The Votes Are In—And It’s Neck-and-Neck
As of September 16 at 5:57 PM KST, the Netizen Awards – Singer Category: Neo-Star is in full swing, and it’s boiling down to a photo finish. Leading the pack is Choon-gil, who has garnered 12,126 votes—claiming 31.8% of the total. But hot on his heels is Kim Jihoon from the group Liberante, trailing by just 441 votes with 11,685 (30.7%).
Next K-pop Superstar in the Making?
The Neo-Star category is all about spotlighting up-and-coming talent—essentially the K-pop rookies poised to claim tomorrow’s fandoms. This makes the razor-thin gap between Choon-gil and Jihoon all the more thrilling.
Choon-gil has steadily built a loyal fanbase thanks to his emotionally resonant vocals. Meanwhile, Kim Jihoon isn’t just riding on group popularity. He’s praised for rallying a tight-knit, highly active fandom that’s known for pulling surprise comebacks in public vote showdowns.
Can Jihoon Pull Off a Comeback?
Fans and music insiders alike are watching this battle closely. “Jihoon’s fans have a habit of turning the table in the final hours,” one industry watcher noted. “He’s never out of the game until the last second.”
Still, don’t count Choon-gil out. He’s been in the lead and holding it, thanks to consistent support. If his fans can maintain the pace, he’s got a real shot at sealing the win.
Other Contenders Trail Behind
Third and fourth place aren’t quite in the same league this time. Minsu-hyeon is sitting in third with 4,415 votes (11.6%), followed by Jinuuk with 2,821 votes (7.4%). For now, the real battle is clearly between the front-runners.
Every Vote Counts
The final moments of voting could flip the leaderboard on its head. With such a slim margin, even one day’s worth of votes could rewrite the story—and fans know it. Expect a frenetic finish as both camps rally to claim Neo-Star bragging rights.
Interested in shaping the outcome? Fans can still cast their votes via the official Netizen Awards website.
