Cho Yong-pil Dominates Grand Star Voting
As of 4:43 p.m. on April 25, 2025, legendary Korean singer Cho Yong-pil is leading the Netizen Awards ‘Grand Star’ category with 4,912 votes, accounting for 30.8% of the total. He is comfortably ahead of second-place nominee Kim Wan-sun, who trails with 3,288 votes (20.6%).
Support from All Generations Fuels His Lead
This year’s race highlights Cho Yong-pil’s enduring appeal across generations. Thanks to a wide fan base and strong public recognition, he led the polls early and has consistently widened the gap. His performance is seen as a timeless display of what it means to be a true legend in Korean music.
Fierce Competition for Lower Rankings
Following behind are Kim Wan-sun, Park Nam-jung (1,999 votes, 12.5%), and Kim Kyung-ho (1,956 votes, 12.3%), forming a tight contest for second and third place. Lee Sun-hee (1,232 votes, 7.7%) and Na Hoon-a (795 votes, 5.0%) are trying to close the gap. However, unless there’s a dramatic turn, overtaking Cho seems highly unlikely.
Can the ‘King of Singers’ Hold His Throne?
While Cho maintains a solid lead, nothing is certain yet. A surge of late-stage voting from fan groups could still shake up the results. Nevertheless, considering current trends, Cho Yong-pil appears to be the closest contender to clinching this year’s Grand Star trophy. The question remains—will he uphold his title until the end?
A Battle of Legends
The Netizen Awards’ Grand Star category has become a thrilling competition among music legends. Whether Cho Yong-pil can preserve his ‘King of Singers’ status until the very last vote is cast keeps fans and industry watchers on edge.
