The Double ‘Son’ Strike: A New Rivalry Emerges
It’s not every day you see two artists with the same surname rising through the ranks together. But Son Binna and Son Taejin are making waves in this year’s Netizen Awards, earning 2nd and 3rd place respectively in the Male Singer category as of September 19, 6:02 p.m. KST. The numbers? Son Binna leads with 14,588 votes (10.9%), just ahead of Son Taejin’s 13,417 votes (10.1%).
Hwang Youngwoong Holds the Throne—for Now
Leading the pack by a landslide is Hwang Youngwoong, comfortably seated at the top with 51,049 votes (38.3%). But while he reigns supreme, the so-called “Double Son Line” has carved out a compelling two-man contest below him. With the only other double-digit voting percentages, the Sons are the clear challengers in what’s become a David-versus-Goliath scenario—with two Davids.
Neck-and-Neck: Only 1,171 Votes Apart
The thrilling part? The gap between the two is razor-thin—only 1,171 votes separate them, with a mere 0.8 percentage point difference. That means their standing could flip at any moment depending on their fandoms’ engagement. While artists like Jang Minho (7.3%), Enok (6.4%), and Park Jihyun (5.7%) round out the middle tier, they’re trailing by at least 2,600 votes—making Binna and Taejin the only real contenders for the runner-up title.
Fan Strategy: Slow Burn vs. Sudden Surges
Beyond numbers, their voting trends tell two different stories. Fans say Son Binna follows a “steady accumulation” style—gaining votes gradually throughout the day. Son Taejin, on the other hand, is all about the “power surge”—spiking in momentum with sudden waves of support. This could be crucial in the final hours, as timing might be everything in clinching second place.
The Battle Isn’t Over Yet
At this point, the 2024 Netizen Awards’ Male Singer category feels like a real-life mockumentary. While Hwang Youngwoong leads the storyline, it’s the suspense between Son Binna and Son Taejin that’s got fans hitting refresh. With days (and possibly voting surges) left, this “second place” drama might just steal the spotlight in the final act.
