Who’s Dominating the 2025 Netizen Awards?
If you’re a fan of Korean TV and radio, chances are you’ve heard of Tae Jin-son—and if the latest Netizen Awards are any indication, you’re definitely not alone. As of September 29, 2025, 5:17 PM KST, Tae Jin-son is crushing it in two major categories: Broadcasting and Culture.
Broadcasting King: A Landslide Victory
In the Broadcasting category, Tae Jin-son is raking in 18,397 votes, which is a whopping 63.6% of the total. The competition? Not even close. Popular personalities like Kian84 (7.2%), Joo Woo-jae (6.7%), Lee Chan-won (6.3%), and even variety legend Yoo Jae-suk (5.9%) trail far behind. That’s not just winning—it’s domination.
This kind of overwhelming lead suggests a rare combo in Korean entertainment: mainstream appeal and a fiercely loyal fandom. When those two forces come together, the results are loud and clear.
The Power of Radio: Holding Strong in Culture Category
Meanwhile, in the Culture category—which includes educational and radio content—Tae Jin-son isn’t letting up. His MBC Standard FM show, “Tae Jin-son’s Trot Radio”, has secured 16,323 votes, making up 20.8% of the vote share. While it currently sits in second place—behind TV Chosun’s “Wednesday Night Trot All-Star” (43,357 votes, 55.2%)—it still outpaces third place Trot Champion from MBC ON (12.3%).
That ranking serves as proof that even in an era of flashy TV content, old-school radio loyalty still packs a punch.
More Than Just a Solo Star
What’s worth noting is that it’s not just Tae Jin-son the artist getting love. The shows he anchors are also pulling massive support. His individual dominance in Broadcasting, paired with his program’s high rank in Culture, shows a two-pronged impact: his personal charisma and his content’s staying power.
Final Countdown: Can He Do the Double?
With the final voting stretch still ahead, all eyes are on whether Tae Jin-son can maintain his lead—or even clinch both categories. Either way, he’s already established himself as a fan favorite and industry powerhouse.
Will he pull off the double crown? We’ll be watching—and voting.
