Who Is Taking Over This Year’s Netizen Awards?
Trot singer Son Bina is making major waves in the real-time voting for the Netizen Awards’ Neo-Star category. As of August 21, 2025, she’s sitting comfortably in the #1 spot with an impressive 18,332 votes, capturing a solid 32.7% of the total vote share. With the 20K mark in sight, she’s clearly the one to watch.
How’s the Competition Looking?
Coming in a distant second is Kim Jihoon with 9,720 votes (17.4%). Rounding out the top spots are Chungil with 6,931 votes (12.4%) and Min Soohyun close behind at 6,540 votes (11.7%). The neck-and-neck numbers among the runners-up suggest there could still be some last-minute surprises.
Is It Game Over Already?
With Son Bina’s vote share sliding past 30%, she’s pretty much in solo-run territory—but don’t count the others out just yet. Trot fandoms are known for their fierce loyalty and late-game voting pushes. The closeness of the 2nd-tier contenders means there’s still room for shakeups.
The Undercard Drama
The lower rankings show a tight race too. Kim Joongyeon grabbed 2,150 votes (3.8%), with Yoo Chaehun and Kim Yongbin trailing behind at 3.1% and 3.0% respectively. Meanwhile, idol group Ahop is stuck at the bottom with a mere 11 votes. Ouch.
Why This Matters
The Netizen Awards aren’t just about popularity—they’re a litmus test for rising talent and the power of fandom. If Son Bina holds her lead through the final voting rounds, she may be well on her way to breaking out as Hallyu’s next big trot star.
Final Thoughts
With fanvotes like this, it’s clear that the future of trot is getting a fresh face. Will Son Bina ride her momentum all the way to that shiny Neo-Star trophy? Let’s just say, fans have their fingers—and phones—at the ready.