Fierce Voting Battle Heats Up in Final Week of July
As July 12, 2025 rolls in, the Netizen Awards vote rankings remain tense and unchanged—but don’t be fooled. Beneath the surface, a tight and silent battle brews, where every vote counts. In several key categories, the margin between first and second place has narrowed to under 100 votes, heightening anticipation for a potential last-minute upset.
Rather than flashy breakthroughs, this month is a test of consistency. The focus has shifted to who can stay resilient and maintain their lead until the very end. Amid this silent standoff, one thing is clear: the one who perseveres will own the spotlight in the final twist.
Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon Dominate Acting Categories
In the hotly contested acting awards, Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon remain fan favorites. Their sustained popularity over the past year has kept them firmly at the top in the Best Actor and Best Actress categories. With less than a week left, fans are eager to see whether the duo will clinch the title again for July.
Current Leaders Across Categories [As of July 12, 00:07 KST]
- Best Male Singer: Hwang Young-woong
- Best Female Singer: Jung Seo-joo
- Album of the Month: Hwang Young-woong – “Knitted Sweater”
- Best Group: Forte di Quattro
- Rising Star (NeoStar Award): Kim Ji-hoon of Liberante
- Best Actor: Byeon Woo-seok
- Best Actress: Kim Hye-yoon
- Best Film: “The Girl on the Bulldozer”
- Best Drama: tvN’s “Carry Sun-jae on My Back”
- Classic Masterpiece Award: tvN’s “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”
- Legend Award: Cho Yong-pil
- Great Actor Award: Jung Young-joo
- Sports Star of the Month: Heo Woong
- Best Baseball Team: Lotte Giants
- Top Celebrity Award: Jung Seo-joo
- TV Star of the Month: Son Tae-jin
- Best Culture Program: TV Chosun’s “Trot All-Star Wednesday Night”
- Top Enterprise: Samsung Electronics
- Corporate Leader Award: Chairman Lee Jae-yong
- Fanbook Award: Hwang Young-woong
- CF Model of the Month: Hwang Young-woong
- Net Grand Prix: Hwang Young-woong
How Will It End?
With only days left before July’s winners are confirmed, all eyes are on the current top contenders. Will Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon remain unshaken, or will a shocking reversal unfold at the last moment?
As the digital applause continues across social media, fans are on edge—casting votes, refreshing rankings, and rallying support. In a competition defined not by noise but nerve, the quietest players might just make the loudest impact.