Only Two Days Left in the 2025 Netizen Awards
[CBC News] As of May 30, 2025, the May edition of the Netizen Awards has officially entered its final stretch. With just two days remaining, the real competition lies not just in numbers but in strategy and endurance. Fans are being tested not on mere passion—but on perseverance.
Silent Yet Fierce: The Final Countdown
The penultimate day of voting has been marked by what many are calling a ‘silent battle.’ Although major rank reversals are rare at this stage, fandoms are employing subtle but powerful tactics. The concentrated voting time windows are dissipating, and unpredictable fan movements at odd hours are now the game-changers.
The awards have transcended from a simple popularity event to a battleground of precision, stamina, and long-term planning. It’s now clear: those who stay active until the very last second are the ones who will emerge victorious.
Mid-Tier Showdown: All Eyes on Veteran Actors
The race is especially fierce in the middle ranks of the Grand Actor Award category. Han Seok-kyu, Chae Shi-ra, Lee Byung-hun, and Kim Kap-soo—currently in 6th to 9th positions—all maintain over 200 votes each, holding steady ground. The big question is: who will make that final sprint? With each candidate being a legacy figure in Korean cinema and television, their fanbases are equally seasoned and loyal.
The possibility of a last-minute surge remains high, making this category one of the most closely-watched competitions of the month.
Top Candidates Across Major Categories (as of May 30, 12:15 AM)
- Best Male Singer: 1st – Hwang Young-woong, 2nd – Park Ji-hyun
- Best Female Singer: 1st – Jung Seo-joo, 2nd – Bin Ye-seo
- Album of the Month: 1st – Hwang Young-woong’s “On Your Side”, 2nd – Jung Seo-joo’s “It’s Nothing to Wait For”
- Best Group: 1st – ForteNA, 2nd – Forte di Quattro
- Neo Star Award: 1st – Liberante’s Kim Ji-hoon, 2nd – ForteNA’s Austin Kim
- Best Actor: 1st – Byun Woo-seok, 2nd – Rowoon
- Best Actress: 1st – Kim Hye-yoon, 2nd – Hyeri
- Best Film: 1st – The Girl on the Bulldozer, 2nd – 20th Century Girl
- Best Drama: 1st – Good Competition (U+mobiletv), 2nd – Carry Sunjae and Run (tvN)
- Classic Drama Award: 1st – Inspector Joy (tvN), 2nd – King the Land (JTBC)
- Grand Star Award: 1st – Cho Yong-pil, 2nd – Kim Wan-sun
- Grand Actor Award: 1st – Jung Young-joo, 2nd – Cho Han-chul
- Sports Star Award: 1st – Heo Woong, 2nd – An Se-young
- Pro Baseball Award: 1st – Lotte Giants, 2nd – KIA Tigers
- Best Celeb: 1st – Giant PengTV (Pengsoo), 2nd – Pani Bottle
- Broadcast Star Award: 1st – Son Tae-jin, 2nd – Kian84
- Culture Program Award: 1st – Trot All-Star Wednesday Night (TV CHOSUN), 2nd – Burning Rose Party (MBN)
- Company of the Month: 1st – Lotte, 2nd – Samsung Electronics
- Business Leader: 1st – Shin Dong-bin, 2nd – Lee Jae-yong
- Fan Book Star: 1st – Hwang Young-woong, 2nd – Jung Seo-joo
- CF Model Award: 1st – Hwang Young-woong, 2nd – Jung Seo-joo
- Netizen Grand Prix: 1st – Hwang Young-woong, 2nd – Jung Seo-joo
Countdown to the Final Roar
As voting enters its final hours, the stage is set for unexpected comebacks and dramatic finishes. In a contest defined by silence and psychological warfare, sometimes the quietest voters make the loudest impact. Stay tuned as the Netizen Awards draw to a dramatic close.
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