Hupu Goddess 2026 election sees K-pop and C-drama stars competing

The 11th annual Hupu Goddess election is currently underway, drawing significant attention from online communities. The competition, which officially began on October 1, is divided into two categories: Real-Life Goddesses and Virtual Goddesses.

In the Real-Life Goddess category, a competitive landscape has emerged between established Chinese stars and K-pop idols. According to preliminary rankings, Karina from the K-pop group (G)I-DLE is leading the competition. Other high-ranking participants include Song Yuqi of (G)I-DLE and actress Tian Xiwei, who currently holds second place.

Several veteran Chinese actresses are trailing in the preliminary stages. Liu Yifei is ranked 6th, Dilraba Dilmurat is in 13th place, and Gao Yuanyuan is in 15th. The preliminary round for the election is scheduled to conclude on October 3.