Forte di Quattro Holds the Crown (Again)
It’s official—Forte di Quattro, the vocal crossover quartet known for their operatic finesse, continues to dominate the Netizen Awards. The group snagged the No.1 spot in the September 2025 Top Music Group category with a whopping 18,877 votes, representing 45.1% of the total. Talk about fan loyalty.
Liberante Gains Ground
Not far behind was Liberante, the classical-crossover group that’s been climbing the charts—and hearts. They secured 12,567 votes (30.0%), showing their fanbase is sharpening its focus. With each vote, the neck-and-neck game between the two groups is heating up faster than a K-drama finale.
Crossovers Take the Top Five
The top tier wasn’t just a two-horse race. Fortenor (3,665 votes), La Poem (2,297 votes), and Forestella (1,973 votes) rounded out the top five—all belonging to the crossover genre. Clearly, the genre isn’t just holding ground—it’s raising the bar on fan engagement and consistency.
Indie & Idol Acts Make a Mark
Jannabi, beloved for their retro indie vibes, claimed 6th place with 628 votes. The rest of the list played out like a K-pop and band buffet: PLAVE (458 votes), BTS (308), SF9 (255), and N.Flying (221) brought their genre-bending energy into the fold.
NewJeans trailed closely behind at No.11 with 213 votes, proving that the Gen Z It-girls aren’t fading from the K-pop radar anytime soon.
Diverse Line-Up Across the Board
The lower ranks showcased a kaleidoscope of talent: ILLIT (60 votes), Young Posse (55), and even perennial powerhouses like SEVENTEEN (49), BLACKPINK (40), and TWICE (36) made appearances. It goes to show that while newer groups rise, legends remain a click away from revival.
Also spotted: IVE, Secret Number, KOYOTE, and indie darlings LUCY, all demonstrating that fans’ tastes span genres and generations.
September’s Tale: Two Titans and a Genre That Won’t Quit
September wasn’t just about domination—it was about evolution. Forte di Quattro and Liberante’s growing rivalry paints a “two kings” storyline where both groups could soon trade places on the podium. Meanwhile, the sheer consistency of crossover performers confirms the genre’s grip on award season.
And speaking of unexpected moves, BLACKPINK’s recent Wembley Stadium performance in London is proof that even 15th place comes with global headlines. (For those keeping score: Wembley has hosted everyone from Queen to Beyoncé. Yup, it’s that iconic.)
What’s Next?
All eyes now turn to October. Will the crossover genre continue its rule? Can Liberante overthrow Forte, or will a dark horse upset the balance?
One thing’s clear: fandoms are the main characters in this never-ending K-pop novel.
