Um Tae-goo Sits at 10th Place—But Not for Long?
The 2025 April Netizen Awards for CF Model have reached a pivotal point. As of 4:31 PM on April 18, the leaderboard is dominated by familiar names: Hwang Young-woong leads with 63,245 votes (31.9%), followed by Jung Seo-joo with 52,108 votes (26.3%) and Park Ji-hyun with 41,133 votes (20.7%). While the top three appear to have a solid grip, the real drama is unfolding in the lower ranks.
Close Margins in the Lower Tier
Actor Um Tae-goo currently holds 10th place with 826 votes (0.4%). While that may seem distant compared to the front-runners, the gap between him and the 8th and 9th spots—Yang Ji-eun (2,720 votes, 1.4%) and Song Ga-in (1,641 votes, 0.8%)—is smaller than it seems. If fans rally, shifts in the rankings are more than possible—they’re probable.
Why Um Tae-goo Could Be the Wild Card
Um Tae-goo isn’t just a name on a list. Known for his intense acting style and emotional depth, he’s built a fiercely loyal fanbase. Industry watchers say he could be a late-game “wild card,” flipping the current rankings if his fans mobilize strategically. With voting still underway, there’s time for a surprise play.
“Fan votes aren’t just numbers—they’re momentum,” one expert commented. “We’ve seen comebacks before, and this could be one of them.”
The Battle Is Just Beginning
At this stage, it’s no longer about rankings—it’s about influence. If fans act now, Um’s 10th-place finish could just be the beginning of a comeback narrative. Netizen Awards history is full of last-minute reversals, and a powerful surge of votes could ripple up the rankings, even shaking up the middle tier.
The CF Model category may appear calm, but it’s far from settled. For Um Tae-goo, the story isn’t over—it may just be starting. In K-drama terms? “Episode 1 ends with a twist.”
A Call to Action for the Fans
The message is clear: it’s not too late. The drama of a comeback story is exactly what the Netizen Awards thrive on. If there’s one takeaway from the past, it’s this—fan passion can change everything in a flash.
The stage is set. Now all eyes are on the fans.
