Song Kang, Lee Minho, and Lee Jehoon Ignite Last-Minute Tension at Netizen Awards

Award Season Heats Up with a Race to the Finish Line

The final days of the May Netizen Awards are proving to be a rollercoaster as fan support reshapes the rankings by the hour. As of May 28, the fierce competition is no longer just about racking up votes—it’s about delivering a statement. The dynamic shifts happening now signal a turning point for many contestants.

Momentum Swings in the Best Actor Category

In the male actor category, the middle-ranking contenders—Song Kang, Lee Minho, and Lee Jehoon—are keeping the atmosphere electric. Currently, Song Kang holds 12th place, followed closely by Lee Minho in 13th and Lee Jehoon in 14th. With every vote potentially changing the leaderboard, the suspense is palpable.

“It’s not over until it’s over,” quipped one fan on social media, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the current standings. These close margins suggest that even a short surge in votes could push one of these stars into the Top 10—or even higher—before the awards close out.

Why Every Vote Matters Now

This period is described as the “golden time” for comeback efforts. Although time may be short to overhaul the entire scoreboard, a one-day spike can still carve out a lasting memory or even lead to future nominations. For rising stars, this could become a pivotal career moment, cementing their status in the eyes of fans and industry insiders alike.

Current Standings Across Categories

Here are the top-ranking candidates in each category as of May 28 at 12:39 a.m.:

• Best Male Artist: Hwang Youngwoong
• Best Female Artist: Jung Seoju
• Album of the Year: ‘By Your Side’ by Hwang Youngwoong
• Best Group: Fortena
• Best New Star: Liberante’s Kim Jihoon
• Best Actor: Bae Inhyeok
• Best Actress: Kim Hyeyoon
• Best Film: ‘The Girl on a Bulldozer’
• Best Drama: U+ Mobile TV’s ‘Friendly Competition’
• Classic Masterpiece Award: tvN’s ‘Secret Royal Inspector & Joy’
• Grand Star: Cho Yongpil
• Grand Actor: Jung Youngjoo
• Sports Star: Heo Woong
• Best Baseball Team: Lotte Giants
• Top Celebrity: Penguin from Giant PengTV
• Top Broadcaster: Son Taejin
• Best Cultural Show: TV Chosun’s ‘Trot All-Star Wednesday Night’
• Top Company: Lotte
• Top Business Leader: Shin Dongbin, Chairman of Lotte Group
• Fanbook Star: Hwang Youngwoong
• Top Commercial Model: Hwang Youngwoong
• Net Grand Prix: Hwang Youngwoong

One Vote Can Shift the Landscape

With voting still open, fans of every nominee are rallying for a final push that could change the trajectory of their favorite star’s journey. It’s a thrilling end to an already intense month of showdowns, and if there’s one takeaway—it’s to never underestimate a last-minute surge.