Hwang Youngwoong Leads the Pack in Netizen Awards
July 2025’s edition of the Netizen Awards is heating up fast—especially in the Best Male Singer category. As of July 25 at 2:44 p.m. KST, Hwang Youngwoong is pulling ahead with a whopping 69,835 votes, claiming nearly 39.7% of the total. That’s not just a lead—it’s a landslide.
The Kingslayer Candidates: Park Jihyun and Son Taejin
Trailing behind Hwang, but not by much, are Park Jihyun and Son Taejin. With 20,734 votes (11.8%) and 20,033 votes (11.4%) respectively, these two are locked in a neck-and-neck race for second place. One push from their fandoms could flip the rankings anytime.
Park Jihyun, currently trending across multiple categories, is gaining momentum. Meanwhile, Son Taejin’s consistently strong fanbase is keeping him in the game. It’s a showdown in the making, and fans are watching closely.
Fierce Mid-Tier Battles and Surprises
Outside the top three, Enok holds a stable fourth place with 13,275 votes (7.5%). But the real drama lies in the fight for fifth. Jinwon and Jang Minho are separated by just 87 votes—11,277 vs. 11,190. It’s anyone’s guess who’ll pull ahead.
Mid-tier contenders like Hong Isaac (3.9%), Park Changgeun (3.1%), and vocal prodigy Jeong Dongwon (2.8%) are still battling it out. Even lower-ranked artists like Park Seojin (1.3%) could spring a surprise if fan engagement spikes.
Why K-pop Royalty Isn’t Dominating
Now here’s the twist: global icons like BTS’s SUGA and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon are shockingly low on the list. With just 22 and 17 votes respectively, their results underline a key aspect of the Netizen Awards—it’s largely driven by domestic fan voting, rather than international popularity.
As the Final Week Begins—What’s Next?
With just days left in July, the chart is bound to shake up again. Will Hwang Youngwoong ride his momentum to sweeping victory across categories? Or will Park Jihyun and Son Taejin stage a comeback for the ages? The competition is fierce, and the final vote could shift everything.
Final tip for fans: don’t just watch—vote. Your favorite’s fate might just be a click away.
