Fan Dynamics Shift Ahead of April Netizen Awards Finale
The atmosphere surrounding the April Netizen Awards shifted noticeably on April 14. Top contenders were holding steady in their rankings, but the sudden stillness suggests that things may not be as stable as they appear. In particular, the fact that the No.1 spot has remained unchanged could signal an unexpected twist ahead.
Meanwhile, there’s a lot more movement in the mid-tier ranks, particularly from 5th to 8th place. Dramatic overnight reversals and three-spot jumps have become common as fan communities push harder, organizing increasingly sophisticated voting campaigns.
The Real Competition Begins Now
The upcoming weekend might be the turning point. This is when casual voters—who had remained quiet—typically re-enter the scene. At this stage, it’s not just about voter turnout but rather which way the votes swing. The final two weeks are often ruled by momentum, and whoever builds it now is more likely to take the spotlight at the finish line. In short: the real race starts now.
Jung Seo-joo’s Dominance in Full Display
Jung Seo-joo has stormed into the exclusive “40,000-vote club” in the Female Artist category, a clear sign of her powerhouse fandom. After setting a personal best last month, all eyes are on whether she can continue her record-breaking streak.
Trailing close behind are Bin Ye-seo in second and MyJin in third. Both artists have consistently held top-tier spots in previous months, and the competition between them this April is expected to go down to the wire.
[Live Rankings Snapshot – As of April 14, 12:16 AM]
Top Candidates per Category:
- Best Male Artist: Hwang Young-woong
- Best Female Artist: Jung Seo-joo
- Album of the Year: Hwang Young-woong’s ‘On Your Side’
- Best Group: Fortena
- Best New Artist: Austin Kim of Fortena
- Best Actor: Byun Woo-seok
- Best Actress: Jung Soo-bin
- Best Film: ‘The Girl on a Bulldozer’
- Best Drama: tvN’s ‘Lovely Runner’
- Best Classic Drama: tvN’s ‘Secret Royal Inspector & Joy’
- Lifetime Star Award: Cho Yong-pil
- Veteran Actor Award: Jung Young-joo
- Sports Star of the Year: Heo Woong
- Top Pro Baseball Team: KIA Tigers
- Celebrity of the Year: Pengsoo (Giant Peng TV)
- Broadcast Star: Son Tae-jin
- Educational Programming: TV Chosun’s ‘Miss Trot 3’
- Corporate Award: Samsung Electronics
- Corporate Leader: Lee Jae-yong, Chairman of Samsung Electronics
- Fan Book Award: Hwang Young-woong
- Best CF Model: Hwang Young-woong
- Netizens’ Grand Prize: Hwang Young-woong
With just weeks to go until the final tally, the intensity of fandom competition is only expected to grow. Whether it’s Jung Seo-joo’s popularity or dark horses gaining traction, one thing is certain—this race is far from over.
Jung Seo-joo, who has been setting new records every month at Netizen Awards, seems likely to set a new record in April as well. Together with all her fans, I cheer on her 1st place in the Female Artist category and higher ranks in the other 5 categories.
4월에도 압도적인 득표수 차이로 1위를 달리고 있는 첫눈보이스 정서주양을 응원합니다.파이팅!^^
From childhood, a girl with unrivaled talent enough to be called the second Lee Mi-ja won Miss Trot 3 and grew into an outstanding female singer. Now her music will burst into the world.
Thanks a lot.
A new article about Jung Seo-Joo,
always delight me !
I support Jeong Seo-ju, a tone fairy.