July Brings Fresh Energy to the Netizen Awards
On July 2, 2025, the Netizen Awards launched its new round of voting, just one day after last month’s final results were announced. Though the curtain just fell, it’s already rising again, and fan enthusiasm is reigniting.
This month’s contest is unfolding at an accelerated pace. The landscape is shifting rapidly as established frontrunners face off against emerging talents gaining new momentum. Former top-tier names can no longer afford to play defense—they need to go on the offensive.
Fan Power Hits a Seasonal Turning Point
July marks more than a monthly contest. It serves as a pivotal midpoint in the year, where the strength and longevity of fandoms are put to the test. New contenders are surging in from the first week, and the gap with long-standing leaders is closing fast.
This isn’t just about climbing the charts. The July edition is a preview of who could define the next season’s spotlight.
New Music Releases Dominate the Scene
The Album of the Month category is currently led by Hwang Young Woong’s “Knitwear,” followed closely by Jung Seo Joo’s “A Handwritten Letter.” Fans are watching closely to see if these rising releases can maintain their momentum through July.
Who’s Leading the Netizen Awards?
As of 12:08 a.m. on July 2, here are the current top-ranked nominees across key categories:
- Best Male Singer: 1st – Hwang Young Woong / 2nd – Son Tae Jin
- Best Female Singer: 1st – Jung Seo Joo / 2nd – My Jin
- Album of the Month: 1st – “Knitwear” (Hwang Young Woong) / 2nd – “A Handwritten Letter” (Jung Seo Joo)
- Best Group: 1st – Forte di Quattro / 2nd – Liberante
- Neo Star Award: 1st – Son Bin Ah / 2nd – Kim Ji Hoon (Liberante)
- Best Actor: 1st – Byun Woo Seok / 2nd – Lee Min Ho
- Best Actress: 1st – Kim Hye Yoon / 2nd – Lee Se Young
- Movie of the Month: 1st – ‘The Girl Riding a Bulldozer’ / 2nd – ‘20th Century Girl’
- Drama of the Month: 1st – tvN’s ‘Carry Sunjae and Run’ / 2nd – MBC’s ‘Motel California’
- Classic Drama Award: 1st – tvN’s ‘Secret Royal Inspector & Joy’ / 2nd – JTBC’s ‘King the Land’
- Superstar Award: 1st – Cho Yong Pil / 2nd – Kim Kyung Ho
- Veteran Actor Award: 1st – Jung Young Joo / 2nd – Kim Won Hae
- Sports Icon: 1st – Heo Woong / 2nd – An Se Young
- Best Baseball Team: 1st – Lotte Giants / 2nd – KIA Tigers
- Top Celeb: 1st – Jung Seo Joo / 2nd – Giant Peng TV (Pengsoo)
- Broadcast Personality: 1st – Son Tae Jin / 2nd – Kian84
- Educational Program: 1st – TV Chosun’s ‘Trot All-Star Wednesday Night’ / 2nd – MBN’s ‘Burning Roses’
- Top Company: 1st – Samsung Electronics / 2nd – Lotte
- Top CEO: 1st – Lee Jae Yong / 2nd – Shin Dong Bin
- Fanbook Star: 1st – Hwang Young Woong / 2nd – Jung Seo Joo
- Top Commercial Model: 1st – Hwang Young Woong / 2nd – Jung Seo Joo
- Netizen Grand Prix: 1st – Hwang Young Woong / 2nd – Jung Seo Joo
What Lies Ahead?
With Hwang Young Woong and Jung Seo Joo leading in multiple categories, the spotlight in this month’s Netizen Awards shines especially bright on them. Whether this early momentum can carry them through the latter half of the month—or even the remainder of the year—remains the big question.
One thing’s for sure: this fandom showdown is only just beginning.
