The Fan-Favorite Crooner Holds an Untouchable Lead
As of July’s final weekend, Hwang Youngwoong is crushing the competition in the Netizen Awards Best Male Singer category. With a whopping 76,480 votes (40.0%) as of 10:26 PM on July 27, the ballad sensation is sitting comfortably in the top spot. His vote surge has remained steady throughout the month, making him the clear front-runner.
Second Place? It’s Not That Simple
While Hwang’s lead looks unshakable, the real drama is happening in the middle ranks. Park Jihyun is holding second place with 22,299 votes (11.7%), closely followed by Son Taejin at 21,507 votes (11.2%). One fan summed it up perfectly: “Second place is anyone’s game right now – we’re voting like there’s no tomorrow.”
Mid-Tier Showdown: Just a Few Hundred Votes Apart
The fiercest battle? Positions four through six. Enoch currently stands in 4th with 14,177 votes (7.4%), just barely ahead of Jinwon (12,414 votes, 6.5%) and Jang Minho (12,316 votes, 6.4%). We’re talking photo-finish territory. With barely hundreds of votes separating them, fan clubs are revving up for a last-minute surge to tip the balance.
What It All Means for the Final Rankings
While Hwang Youngwoong looks destined for gold, the rest of the leaderboard is anything but predictable. Strategic votes, online mobilization, and final-hour fan campaigns will shape the finish. With the July race wrapping up, who will snag those coveted top-five honors?
One thing’s certain: the battle for K-pop glory isn’t over until the last click is cast.
