What seemed like a peaceful conclusion to the 2025 Blue Dragon Film Awards has erupted into the biggest controversy of the season. A voting sheet circulating on Weibo has shocked both Korea and China, revealing that Song Hye Kyo—one of Asia’s most influential A‑list stars—allegedly received zero votes across all three rounds of judging.
The leak immediately went viral, surpassing 40 million views on Weibo within hours and igniting an intense debate.
The Best Actress top 5 nominees included:
Son Ye Jin (No Other Choice)
Song Hye Kyo (Dark Nuns)
Lee Jae In (Hi‑Five)
Lee Hye Young (The Old Woman With The Knife)
Im Yoon Ah (Pretty Crazy)
According to the blogger who posted the data, the alleged results were as follows:
Round 1:
Son Ye Jin – 3 votes
Lee Hye Young – 3 votes
Lee Jae In – 2 votes
Yoona – 1 vote
Song Hye Kyo – 0 votes
Round 2:
The selection narrowed to the top three, and Song Hye Kyo again received zero votes.
Round 3:
Son Ye Jin – 6 votes (including 1 public vote)
Lee Hye Young – 3 votes
Song Hye Kyo – 0 votes
The numbers, said to be from an internal compilation sheet rarely released publicly, instantly became the most controversial topic of the entire awards season. The idea that Song Hye Kyo received “zero from start to finish” spread rapidly across social media.
On Weibo, hashtags related to her name skyrocketed to the top, generating tens of thousands of comments. Many users insisted the result felt “unrealistic,” arguing that even without winning, an actress of her stature would not typically receive zero support. Others, however, bluntly commented that “If it’s for Dark Nuns, then zero votes makes sense.”
A sizable group of viewers also felt that her performance this year lacked competitiveness compared to other nominees.
Debate quickly moved beyond Weibo to Korean platforms, where the legitimacy and criteria of the Blue Dragon judging system sparked further questions.
Ironically, despite receiving no votes according to the leak, Song Hye Kyo’s photos from the event became one of the highlights of the night. Backstage images of her were shared nearly as widely as the controversial ballot itself. Many praised her star presence, saying she was “so stunning she doesn’t even need an award.”
While Son Ye Jin’s ultimate win was seen as well‑deserved, the actress who dominated the conversation was unquestionably Song Hye Kyo with her shocking 0-vote outcome becoming the defining twist of the year.
One thing is certain: Blue Dragon 2025 will be remembered as the year Song Hye Kyo caused the biggest storm—without receiving a single vote.
Sources: kenh14