Hwang Young Woong Tops March Netizen Awards for Best CF Model
[CBC News] Singer Hwang Young Woong has claimed first place in the March 2025 Netizen Awards for Best CF Model, earning a total of 108,944 votes, which accounts for 32.3% of the total vote count.
The voting—concluded on March 31—proved to be an intense battleground for fans, especially in the fiercely contested CF Model category, featuring some of Korea’s most sought-after advertisement stars.
Fierce Competition Among Rising Stars
Thanks to his dedicated fanbase, Hwang Young Woong secured the top spot, demonstrating his lasting popularity in the entertainment scene.
Actress Park Ji-hyun followed closely in second place with 78,401 votes (23.3%), while rising star Jung Seo-joo came in third with 77,775 votes (23.1%).
Trailing behind were Son Tae-jin (29,474 votes, 8.7%) and trot singer Jang Min-ho (13,077 votes, 3.9%), who placed fourth and fifth, respectively.
K-Drama Co-stars Turn Rivals in Fan Vote
Actress Kim Hye-yoon (11,395 votes, 3.4%) and actor Byun Woo-seok (8,861 votes, 2.6%) took sixth and seventh place. The two recently starred in the K-drama Lovely Runner (Korean title: 선재 업고 튀어), capturing viewers’ hearts with their on-screen chemistry. Their showdown in the CF model category added another layer of excitement for fans of the drama.
Wrapping up the list were Yang Ji-eun (4,830 votes, 1.4%), trot queen Song Ga-in (2,726 votes, 0.8%), and actor Um Tae-goo (1,549 votes, 0.5%), ranking eighth through tenth.
Fans Drive the Fame Game
The Netizen Awards are entirely fan-driven, reflecting the passionate support that idols and actors receive from their devoted followers. With big-name stars battling it out in categories from acting to commercial endorsements, these awards continue to be a pulse-check for real-time popularity.
As Hallyu continues to surge globally, the relationship between fans and celebrities has never been more influential—or as competitive.
One thing is clear: in the age of fans with voting power, admiration truly translates into action.
