Trot Stars, Fan Power & Plot Twists: July’s Netizen Awards Heat Up
Mid-Rank Surge Could Shift the Game
On July 15, 2025, the Netizen Awards are experiencing their most dramatic momentum—not at the top, but in the middle ranks. While top contenders remain relatively stable, the middle-tier positions have seen two straight days of change, signaling a quiet yet powerful shake-up among fandoms.
Especially strong are the voting surges for 6th to 10th place contenders. Some are even predicted to break into the top five—something that seemed unlikely just a few days prior. Fan communities, once hesitant, are now taking charge, and their collective energy could redefine the hierarchy.
This mid-zone is no longer just a stepping stone; it’s a launchpad. In the coming month, those climbing now could dominate the apex later.
Queens Stay Queens—For Now
Currently, trot artist Jung Seo Joo is firmly holding onto the number one spot for Best Female Singer. Will her reign continue through July? Fans are watching closely, and every vote counts. As performance categories grow more competitive, even the top ranks may not be immune to change if mid-rank momentum continues.
Complete Mid-July Snapshot: Category Leaders Revealed
- Best Male Singer: Hwang Young Woong
- Best Female Singer: Jung Seo Joo
- Album of the Year: Hwang Young Woong – ‘Knitted Sweater’
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Neo Star: Liberante’s Kim Ji Hoon
- Best Actor: Byun Woo Seok
- Best Actress: Kim Hye Yoon
- Top Film: The Girl on a Bulldozer
- Top Drama: tvN’s ‘Lovely Runner’
- Masterpiece Award: tvN’s ‘Secret Royal Inspector & Joy’
- Superstar Award: Cho Yong Pil
- Grand Actor: Jung Young Joo
- Sports Star: Heo Woong
- Pro Baseball: Lotte Giants
- Celebrity of the Year: Jung Seo Joo
- Broadcasting Award: Son Tae Jin
- Educational Show: TV Chosun’s ‘Trot All-Star Wednesday Night’
- Top Company: Samsung Electronics
- Top Business Leader: Chairman Lee Jae Yong
- Fanbook Award: Hwang Young Woong
- CF Model Award: Hwang Young Woong
- Net Grand Prix: Hwang Young Woong
Final Thoughts: From Quiet to Chaotic
This month’s Netizen Awards are proving that fan-driven platforms can shift rapidly—and that mid-tier votes matter as much as top-tier dominance. As Jung Seo Joo leads the female singer category, her fandom’s consistency could be the factor that keeps her on the throne. But with others closing the gap, every day brings new suspense.
With categories spanning music, acting, sports, and even business, July’s Netizen Awards are not just a competition—they’re a celebration of Korea’s pop culture powerhouses, driven entirely by the fans.
