The Calm Before the ARMY Storm?
As of 6:08 PM on September 19 (KST), BTS secured the 8th spot in the September Netizen Awards for Best Group, gathering 208 votes (0.7%). Leading the chart is Forte di Quattro, a Korean crossover vocal group, with a commanding 12,918 votes (46.0%). While BTS’s current rank might seem low, anyone who’s been around the fandom block knows—when ARMY mobilizes, things change. Fast.
Power in Numbers: The ARMY Variable
Sure, BTS trails behind acts like Jannabi (6th with 1.5%) and Plave (7th with 1.0%) by only a few dozen votes. That slim margin means the standings in this lower tier are wide open. In K-pop voting culture, it’s not uncommon for entire rankings to shift within hours, depending on when a fandom decides to make its move.
More Than Just Numbers
Some might argue that BTS’s current position isn’t impressive, especially compared to 5th place’s Forestella sitting at 4.5%—over 1,000 votes ahead. But here’s where strategy beats statistics. ARMYs are notorious for ‘sniping’ polls with last-minute surges. It’s like watching a marathon where the fastest runner hasn’t even started sprinting yet.
BTS: Still the Dark Horse You Shouldn’t Bet Against
So, while BTS isn’t currently a frontrunner, they’re the wild card of this poll. Their real strength lies in collective timing and surprise momentum. Just one push from ARMY, and the entire game could change. It’s less about where they are now and more about where they could be tomorrow. And that’s what makes BTS such an electrifying x-factor in any popularity contest.
