST category is also drawing strong engagement.
- Hong Isaac’s “By My Side, My Love” leads with 2,691 votes,
- followed by Lim Young-woong’s “More Beautiful Than Heaven” at 1,272 votes,
- and Park Seo-jin’s “It Exploded” maintaining momentum with 507 votes.
The category highlights how emotional resonance and long-term popularity continue to influence fan-driven awards.
What Winners Receive
Each category’s final No.1 will receive the 2026 Consumer-Selected Best Brand Award trophy and be featured in a special report across Forbes Korea’s print and digital platforms.
Notably, the Solo Singer category winner will also earn a JTBC television advertisement slot, adding even more incentive for fans to participate actively.
How to Vote
Voting is open via the Celeb Champ app, with fans encouraged to cast their votes before the January 31 deadline.
As competition remains fierce across all categories, the final days of voting are expected to be especially intense making this year’s awards one of the most closely watched yet.