Jimin has taken the lead in the K-pop Stage Monster 2026 poll. The BTS member holds 3113 votes, 46 votes ahead of Lisa in second place. This narrow margin makes the race highly competitive as voting continues toward the August 9 deadline.
Lisa sits in second place with 3067 votes, keeping the battle for first place intense. The 46-vote gap between first and second is remarkably tight, representing less than 2 percent of either vote total. A focused push from Lisa's supporters could easily move Lisa back into the lead, making this race too close to call with certainty.
The competition for first place dominates everything else in the poll. V holds third with 2378 votes, trailing Lisa by 689 votes. This gap is more than 14 times larger than the margin between first and second, placing V far behind the top two despite holding a solid vote count. V remains mathematically in contention but needs to overcome a much steeper climb than Jimin or Lisa.
The remaining field is substantially further behind. J-Hope holds fourth with 158 votes, and Soyeon has 50 votes in fifth place. All other options have one vote each. The poll has crystallized around the top three, with Jimin and Lisa's close battle defining the entire race.
Voting closes on August 9 at 06:09 KST, leaving 146 hours for the standings to shift. The narrow gap between Jimin and Lisa ensures the final outcome remains uncertain. Either could claim first place depending on how supporters mobilize in the remaining time.
| Rank | Option | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Jimin | 3113 |
| #2 |  Lisa | 3067 |
| #3 |  V | 2378 |
| #4 |  J-Hope | 158 |
| #5 |  Soyeon | 50 |
| #6 |  Kai | 2 |
| #7 |  Taemin | 1 |
| #8 |  Hwasa | 1 |
| #9 |  HyunA | 1 |
| #10 |  Momo | 1 |