Kim Jihoon Continues His Winning Streak
Liberante’s Kim Jihoon has once again proven his rising popularity by securing first place in the March edition of the Netizen Awards’ Neo Star category. This marks his third consecutive month on top.
Massive Fan Support Keeps Him Ahead
According to the results announced on March 31, Kim Jihoon earned 17,670 votes, grabbing 24.6% of the total vote share. His consistent performance signals strong support from fans across the country.
Close Competition in the Top 5
In second place was Forteana’s Lee Donggyu, who gathered 12,640 votes (17.6%). His rise into the “10,000 club” adds a competitive edge, suggesting the race for future months may be much closer than expected.
Third to fifth place saw a nail-biting contest between singer Lee Seungyoon (6,724 votes, 9.4%), Jinwook (6,679 votes, 9.3%), and Min Soohyun (6,634 votes, 9.2%).
Ranking Highlights
- 6th–11th: Forteana’s Austin Kim (4,203), Kim Joongyeon (3,876), Son Bina (3,340), Lee Solomon (2,844), La Poem’s Yoo Chaehoon (2,167), Nam Seungmin (1,639)
- 12th–19th: Forestella’s Cho Minkyu (938), Park Minsu (625), Kim Yongbin (525), Plave’s Eunho (427), Yang Jiwon (414), Chu Hyukjin (131), Kim Kitae (124), Maria (121), Hearts2Hearts (112)
What Lies Ahead
While Kim Jihoon has secured the throne yet again, the presence of strong contenders like Lee Donggyu signals a potentially fierce competition next month. Fans remain on edge, anticipating whether Jihoon can extend his streak or if there will be a game-changing shift in rankings.