Hwang Youngwoong Blazes Ahead with over 70,000 Votes
The July Netizen Awards are heating up, and singer Hwang Youngwoong is burning up the CF (commercial film) model category. As of July 26 at 10:22 a.m. KST, he holds a commanding lead with 71,798 votes, securing 38.7% of the total vote count.
Since the beginning of the month, Hwang has stayed firmly in the lead thanks to his fiercely loyal fanbase. Their steady and strategic voting appears to be powering his unstoppable rise. With his sights set on becoming a multiple award-winner, Hwang’s dominance doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
The Battle for Second: Too Close to Call
If Hwang’s lead feels like watching a drama with a clear protagonist, the fight for second place is pure K-drama chaos. Jeong Seoju currently sits in second with 35,086 votes (18.9%), but Park Jihyun (20,341 votes) and Son Taejin (19,951 votes) are hot on her heels—each holding just about 10–11% of total votes.
All three are bringing different flavors to the table: from Jeong’s cool charisma to Son’s musical edge, their unique charms as CF models make them serious contenders. With fandoms rallying hard, these rankings could flip at a moment’s notice.
Dark Horses and Rising Stars
Don’t count out the middle-tier powerhouses. Kim Hyeyoon sits in 5th place with 15,367 votes (8.3%), while Jang Minho holds 6th with 11,063 (6.0%). Kim is best known for her acting chops, but she’s clearly winning hearts—and ad deals—off-screen too. Meanwhile, Jang Minho pulls strong support from older fans and keeps his presence consistent thanks to his steady image.
Byun Wooseok follows in 7th place (5,345 votes), eyeing a commercial breakthrough following his popular drama stints. Also in the pack are trot singer Yang Jieun (3,748 votes), veteran vocalist Song Gain (2,676 votes), and actress Hyeri (327 votes). While they’re further back in the rankings, don’t ignore the potential for last-minute comebacks.
Weekend Surge Could Reshape Rankings
With the final weekend of voting ahead, things are about to get wild. While Hwang Youngwoong appears to have a lock on first, the 2nd to 6th ranks are still in flux, and a final push from any fanbase could flip the standings.
This year’s CF Model vote perfectly captures the mix of fan passion, celebrity charisma, and strategic campaigning that define K-pop and K-celeb culture. All eyes are on how things wrap up by month’s end.
Who’s your pick for the ultimate CF face of July? Get your votes in while you can!
