Hong Ja Climbs in Female Singer Category
On July 17, 2025, at 5:37 PM KST, trot singer Hong Ja surprised fans with a steady rise in the fiercely competitive Netizen Awards for Best Female Singer. Currently in 9th place with 657 votes (1.0%), she’s regaining ground after months away from the top ranks.
A Close Race for the Top
Although Hong Ja trails behind 8th place singer Hong Ji-yoon, who has 949 votes, the gap remains narrow enough that a surge in support from fans could flip the rankings quickly. Her climb reflects greater potential than numbers alone suggest.
Meanwhile, at the upper end of the rankings, Jeong Seojoo leads with over 26,000 votes (41.8%), followed by Bin Yeseo (17.7%) and My Jin (17.6%) in a tight race for second place. Kim Dahyun (5.1%) and Yang Jieun (4.3%) are also maintaining solid middle-tier positions.
From Underdog to Game-Changer?
As the awards reach their halfway point in July, the possibility of an upset remains alive. Mid-to-lower-tier stars like Hong Ja are being recognized as potential game-changers in the competition. Her quiet but consistent vote gains hint at fanbase solidarity that could spark a ranking shake-up.
With just a few weeks left in the month, all eyes are on whether Hong Ja can turn her current momentum into a major comeback. For fans, now is the critical moment to rally behind their favorite star.
