[CBC News] The mid-point of April’s Netizen Awards has turned up the heat in the race for the Neo Star Award in the singer category. As of 4:09 PM on April 14, Kim Jihoon leads with 8,701 votes (22.9%), followed closely by Austin Kim with 7,938 votes (20.9%). But it’s the intense showdown between third and fifth place that’s drawing the most attention.
Son Bina Eyes a Comeback in 3rd Place
Currently holding onto third place is Son Bina with 4,560 votes (12.0%). While there’s a noticeable gap from the top two, she’s only 701 votes ahead of Lee Seungyoon in fourth place. Thanks to her consistent presence on variety shows and the music stage, fan support has surged, giving her a solid chance to rise as a mid-tier leader in the rankings.
Lee Seungyoon Relies on Steady Fanbase
Lee Seungyoon, praised for both his musical talent and unique style, maintains a strong fan base. In fourth place with 3,859 votes (10.2%), he’s both at risk of being overtaken by the fifth-place contender and poised to leap into third—if his fans rally behind him.
Min Soohyun Emerges as a “Quiet Storm”
Min Soohyun is currently in fifth place with 3,171 votes (8.4%), but don’t let the numbers fool you. As a dark horse contender, he’s well within striking distance of the top. With only a slim margin separating third to fifth place—just 3.6 percentage points—his ranking could change dramatically based on his fandom’s mobilization.
The close race among the mid-tier contenders has created a tense battlefield where any shift in fan momentum can shake up the leaderboard overnight. Each vote could spell a new ranking, making this segment of the awards particularly thrilling to watch.
As of 4:09 PM, April 14 – Real-time Rankings for the Singer Category (Neo Star Award)
- 1st Kim Jihoon – 8,701 votes (22.9%)
- 2nd Austin Kim – 7,938 votes (20.9%)
- 3rd Son Bina – 4,560 votes (12.0%)
- 4th Lee Seungyoon – 3,859 votes (10.2%)
- 5th Min Soohyun – 3,171 votes (8.4%)
- 6th Jinwook – 2,404 votes (6.3%)
- 7th Kim Jungyeon – 1,643 votes (4.3%)
- 8th Lee Solomon – 1,321 votes (3.5%)
- 9th Yoo Chaehun – 1,122 votes (3.0%)
- 10th Nam Seungmin – 815 votes (2.1%)
- 11th Kim Yongbin – 791 votes (2.1%)
- 12th Cho Mingyu – 445 votes (1.2%)
- 13th Park Minsu – 306 votes (0.8%)
- 14th Choi Jaemyung – 229 votes (0.6%)
- 15th PLAVE Eunho – 186 votes (0.5%)
- 16th Yang Jiwon – 179 votes (0.5%)
- 17th Lee Donggyu – 160 votes (0.4%)
- 18th Maria – 54 votes (0.1%)
- 19th Kiki – 38 votes (0.1%)
- 20th Chu Hyukjin – 20 votes (0.1%)
As fans keep their eyes on the ever-changing rankings, one thing is certain—anything can happen in the battle for this month’s Neo Star Award.
