An Unexpected Battle for the Top
April’s Netizen Awards, now three days in, have kicked off with an intense and unpredictable start. Held monthly, the Netizen Awards allow fans to vote online for standout figures and works across various entertainment fields. This month’s competition is already stirring anticipation with dramatic early rankings and neck-and-neck races.
Strong Early Contenders
In one of the most dynamic categories, newcomer Austin Kim of group Fortena has surged to first place in the Neo Star Award category, followed by Kim Ji-hoon of Liberante and singer Lee Seung-yoon. With much of the month still ahead, fans are watching every twist and turn unfold in real-time.
A Netizen Awards representative said, “Every month, we sense just how much love and passion fans hold for these stars. We hope voters continue to show their support and send encouraging messages to their favorite celebrities.”
More than just a popularity contest, the awards offer an opportunity for fans to directly champion their favorites, providing both recognition and motivation to the nominees. The current results already hint at major shifts from last month and highlight how quickly tides can turn in the competitive K-entertainment scene.
Leading Across Categories
As of April 3, the top 3 contenders across major categories were announced:
- Best Male Singer: 1st Hwang Young-woong, 2nd Park Ji-hyun, 3rd Son Tae-jin
- Best Female Singer: 1st Jung Seo-joo, 2nd Bin Ye-seo, 3rd My Jin
- Record of the Year: 1st Hwang Young-woong – “By Your Side”
- Best Group: 1st Fortena, 2nd Forte di Quattro, 3rd Liberante
- Best Male Actor: 1st Byun Woo-seok, 2nd Rowoon, 3rd Lee Joon-gi
- Best Female Actor: 1st Jung Soo-bin, 2nd Kim Hye-yoon, 3rd Lee Se-young
- Best Drama: 1st tvN’s “Carry Sun-jae and Run”, 2nd MBC’s “Motel California”, 3rd tvN’s “Mom’s Friend’s Son”
- Best Movie: 1st “The Girl on a Bulldozer”, 2nd “20th Century Girl”, 3rd “Love Reset”
- Popular Celeb: 1st Giant Peng TV (Pengsoo), 2nd Pani Bottle, 3rd Dex101
- Best Variety Show: 1st Son Tae-jin, 2nd Kian84, 3rd Lee Chan-won
More Than Just Rankings—It’s a Cultural Snapshot
The Netizen Awards reflect Korea’s passionate fan culture, giving the public a way to directly celebrate figures across K-pop, K-drama, film, variety, and even business. As April’s race continues, fans remain at the center stage, shaping flash moments of glory and career milestones for their idols.
One thing’s for sure—the unpredictable dynamics of April’s Netizen Awards are keeping fans on their toes. With more votes to be cast, the final outcome remains anyone’s game.
