When Clicks Become Commitment
As July winds down, the Netizen Awards—a fan-driven online vote celebrating top Korean talent—are turning into a test of loyalty more than just popularity. The standings may show numbers, but behind every digit is a heartbeat of fandom still clicking till the very end.
Son Taejin Leads the Broadcasting Vote
In the most talked-about category, singer Son Taejin currently holds the No.1 spot for the Broadcasting Grand Prize. Whether he can turn this lead into a final win depends on whether his fans can keep the momentum going through the month’s end.
Nail-Biter Contests in Every Category
Some races are so close they’ve seen dramatic flip-flops within hours. One of the tightest is the Top Male Singer, where Hwang Youngwoong and Park Jihyun are separated by fewer than 100 votes. The same goes for the Drama of the Year battle between tvN’s “Grab My Boyfriend and Run” and MBC’s “Motel California.”
Category Leaders Snapshot (as of July 23, 00:21)
- Top Male Singer: Hwang Youngwoong
- Top Female Singer: Jung Seo Joo
- Album of the Year: Hwang Youngwoong – ‘Knitted Sweater’
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Best New Star: Kim Jihoon (of Liberante)
- Top Actor: Byun Wooseok
- Top Actress: Kim Hyeyoon
- Movie of the Year: ‘The Girl on the Bulldozer’
- Drama of the Year: tvN’s “Grab My Boyfriend and Run”
More Than First Place
Ultimately, these rankings aren’t just about who claims #1 but who stuck around. As one fan commented, “One click feels like I’m cheering at a concert, just behind a keyboard.” At this point, it’s less about topping charts and more about showing up—and staying—in your idol’s corner.
Where Do We Go From Here?
With just days left, the virtual stadium of the Netizen Awards is buzzing. Will Son Taejin hold his crown? Can underdogs rise with a last-minute push? Only the fans—keyboard warriors in hoodies and headphones—have the power to decide.
