The Calm Before the Clickstorm
It’s July 27, and the final hours of the 2025 Netizen Awards feel oddly quiet. But if you think fandoms are kicking back? Think again. Even with the charts seemingly settled, behind-the-scenes voting is more intense than ever.
Top-tier fanbases like those supporting Hwang Young Woong and Jung Seo Joo haven’t relaxed—they’re stacking thousands of votes daily. Meanwhile, mid-tier communities are throwing everything they’ve got at sneaking into the coveted Top 5. The quiet? It’s strategy.
Who’s Leading Now?
- Best Male Singer: Hwang Young Woong
- Best Female Singer: Jung Seo Joo
- Album of the Year: Hwang Young Woong – “Ttu-gae-ot” (meaning “Knitted Sweater”)
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Neo Star Award: Liberante’s Kim Jihoon
Hwang Young Woong is the golden boy of the moment, sweeping several categories including the Fan Book Award, CF Model Award, and even Net Grand Prix (a.k.a. online royalty). As for Jung Seo Joo? She’s climbing fast with a surprise #1 in the Celebrity Grand Prize slot.
Second Place Showdowns
It’s not just about first place. In the Best Male Singer category, Park Ji Hyun and Son Tae Jin are neck and neck—raising eyebrows and blood pressure. For the ladies, Bin Ye Seo and My Jin are locked in a frosty face-off for second.
Award Buzz Across Categories
- Best Actor: Byeon Woo Seok
- Best Actress: Kim Hye Yoon
- Movie of the Year: The Girl on a Bulldozer
- Drama of the Year: tvN’s Carry Sunjae and Run
- Classic of the Year: tvN’s Secret Royal Inspector & Joy
- Broadcast Star: Son Tae Jin
- Cultural Program: TV Chosun’s Wednesday Night Trot All-Star Match
Veteran icon Cho Yong Pil continues to reign over the Grand Star Award, while acting powerhouse Jung Young Joo holds tight to the Great Actor Award. In sports, Heo Woong remains untouchable and the Lotte Giants dominate the Pro Baseball category.
Voting: It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over
As we move into the last hours, one thing’s for sure—no fanbase is letting up. With real-time vote manipulation strategies, sudden surges, and surprise upsets possible until the final minute, July’s Netizen Awards might just pull off more plot twists than your favorite K-drama.
Ready for a last-minute rally? Hit the voting links and make your bias proud. 💫
Final snapshot of current #1s (as of July 27, 12:38 AM):
